The 2010 season will see the competitive debut of New Formula Renault 2.0, devised and designed by Renault Sport Technologies to give young drivers the chance to learn about a race car with features and handling similar to those used in the more prestigious categories.

Studied using wind tunnel tests and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), the car’s aerodynamic downforce is significantly greater than that of its predecessor, enabling it to corner at higher speeds.

The 210bhp 4-cylinder 2.0-litre 16V engine, derived from Clio III Renault Sport Phase 2, is combined with a seven-speed sequential gearbox with electric steering wheel mounted paddles. New Formula Renault 2.0 therefore comes with a transmission system that was previously unavailable for race cars in this category or at this price.

Fitted with adjustable twin-tube shock absorbers, the suspension system features two conventional solutions: single shock absorber at the front and double shock absorber at the rear. Michelin has custom-developed wider tyres for the car. New Formula Renault 2.0 is now able to complete 200 kilometres on the same set of tyres.

The new car’s braking system reveals another of its strengths. Identical on all four wheels, the floating brake disc system with four-piston calipers offers greater performance and durability.

Engine and gearbox management is handled by an ECU that may only be accessed by Renault Sport. A second unit manages data acquisition, which makes full use of the car’s built-in sensors.

New Formula Renault 2.0 calls upon deft driving skills, very similar to those needed to drive a Formula Renault 3.5.

Chassis: Honeycomb and carbon fibre monocoque, carbon bodywork

Engine: Type F4R 832 – 4 cylinders – 16 valves – 1998 cc
> Bore x stroke (mm) : 82.7 x 93mm
> Maximum power : 210bhp at 7,150rpm
> Maximum torque : 220Nm at 5,500rpm
> Max. engine speed : 7,500rpm

Transmission: Sequentially controlled, dog-clutch box with 7 forward gears, changeable ratios, self-locking differential

Suspension:
> Front : single adjustable twin-tube shock absorber
> Rear : double adjustable twin-tube shock absorber

Brakes:
> 278 x 18mm floating discs and 4-piston callipers

Wheels: One-piece aluminium wheel rims, 9 x 13 (front) and 10.5 x 13 (rear)

Tyres: Michelin tyres, 20-54 x 13 (front) and 24-57 x 13 (rear)

Dimensions, weights andcapacities:
> Length : 4,391 mm
> Track width : 1502 mm (front) - 1440 mm (rear)
> Fuel tank : 50 litres
> Kerb Weight : 505 kg

Price: €57,500 (excl. VAT)