26/01/2007
NEWS STORY
Chassis: Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Renault V8 engine as fully stressed member
Transmission: Seven-speed gearbox, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation. AP Racing clutch
Wheels: AVUS Racing, Front: 12.7in x 13in, Rear: 13.4in x 13in
Tyres: Bridgestone
Suspension: Front: Aluminium alloy uprights, upper and lower carbon wishbones and pushrods, torsion bar springs and anti roll bars, Multimatic dampers
Rear: Aluminium alloy uprights, upper and lower carbon wishbones and pushrods, torsion bar springs and anti roll bars, Multimatic dampers
Brakes: Brembo calipers / Hitco carbon disks and pads
Electronics: Integrated Magneti Marelli (engine) and Pi (chassis) electronic control system
Fuel: Elf
Renault RS27 Engine
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves: 32
Vee angle: 90 degrees
Power Output: Not disclosed
Engine Construction: Cylinder block in cast aluminium
Engine Management: Renault
Ignition System: Magneti Marelli
Weight: 95kg
To check out our pictures from the Red Bull RB3 launch, together with on-track shots of the car, click here