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| Technical Information > 2001 Engine |
| Model: |
Renault
Sport RS21 |
| Comments:
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Totally
new design
Substantial weight reduction
compact dimensions
significantly lower centre of gravity |
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| Technical Information > 2001 Car |
| Chassis: |
Carbon fibre composite monocoque manufactured by Benetton Formula 1. Engine
installed as a fully stressed member attached to the rearmost monocoque bulkhead. |
| Front Suspension: |
Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones, operating a titanium rocker via a push-rod
system. Torsion bar and damper units mounted in the front of the monocoque. Lightweight
uprights and Benetton Formula 1 Racing Team designed axles. |
| Rear Suspension: |
Carbon fibre top and steel lower wishbones, operating torsion bars. Damper units
mounted on the side of the aluminium gearbox. |
| Transmission: |
Benetton Formula 1 semi-automatic six-speed gearbox. Triple plate clutch. |
| Fuel system: |
ATL rubber fuel cell, mounted in monocoque behind cockpit. |
| Oil system: |
Oil tank mounted at rear of monocoque. |
| Cooling system: |
Separate water and oil cooling radiators in each sidepod. |
| Electrical: |
Chassis electronics and software, including gearbox control developed by Benetton
Formula 1 with interfaces to the Magneti Marelli engine management system. |
| Braking system: |
Carbon fibre discs and pads. |
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| Sponsors |
| Mild Seven, Korean
Air, Marconi, D2, PlayStation, Michelin, Elf |
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| Key Personnel |
| CEO of Renault Sport: |
Patrick Faure |
| Managing Director: |
Flavio Briatore |
| Executive Director of Engineering: |
Pat Symonds |
| Technical Director: |
Mike Gascoyne |
| Drivers: |
Giancarlo Fisichella
Jenson Button |
| Test Drivers: |
Mark Webber
Fernando Alonso |
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| Address |
Benetton Formula Ltd
Whiteways Technical Centre,
Enstone,
Chipping Norton,
Oxon,
OX7 4EE Tel: +44 (0)1608 678000
Fax: +44 (0)1608 678800 |
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