Renault R27: 2007 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Renault R27
2007 Formula 1 car

Renault R27

3rd in standings | Renault car

2nd
Best Finish
4th
Best Quali
1
Podium
51
Points

Car Profile

Team Renault Season 2007 Constructors' P3 51 pts Races 17 (34 starts) Designers Bob Bell Technical directorDino Toso Head of aerodynamicsTim Densham Chief designer
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Engine & Tyres

Engine Renault RS272.4 V8 Also powered Red Bull RB3 Tyres Bridgestone

Drivers of the Renault R27

4 HeikkiKovalainen P7 1 podium · 30 pts
3 GiancarloFisichella P8 21 pts

2007 Finishing Positions

2nd 1
4th 2
5th 3
6th 3
7th 3
8th 6
9th 5
10th 2
11th 1
12th 2
13th 1
15th 1
DSQ 1
DNF 3
DSQ DisqualifiedDNF Did Not Finish

2007 Race by Race

17 Grands Prix
Heikki Kovalainen
1089713451578867829DNF
Giancarlo Fisichella
56894DSQ9681012912DNF511DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:

Renault's F1 car for 2007

Technical specifications Renault R27 F1 car

Chassis: Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, manufactured by the Renault F1 Team and designed for maximum strength and stiffness with minimum weight.
Engine installed as a fully-stressed member.
Front suspension Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard rocker via a pushrod system. This is connected to a torsion bar and damper units which are mounted at the front of the monocoque
Rear suspension: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operating vertically-mounted torsion bars and horizontally-mounted damper units mounted on the top of the gearbox casing.
Transmission: Seven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with one reverse gear. Instantaneous gearchange system for maximum performance.
Fuel system: Kevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell by ATL.
Cooling system: Separate oil and water radiators located in the car's sidepods and cooled using airflow from the car's forward motion
Electrical: Integrated Step 11 chassis/engine electronics and software co-developed by Renault F1 Team and Magneti Marelli.
Braking system: Carbon discs and pads (Hitco); calipers by AP Racing
Cockpit: Removable driver’s seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, with six-point harness seat belt. Steering wheel integrates gear change and clutch paddles.
Electronic systems: Integrated Step 11 chassis/engine electronics and software co-developed by Renault F1 Team and Magneti Marelli.
Transmission: Seven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with one reverse gear.

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3100mm
Front track: 1450mm
Rear track: 1400mm
Overall length: 4800mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm
Overall weight: 600kg including driver and camera

Engine
Designation: Renault RS27
Capacity: 2400 cc
Architecture: 90° V8
Weight: 95 kg
Max rpm: 19,000 rpm
Spark plugs: Champion
ECU: Magneti Marelli Step 11
Fuel: Elf
Oil: Elf
Battery: Renault F1 Team

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Renault R27: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Renault R27?
Renault raced the Renault R27 in the 2007 Formula 1 season, finishing 3rd in the constructors' championship with 51 points.
Who drove the Renault R27?
Heikki Kovalainen and Giancarlo Fisichella drove the Renault R27 in 2007.
How many races did the Renault R27 win?
The Renault R27 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 1 podium finish in 2007, with a best result of 2nd.
Which engine powered the Renault R27?
The Renault R27 used the Renault RS27, a 2.4 V8 engine.