 René Arnoux with the RE30 at the 1981 Dutch Grand Prix | |
| Category | Formula One |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Renault |
| Designer(s) | Bernard Dudot (Technical Director, lead engine designer) Michel Têtu (Chief Designer (chassis)) Marcel Hubert (Head of Aerodynamics) |
| Predecessor | RE20 |
| Successor | RE40 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminium honeycomb monocoque with carbon fibre stress points |
| Suspension (front) | upper rocker arms, lower wishbones |
| Suspension (rear) | upper rocker arms, lower wishbones |
| Axle track | Front: 1,740 mm (69 in) Rear: 1,630 mm (64 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm (107 in) |
| Engine | Renault Gordini EF1, 1,492 cc (91.0 cu in), 90° V6, turbo mid-engine, longitudinally mounted |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
| Fuel | Elf |
| Tyres | Michelin |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | Equipe Renault Elf |
| Notable drivers | 15.  Alain Prost16. René Arnoux |
| Debut | 1981 Monaco Grand Prix |
| First win | 1981 French Grand Prix |
| Last win | 1982 Italian Grand Prix |
| Last event | 1983 United States West Grand Prix |
| Constructors' Championships | 0 |
| Drivers' Championships | 0 |
The Renault RE30 was a Formula One car designed by Bernard Dudot and Michel Têtu for use by the Renault team in the 1981 Formula One season. An updated version, the RE30B, was used in the 1982 season, and a further update, the RE30C, at the start of the 1983 season.