Renault R27

Renault R27
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorRenault
Designer(s)Pat Symonds (Executive Engineer)
Bob Bell (Technical Director)
James Allison (Deputy Technical Director)
Tim Densham (Chief Designer)
Martin Tolliday (Project Leader)
Tad Czapski (Technology Director)
Robin Tuluie (Head of R&D)
Dino Toso (Head of Aerodynamics)
Rob White (Engine Technical Director)
PredecessorR26
SuccessorR28
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Carbon-fibre double wishbone, with pushrod and rocker operated inboard torsion bar/damper units.
Suspension (rear)Carbon-fibre double wishbone with gearbox-mounted vertical torsion bars and horizontal dampers.
Length4,800 mm (189 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
Axle track1,450 mm (57 in) (front)
1,400 mm (55 in) (rear)
Wheelbase3,100 mm (122 in)
EngineMecachrome-built Renault RS27 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 90° naturally aspirated, mid engined, longitudinally-mounted
TransmissionRenault seven-speed + reverse instantaneous shift
Power>750 hp @ 19,000 rpm
Weight605 kg (1,334 lb) with driver, camera and ballast
FuelElf Atmo 98.5 RON
LubricantsElf Evolution 900 SXR
TyresBridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsING Renault F1 Team
Notable drivers3. Italy Giancarlo Fisichella
4. Finland Heikki Kovalainen
Debut2007 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2007 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
170100
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Renault R27 is a Formula One racing car designed and produced by Renault for the 2007 Formula One season. The chassis was designed by Bob Bell, James Allison, Tim Densham and Dino Toso with Pat Symonds overseeing the design and production of the car as Executive Director of Engineering and Rob White leading the engine design. The car was driven by Giancarlo Fisichella and Heikki Kovalainen.

It made its first public outing on 16 January 2007, at Jerez circuit after completing a short first test at Silverstone the week before.