Friday, 16 December 2011

Lotus Renault GP R31

 
R31

Technical Specifications
Chassis
Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, manufactured by Lotus Renault GP and designed for maximum strength with minimum weight. RS27-2011 V8 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 inside the front of the monocoque. Aluminium uprights and OZ machined magnesium wheels.


Lotus Renault GP R31 - front


Rear suspension
Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones with pull rod operated torsion springs and transverse-mounted damper units mounted in the top of the gearbox casing. Aluminium uprights and OZ machined magnesium wheels.


Lotus Renault GP R31 - rear side

Transmission
Seven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with reverse gear. “Quickshift” system in operation to maximise speed of gearshifts.



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
MES-Microsoft Standard Electronic Control Unit.




Braking system
Carbon discs and pads.
Calipers by AP Racing.
Master cylinders by AP racing and Brembo.





Cockpit
Removable driver’s seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, with six-point harness seat belt by OMP Racing. Steering wheel integrates gear change and clutch paddles, and rear wing adjuster.


KERS
Motor generator unit driving into front of engine with batteries as an energy store.
Motor Generator supplied by Renault Sport F1.
Electronic control unit by Magneti-Marelli.

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