Renault RS01 1977

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We have already the Lotus 97T Formula One car but we need more Formula One cars to race with the Senna Lotus.
I'm not going to suggest every F1 car and certainly not from the present of after 2000, therefore we have another game for the PS3, called 2012/2013/2014 Formula 1.
I know the physics are not the quality of GT5/6 but it will do.
Anyway the Renault RS01 is an historic car and deserves to be in the Gran Turismo series.


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At a time when the V6 Turbo returned to Formula 1 - despite all the criticism - it's interesting to see a "onboard" the car that brought this technology, the Renault RS01, 1977, drived by 1996 world champion Damon Hill (see movie below).
And he did in Monaco, where his father, Graham Hill won five times.
Next weekend, GP Monaco ... an amazing circuit!
Enjoy!

The Renault RS01 was the first Formula One car to be powered by a turbocharged engine. It was also the first to use radial tires, which were provided by Michelin. Designed by André de Cortanze and Jean-Pierre Jabouille, it first appeared at the 1977 British Grand Prix.
The rules of F1 at the time permitted 3.0 litre engines of natural aspiration, with a clause for a 1.5 litre supercharged or turbocharged engine. None of the teams had pursued this avenue, and stuck to Ford Cosworth DFV engines, whilst Ferrari, Matra and Alfa Romeo concentrated on developing
Flat-12 engines for their cars, and their customer teams of Ligier and Brabham. Leading French car manufacturer Renault decided to develop a 1.5 litre turbocharged engine, and a car to accompany the powerplant.


Overview
Category: Formula One
Constructor: Renault
Designer(s): André de Cortanze / Jean-Pierre Jabouille

Technical specifications
Chassis: Aluminium monocoque
Engine: Renault-Gordini EF1 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in), 90° V6, turbocharged,mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission: Manual
Fuel: Elf
Tyres: Michelin
Notable entrants: Equipe Renault Elf


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This car singlehandedly brought the turbo era to F1, it has it's place in history. Even if it was unreliable.
 
This car wasn't the most reliable & was nicknamed 'The Teapot' for it's habit of returning to pitlane before the end of the race spewing steam or smoke from under the engine cover.

A very historic car & a pioneer of the Turbo era.
 
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This car wasn't the most reliable & was nicknamed 'The Teapot' for it's habit of returning to pitlane before the end of the race spewing steam or smoke from under the engine cover.

A very historic car & a pioneer of the Turbo era.
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Yes, I know ... but after all those years the car is still around. :D
 
I´ve allways been a fan of Reanult. I´m actually surprised no one suggested this before, with this car beeing quite famous. Awesome work! 👍
 

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