Formula Renault V6 Eurocup
| Company type | Racing championship |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motorsport |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Fate | Replaced by World Series by Renault in 2005 |
Area served | Europe |
| Products | Single-seater formula racing series |
| Owner | Renault Sport |
Formula Renault V6 Eurocup was a racing championship held between 2003 and 2004, introduced by Renault as a support series during Eurosport's Super Racing Weekends, which also included the European Touring Car Championship and FIA GT Championship. This competition formed part of the Formula Renault 3.5 framework, alongside the World Series by Renault and Formula Asia V6 by Renault.
In 2005, Renault ceased the V6 Eurocup and established the World Series by Renault, overseen by Renault Sport in collaboration with RPM. This new championship combined the previous World Series by Nissan—following the conclusion of its engine agreement—with the Renault V6 Eurocup.
Race weekend
Starting grids were determined through qualifying sessions, with two races conducted at each event. The longer Grand Race spanned 120–130 km or approximately 45 minutes, featured a standing start, and required one compulsory pit stop. The shorter Super Sprint covered 80 to 90 km or about 30 minutes and utilized a rolling start.
Points were distributed to the top ten finishers as follows: 30 points for first place, then 24, 20, 16, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, and finally 2 points. Securing pole position granted an extra 2 points per race; in the 2003 season exclusively, achieving the fastest lap also earned an additional 2 points.
Cars
Competitors drove vehicles built on Tatuus carbon-fibre monocoque chassis equipped with a Renault-supplied 3.5-liter V6 engine delivering 370 horsepower. Tire supply was provided by Michelin.
- Engine: Renault Type V4Y RS, 60° V6 configuration, displacement of 3498 cc, outputting 370 hp
- Chassis: Carbon-fibre monocoque constructed by Tatuus with bodywork composed of carbon and fibreglass
- Dimensions: Maximum width of 1850 mm; Wheelbase measuring 3000 mm; Front track width at 1579 mm and rear track at 1536 mm
- Weight: Approximately 590 kg
- Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres
- Suspension: Front and rear torsion bar systems incorporating push-rod mechanisms and twin struts
- Transmission: Six-speed sequential manual gearbox
- Wheels: Magnesium single-piece design featuring a central locking nut; front wheels sized at 10x13 inches and rear wheels at 13x13 inches
- Tyres: Michelin dry and wet compounds; front dimensions of 24x57x13, rear dimensions of 31x60x13
Champions
External links
- Formula Renault V6 Eurocup archived on the official Renault-Sport website
- Official Tatuus website
- Complete regulations available via renault-sport.com (archived)