Benetton
Benetton Specifications
| Model | Renault Sport RS21 |
| Comments: | Totally New Design |
| Substantial Weight Reduction | |
| Compact Dimensions | |
| Significantly Lower Centre of Gravity |
Car Specifications
| Chassis | Carbon fibre composite monocoque manufactured by Benetton Formula 1. Engine installed as a fully stressed member attached to the rearmost monocoque bulkhead. |
| Front Suspension | Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones, operating a titanium rocker via a push-rod system. Torsion bar and damper units mounted in the front of the monocoque. Lightweight uprights and Benetton Formula 1 Racing Team designed axles. |
| Rear Suspension | Carbon fibre top and steel lower wishbones, operating torsion bars. Damper units mounted on the side of the aluminium gearbox. |
| Transmission | Benetton Formula 1 semi-automatic six-speed gearbox. Triple plate clutch. |
| Fuel system | ATL rubber fuel cell, mounted in monocoque behind cockpit. |
| Oil system | Oil tank mounted at rear of monocoque. Cooling system: Separate water and oil cooling radiators in each sidepod. |
| Electrical | Chassis electronics and software, including gearbox control developed by Benetton Formula 1 with interfaces to the Magneti Marelli engine management system. |
| Braking system | Carbon fibre discs and pads. |
Sponsorship
| Mild Seven, Korean Air, Marconi, D2, PlayStation, Michelin, Elf. |
Benetton Formula Ltd
Whiteways Technical Center,
Enstone,
Chipping Norton,
Oxon,
OX7 4EE
Tel: +44 (0)1608 678000
Fax: +44 (0)1608 678800
