Big sister to the Formula Renault 2000, the Formula Renault V6 started competing in 2003.

Used in Eurocup, the FR V6 is designed to prepare young talents, team managers and mechanics for the pinnacle of motorsport : Formula 1.

To do this, the car uses the very latest technology, such as a semi-automatic gearbox with steering-wheel-mounted controls. The clutch pedal has disappeared, leaving drivers to brake with their left foot. The 3500cc V6, from the Vel Satis, develops 370 bhp.
This propels the drivers to over 290 km/h.

New features in the car for 2004 include particularly carbon brakes (discs and pads) and new more efficient tyres developed by Michelin.

- Chassis : Carbon-fibre Monocoque, carbon/fibreglass bodywork

- Engine : Type V4Y RS – 60° V6 – 24 valves – 3498 cc
> Bore x stroke (mm) : 95.5 x 81.4
> Maximum power (kW): 272 (370 Bhp) at 7200 rpm
> Maximum torque : 378 Nm (38.5 mkg) at 5000 rpm

- Transmission : Box with 6 forward gears sequentially controlled from steering wheel. Self-locking differential

- Suspension  :
> Front : torsion bar, push-rod, twin struts
> Rear : torsion bar, push-rod, twin struts

- Brakes :
> 4 pistons callipers, ventilated carbone discs ø275 x 17.5 mm
> Pedal assembly with dashboard brake distribution adjustment

- Wheels : Single piece magnesium with single central nut 10 x 13 (front) and 13 x 13 (rear)

- Tyres : Michelin S610 (dry) and P610 (rain) 24 x 57 x 13 (front) and 31 x 60 x 13 (rear)

- Dimensions, weights and capacities :
> Wheelbase : 3000 mm
> Track width : 1579 mm (front) - 1536 mm (rear)
> Fuel tank : 90 litres
> Weight : 590 kg