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2013 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS
- 1.1 - FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 car
- 1.2 - Bodywork
- 1.3 – Tyres
- 1.4 - Event
- 1.5 - Minimum weight
- 1.6 – Racing weight
- 1.7 - Cockpit
- 1.8 - Survival cell
- 1.9 - Telemetry
- 1.10 - Data acquisition system
- 1.11 - Cockpit protection
- 1.12 - Camera
ARTICLE 2 - REGULATIONS
- 2.1 - Role of the ASN and RENAULT SPORT
- 2.2 - Publication date for amendments
- 2.3 – Permanent compliance with the regulations
- 2.4 – Seals
- 2.5 - Measurements
- 2.6 - Technical passport
- 2.7 - Principles of the technical regulations
- 2.8 - Repairs
ARTICLE 3 - CHASSIS and BODYWORK
- 3.1 - Authorized modifications
- 3.2 - Survival cell
- 3.3 - Bodywork and dimensions
- 3.4 – Identification of the bodywork
- 3.5 – Ground-facing bodywork
- 3.6 - Aerodynamic influence
ARTICLE 4 – WEIGHT
- 4.1 - Minimum weight
- 4.2 – Racing weight
- 4.3 - Ballast
- 4.4 - Additions during the race and qualifying
- 4.5 - Weight checks
ARTICLE 5 - ENGINE
- 5.1 – Authorized engine
- 5.2 - Maintenance of the RENAULT SPORT K4MRS engine
- 5.3 – Exhaust system
- 5.4 - Engine removal and allocation
ARTICLE 6 – FUEL FEED SYSTEM
- 6.1 - Fuel tank
- 6.2 – Fittings and pipes
ARTICLE 7 – LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- 7.1 – Oil catch tank
- 7.2 - Oil refilling
- 7.3 – Lubricant pipes
- 7.4 - Engine lubricant
ARTICLE 8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
- 8.1 - Starter
- 8.2 – Starting the engine
- 8.3 - Battery
ARTICLE 9 - TRANSMISSION
- 9.1 - Gearbox type:
- 9.2 - Reverse Gear
- 9.3 – Repairs to the gearbox
- 9.4 - Gearbox lubricant
ARTICLE 10 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS
- 10.1 – Chrome-plating of suspension components
- 10.2 – Suspension arm
- 10.3 - Steering
ARTICLE 11 – BRAKES
- 11.1 – Air intakes
- 11.2 – Brake pads
ARTICLE 12 - WHEELS AND TYRES
- 12.1 – Dimensions
- 12.2 – Tyres
ARTICLE 13 - COCKPIT
- 13.1 - Authorized modifications
- 13.2 - Steering wheel
- 13.3 – Driver position
ARTICLE 14 – SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- 14.1 - Fire Extinguisher
- 14.2 - Master switch
- 14.3 – Rear-view mirrors
- 14.4 – Safety belts
- 14.5 – Rear red light
- 14.6 - HANS® system
- 14.7 - Wheel retention
ARTICLE 15 – FUEL
- 15.1 - Fuel
- 15.2 – Fuel on board
- 15.3 - Oxidant
ARTICLE 16 – ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
- 16.1 – Electronic engine control unit
- 16.2 – Data acquisition system
- 16.3 - Telemetry
- 16.4 - Dashboard
- 16.5 – Radio systems
ARTICLE 17 - TIMING TRANSPONDER
- 17.1 - Presence of a timing transponder
ARTICLE 18 - BINDING TEXT

2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 Technical Regulations -17-

13/03/2013

ARTICLE 10 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS

Only the modifications and settings described in the FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 User

Manual (2013 edition) are authorized.

10.1 – Chrome-plating of suspension components

Chrome-

plating of steel suspension components is forbidden.

10.2 – Suspension arm

Use

of genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 suspension components is mandatory.

10.3 - Steering

Use

of genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 steering components is mandatory.

10.4 – Stop

Use of all types of stops is strictly prohibited on the suspension rod.

ARTICLE 11 – BRAKES

11.1 – Air intakes

The fitting of cooling systems on the front and rear brakes is forbidden (air pipes,

scoops, extractors on the wheels, etc).

11.2 – Brake pads

Use

of genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 brake pads is mandatory.

ARTICLE 12 - WHEELS AND TYRES

12.1 – Dimensions

Wheels must be the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 wheels.

Dimensions

• Width of the front wheels: 8 inches

• Width of the rear wheels: 10 inches

• Diameter: 13 inches.

The addition of aerodynamic components or air extractors is forbidden.

12.2 – Tyres

DUNLOP t

yres with the following characteristics are mandatory: