Renault R.S.17
The first Renault designed under the French maker's own direction since 2011, and a big step up from its eight-point predecessor.
- Power
- 900 bhp
About the Renault R.S.17
The R.S.17 was designed by a team including Nick Chester and Martin Tolliday under chief technical officer Bob Bell, with Rémi Taffin leading work on the Renault R.E.17 power unit. It was the first car designed under Renault's direction since the R31 of 2011. Nico Hülkenberg scored points eight times with a best of sixth on four occasions, while Jolyon Palmer took a career-best sixth in Singapore before Carlos Sainz Jr. replaced him from the United States Grand Prix. Renault rose to sixth in the Constructors' Championship with 57 points, up from just eight in 2016.
Renault R.S.17 specs
The Renault R.S.17 produces 900 bhp (671 kW).
| Make | Renault |
|---|---|
| Model | R.S.17 |
| Years | 2017 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Renault R.E.17) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 900 bhp (671 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 728 kg (1,605 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1236 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Renault R.S.17 rarity in CarSpot
The Renault R.S.17 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Renault R.S.17 fun facts
- At Monaco the team ran a livery celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars.
- Carlos Sainz Jr. finished seventh on his first outing for the team at the 2017 United States Grand Prix.
- It was the first Renault Formula One car with a shark fin engine cover since the R30 of 2010.