Renault R.S.18
Renault's 'best of the rest' in 2018, the R.S.18 lifted the works team to fourth in the constructors' standings.
- Power
- 900 bhp
About the Renault R.S.18
The R.S.18 was designed by a team led by chassis technical director Nick Chester under Bob Bell, with Rémi Taffin leading work on the Renault R.E.18 power unit, as the Enstone factory expanded to support the works effort. Nico Hülkenberg and Carlos Sainz Jr. reached Q3 in each of the first four races, and in Azerbaijan both cars passed the Red Bulls on the long straight before Sainz went on to finish fifth. Renault also scored at Monaco, Canada and France, and the car proved a vast improvement on the R.S.17. Renault finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship with 122 points, best of the teams behind the front-runners.
Renault R.S.18 specs
The Renault R.S.18 produces 900 bhp (671 kW).
| Make | Renault |
|---|---|
| Model | R.S.18 |
| Years | 2018 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Renault R.E.18) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 900 bhp (671 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic sequential, titanium casing |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 733 kg (1,616 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1228 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Renault R.S.18 rarity in CarSpot
The Renault R.S.18 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.18 fun facts
- At the British Grand Prix the car ran a special livery promoting the film Incredibles 2.
- In 2021 Fernando Alonso drove an R.S.18 painted in Alpine A521 colours at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
- A modified R.S.18 was used to test the 2022 tyre compounds after the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.