Renault R25
The car that won Renault both 2005 world titles, the last championships won with V10 power.
- Power
- 800 bhp
About the Renault R25
The R25 was Renault's 2005 car, designed by Bob Bell, James Allison, Tim Densham and Dino Toso under Pat Symonds, with Bernard Dudot leading work on the RS25 V10. It was often slower than the McLaren MP4-20, but reliability and consistency carried Fernando Alonso to the Drivers' title and Renault to the Constructors' title. Over 19 races it scored 191 points, 8 wins and 15 podiums, and was out of the points only twice. These were the first titles for a car racing under a French licence since the Matra MS80 in 1969.
Renault R25 specs
The Renault R25 produces 800 bhp (597 kW).
| Make | Renault |
|---|---|
| Model | R25 |
| Years | 2005 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Renault RS25) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 800 bhp (597 kW) at 19,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1322 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Renault R25 rarity in CarSpot
The Renault R25 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 R25 fun facts
- It was the first Constructors' champion since 1991 not designed by either Adrian Newey or Rory Byrne.
- Renault fitted a tuned mass damper to the R25 at the 2005 Brazilian Grand Prix, a device reported to be worth about 0.3 seconds a lap.
- Alonso drove the car again in Abu Dhabi in December 2020, 15 years later, on Pirelli demonstration tyres.