Renault R26
The V8 Renault that retained both world titles for Fernando Alonso and the Enstone team in 2006.
- Power
- 755 bhp
About the Renault R26
The R26 was Renault's 2006 car, designed by Bob Bell, James Allison, Tim Densham and Dino Toso under Pat Symonds, with Rob White leading work on the new 2.4-litre RS26 V8. Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella won 8 of the 18 races, and Renault retained the Constructors' title by 5 points from Ferrari while Alonso beat Michael Schumacher to the Drivers' title by 13 points. A tuned mass damper in the nose kept the front stable over kerbs until the FIA banned the device mid-season, a loss Renault put at 0.3 seconds a lap. The car was notably reliable, and its title was the last won on Michelin tyres.
Renault R26 specs
The Renault R26 produces 755 bhp (563 kW).
| Make | Renault |
|---|---|
| Model | R26 |
| Years | 2006 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Renault RS26) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,398 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 755 bhp (563 kW) at 20,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed sequential semi-automatic, titanium casing |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1248 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Renault R26 rarity in CarSpot
The Renault R26 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 R26 fun facts
- Alonso raced the same chassis, R26-03, at every round of 2006, and it now belongs to Renault's heritage collection in Paris.
- The mass damper was a 9 kg disc held between two springs inside a cylinder in the nose, conceived by Renault engineer Rob Marshall.
- It was the first V8-powered car from the Enstone team since the Benetton B194 of 1994.