Renault R28
Fernando Alonso's comeback Renault, which won back-to-back races in Singapore and Japan late in 2008.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Renault R28
Fernando Alonso gave the R28 its first laps at Valencia in January 2008, a week before its launch in Paris, and was joined at Renault by rookie Nelson Piquet Jr. Alonso ran near the top of the timesheets in testing as the team learned to set the car up without traction control or engine braking, and a shark-fin engine cover was added from the Spanish Grand Prix. Alonso won the Singapore Grand Prix from 15th on the grid after Piquet deliberately crashed to bring out the safety car, a scandal that later became known as Crashgate. He won again at Fuji two weeks later, and the car scored four podiums in all.
Renault R28 specs
The Renault R28 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Renault |
|---|---|
| Model | R28 |
| Years | 2008 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Renault RS27-2008) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 kW) at 19,000 rpm |
| Redline | 19,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed quick-shift semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1240 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Renault R28 rarity in CarSpot
The Renault R28 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 R28 fun facts
- The 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, won by an R28, was the first Formula One World Championship race held at night.
- Alonso's win in the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix was the last Grand Prix victory for Renault as a constructor.
- During a 2009 demonstration in Dubai, Mohammed Ben Sulayem lost control of an R28 about 100 metres after the start and destroyed it against the pit wall, escaping unhurt.