Renault R30
Renault's yellow-and-black 2010 car, which Robert Kubica drove to three podiums, starting with second place in Melbourne.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Renault R30
The R30 was Renault's car for 2010, designed under James Allison with Rob White leading the engine work, and driven by Robert Kubica and rookie Vitaly Petrov. Kubica took it to second in Australia, third at Monaco after starting second, and third at Spa, the race where Renault first ran its F-duct. The team finished fifth in the Constructors' Championship with 163 points. After losing ING as title sponsor, the car revived the yellow and black colours Renault had used in Formula One up to 1985.
Renault R30 specs
The Renault R30 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Renault |
|---|---|
| Model | R30 |
| Years | 2010 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Renault RS27-2010) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 kW) at 18,000 rpm |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox (Quickshift) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 620 kg (1,367 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1210 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Renault R30 rarity in CarSpot
The Renault R30 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 R30 fun facts
- During final practice in Bahrain, Kubica found an iPhone left in his cockpit and stopped at the garage to hand it over before carrying on.
- At the Abu Dhabi finale Vitaly Petrov kept Fernando Alonso's Ferrari behind him all race, a key factor in Alonso missing the 2010 title.
- Vladimir Putin drove an R30 on a circuit near Saint Petersburg in late 2010, and Pirelli later used R30 chassis as tyre test cars in 2012 and 2013.