#Shanghaimotorshow 2017: R.S. 2027 Vision, a concept-car exploring the future of F1
Spectacular design for a spectacular show
R.S. 2027 Vision puts the emphasis squarely on the human factor, the entertainment factor. With its 3D-printed transparent cockpit, in tough, lightweight material, R.S. 2027 Vision let spectators actually get a look at the driver behind the wheel. And with his transparent helmet, the driver loses that faceless appearance: spectators can see his reactions, as with any other sportsman.
The futuristic design includes novel lighting details:
- C-shape LED headlamps and illuminated diamond badge on the bonnet, connecting brand identity between the racer and Renault’s current product range.
- Active LED lighting in the wheels, displaying data such as the driver’s position in the race and the vehicle’s energy situation, to provide the audience with direct information on the race as it is being run.
Safer racing for all involved
Because Groupe Renault’s priority on safety extends to Formula 1, design decisions for the shape of racing in 2027 contribute to safer racing conditions all round, starting with the drivers. So the closed cockpit protects the driver against the risk of impact from flying debris. And the aerodynamic bubble in ultra-strong impact- and flame-resistant polycarbonate forms a safe survival capsule for the driver, strapped into the seat, in the event of vehicle roll.
A high-performance racer for a more spectacular show
With power peaking at 1 megawatt and weight down to 800 kilos, R.S. 2027 Vision boasts a power/weight ratio unprecedented in Formula 1. With four-wheel steering, the concept car is more agile and precise, and more manoeuvrable in the stands. Its high-energy-density batteries are coupled through a high-efficiency energy recovery system that stores power for subsequent release, along similar lines to the system on Renault’s mainstream electric models like ZOE Z.E. 40.
One of our aims at Renault Sport Racing is to point the way to the future of Formula 1, helping this discipline pull in audiences in an environment consistent with Groupe Renault objectives. We’re very proud of this concept car, which addresses fans, motorsport enthusiasts and the public at large with a tantalizing expression of our ideas and aspirations for the future.”
Cyril Abiteboul – managing director of Renault Sport Racing
Discover R.S. 2027 Vision, presented by the Design and Renault Sport Racing teams. Be transported into the future of F1:
