Espace II .281991.E2.80.931997.29 Renault Espace

renault espace rear

a heavily revised espace launched in january 1991, adopting renault family look, replace talbot themed styling of original. re skin of original car, new dashboard , other interior improvements. chassis unchanged. production ceased in october 1996.

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espace f1

in 1995, renault displayed show car called espace f1, created matra celebrate both tenth anniversary of espace , renault s involvement in formula 1 racing. though resembled espace substantial bodywork changes, vehicle had more in common formula 1 car.

the vehicle used lightweight carbon fibre f1 style chassis in combination carbon fibre-reinforced espace j63 series body (as opposed fibreglass on standard model). powering espace f1 800 ps (588 kw) (upgraded original rating of 700 ps (515 kw)) 3.5 litre, forty valve renault rs5 v10 engine, used in 1993 williams-renault fw15c.

as f1 car, v10 engine mid-engined (as opposed conventional front-engined layout) , power transmitted rear wheels via 6 speed semi automatic gearbox, used in williams fw15c. engine , transmission allowed espace f1 accelerate 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 2.8 seconds, 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in 6.9 seconds , carry on accelerating top speed of 312 km/h (194 mph). use of carbon ceramic brakes, espace f1 s deceleration no less impressive acceleration, , accelerate 0–270 km/h (0–168 mph) , brake complete halt in under 600 metres (1,969 ft).

this version of espace featured in driving simulator game gran turismo 2. frank williams noted passenger of espace f1, chauffeured williams driver david coulthard. espace f1 resides in matra museum in france.