The Car - FR2000 (Formula Renault BARC)
With over 40 years’ experience in motor racing, Derbyshire based Hillspeed was Menasheh’s team of choice for the 2008 Formula Renault BARC Championship.
Running from workshops in Hathersage, the Richard Ollerenshaw led squad won the 2007 Formula Renault UK Winter Championship and fielded three cars in Formula Renault BARC in 2008 alongside a two-car assault on the Formula Renault UK series.
Joining Menasheh in the BARC squad was fellow Middle Eastern driver Ahmad Al Harthy and British racer Michael Lyons.
For more information regarding Hillspeed please visit www.hillspeed.co.uk
Chassis
FIA-approved impact break-away design; Carbon Fibre cell developed by Tatuus and Renault Sport Technology; FIA-approved roll hoop and lateral driver’s head protection.
Engine
Sealed ELF Competition ST 15W50 16-valve, 4-cylinder, 1998cc type F4R with Orbisoud race exhaust system and catalytic converter; Built and developed by Renault Sport Technology; FIA-approved impact break-away design.
Max Output: 192bhp @ 6,500rpm
Max Torque: 22mkg @ 5,500rpm
ECU: Sealed Magneti Marelli MF4L ignition system
Gearbox
Sadev 6-speed sequential gearbox; Mechanical control with three specified sets of ratios using a Limited Slip Differential and Twin-Plate, Hydraulic Clutch.
Suspension
Front: Pushrod, controlled single damper with adjustable bump and rebound
Rear: Pushrod, controlled twin dampers with adjustable bump and rebound
Brakes
Four-pot callipers, ventilated discs and Ferodo (type DS4003) pads; Cockpit-adjustable bias front to rear
Wheels
OZ aluminium, central fixing. Front: 8 inches x 13 inches, Rear: 10 inches x 13 inches
Tyres
Michelin Control Type FR2.0. Front: 16/53 x 13 Rear: 23/57 x 13
Car Dimensions
Wheel Base: 2,645mm Front Track: 1,434mm Rear Track: 1,318mm
Minimum weight
495kg without driver/570kg with driver
FIA-approved Safety Features
• Roll Hoop and Lateral Driver’s Head Protective Padding
• Deformable, double-jointed steering column
• Removable steering wheel
• Six-point, 3-inch driver’s shoulder and lap harnesses
• FT3 fuel cell
Manually-operated 5kg fire extinguisher
