Benetton B197 Technical
Specs
Chassis :
Carbon fibre composite monocoque manufactured by
Benetton Formula. Renault RS 09 engine installed as a
fully stressed member attached to the rearmost
monocoque bulkhead.
Front Suspension :
Double wishbone and pushrod with Benetton designed
and manufactured suspension system located on top of
the monocoque.
Rear Suspension : Double
wishbone and pushrod with upper mounted Benetton
designed and manufactured damper units.
Brakes : Carbon
fibre discs and pads, all round.
Transmission :
Benetton semi-auto six-speed gearbox. Triple-plate
clutch.
Fuel System :
ATL rubber fuel cell mounted within monocoque
structure behind cockpit.
Oil System :
Oil tank within bell-housing providing two
gallon/nine litres capacity.
Cooling System :
Separate water and oil cooling; water radiators in
each sidepod.
Renault RS9 V10
Engine
A Renault
V10. Which is quite nice...
Description :
71 deg. V1
Displacement :
3,000 cc
Length : 623mm
Width : 542mm
Height : 395mm
to cylinder heads
Weight :
approximately 121kg., depending on equipment
Fuel injection
& ignition : Joint Benetton / Magnetti
Marelli electronic engine management.
Formula 1 Contents 
Photo of
Renault V10 by Dave Coveney.
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