Zytek ZRS03
| Zytek-Renault ZRS03 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
kW) @ 8,500-9,250 rpm | |
| Torque output | Approx. 447 N⋅m (330 ft⋅lbf) @ 7,250 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 125 kg (276 lb) |
The Zytek ZRS03 engine is a 3.4-litre
kW) and torque about 447 N⋅m (330 ft⋅lbf). The ZRS03 was introduced on 24 August 2011.[1] The ZRS03 engine running on Elf
LMS 102 RON fuel.
Debut
The Zytek-Renault ZRS03's race debut was at the 2012 Aragón World Series by Renault round on 5–6 May 2012. DAMS's Arthur Pic won the inaugural pole and Nick Yelloly and Robin Frijns won the first race with the ZRS03 engine.
Starting from 2012 season, the Formula Renault 3.5 Series adopted a new engine; a 3.4 litre V8 engine producing 530 BHP at 9,250 rpm, and 330 lb-ft (440 N.m.) of torque at 7,250 rpm, developed by
Zytek.[2] The cars have 50 more horsepower than previous season's 3.5 litre V6 Nissan VQ35 unit; which produced 480 bhp, and had a rev limit of 8,500 rpm. and lost 15 kg (33 pounds) of weight.[3]
Applications
References
- ^ "New Formula Renault 3.5 unveiled at Silverstone". renault-sport.com. Renault Sport. 20 August 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "ZRS03 (3.4-litre)".
- ^ Joseph, Noah. "New Formula Renault 3.5 racer unveiled at Silverstone". Autoblog. Retrieved 25 June 2017.