Tamiya 20018 - 1/20 Renault RE-30B Turbo Kit - C*018  [20018]

Regarding the Renault RE-30B

In 1966, the FIA ruled that ordinarily aspirated machines would displace 3.0 liters and turbocharged engines would displace 1.5 liters. Most of the teams were not prepared to quit half the cubic displacement and turbos were know for “turbo lag” on acceleration.

Renault, but decided to give it a try in 1977 using their RS-01. No victories had been forthcoming, but Renault continued to enhance the engine. In 1979 the RE-10 used double turbos and ground results. Jean-Pierre Jabouille won the French Grand Prix and took four pole roles. In 1980, the RE-20 brought the team 3 victories plus the writing had been regarding wall surface. Plenty so Renault, Ferrari, Toleman, Brabham and Alfa Romeo all joined up with 1.5 liter turbo cars in 1982.

The RE-30B, introduced in 1982, was a twin-turbo, intercooled 1492cc V-6 producing 560hp. An intercooler is used on a turbocharged engine assisting cool the intake environment for better performance. It is stated that for every level in air conditioning a rise of just one single horsepower can be achieved. The RE-30B made it debut on South African GP with Alain Prost winning. Prost and Arnoux completed 1 & 2 at French GP not to mention they proceeded to win at Italy and was indeed on pole 10 away from 16 times.