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

About the Renault RE-30B

In 1966, the FIA ruled that usually aspirated machines would displace 3.0 liters and turbocharged engines would displace 1.5 liters. Most of the groups were not ready to give up half the cubic displacement and turbos were discover for “turbo lag” on acceleration.

Renault, however, decided to give it a try in 1977 with their RS-01. No victories had been forthcoming, but Renault continued to enhance the engine. In 1979 the RE-10 utilized twin turbos and ground effects. Jean-Pierre Jabouille won the French Grand Prix and took four pole jobs. In 1980, the RE-20 brought the group 3 victories plus the writing was in the wall surface. Plenty to ensure Renault, Ferrari, Toleman, Brabham and Alfa Romeo all joined 1.5 liter turbo automobiles in 1982.

The RE-30B, introduced in 1982, was a twin-turbo, intercooled 1492cc V-6 creating 560hp. An intercooler is used on a turbocharged motor helping cool the intake air for better performance. It is stated that for every single degree in cooling a rise of 1 horsepower can be done. The RE-30B managed to make it debut during the Southern African GP with Alain Prost winning. Prost and Arnoux completed 1 & 2 at the French GP as well as went on to win at Italy and had been on pole 10 away from 16 times.