Renault RS engine#Naturally-aspirated V10 engines
{{Infobox automobile engine
|image=Renault RS26 engine 2006.jpg
|configuration=67°/71°/111°/72° V10;{{cite web|url=https://www.grandprixengines.co.uk/3rd_Naturally-Aspirated_Era_(3NA)_Part_1.pdf|title=3rd Naturally-Aspirated Era (3NA) 1989 – 2000 (end of review): 12 years. Part 1, 1989 – 1994; Egs. 72 to 78 The 3.5 Litre Formula|date=n.d.|publisher=Grand Prix Engines|url-status=live|archive-date=2015-05-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512115227/grandprixengines.co.uk/3rd_Naturally-Aspirated_Era_(3NA)_Part_1.pdf}}
90° V8
|manufacturer={{flagicon|France}} Renault Sport
Mecachrome (1998 only)
Playlife (1998–2000)
Supertec (1999–2000)
|designer=Bernard Dudot (RS1–RS9)
|production=1989–2013
|fueltype=Gasoline
|fuelsystem=Electronic multi-point indirect fuel injection
|coolingsystem=Water-cooled
|bore={{convert|93|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS3)
{{convert|94|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS6)
{{convert|91|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS7)
{{convert|92|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS8)
{{convert|93.5|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS9)
{{convert|95|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS22)
{{convert|98|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS25){{Cite web|url=https://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/natural-aspirations/|title=Natural Aspirations|first=Racecar|last=Engineering|date=June 25, 2020}}
|stroke={{convert|51.5|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS3)
{{convert|50.4|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS7)
{{convert|46|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS7)
{{convert|45.1|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS8)
{{convert|43.67|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS9)
{{convert|42.3|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS22)
{{convert|39.75|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}} (RS25){{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/v8-engines-the-power-units-of-modern-formula-1|title=V8 Engines: The power units of modern Formula 1|first=Tarish|last=Bhatt|website=www.sportskeeda.com}}
|displacement={{convert|3498|cc|L|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
{{convert|2992|cc|L|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
{{convert|2998|cc|L|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
{{convert|2398|cc|L|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
|weight={{convert|90-141|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
|power={{Convert|650-900|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}
|torque={{Convert|221-340|lb.ft|N.m|0|abbr=on}}
|predecessor=EF
|successor=E-Tech
}}
The RS series is a family of naturally-aspirated Grand Prix racing engines, designed, developed and manufactured jointly by Mecachrome and Renault Sport for use in Formula One, and used by Arrows, BAR, Williams, Ligier, Lotus, Caterham, Benetton, Renault, and Red Bull, from {{F1|1989}} until {{F1|2013}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/moteur-renault.aspx|title = Engine Renault • STATS F1}} The engines came in both the original V10, and later V8 configurations, and engine displacement ranged from {{convert|2.4|L|cuin|abbr=on|}} to {{convert|3.5|L|cuin|abbr=on|}} over the years. Power figures varied; from {{convert|650|hp|abbr=on|}} @ 12,500 rpm, to later over {{convert|900|hp|abbr=on|}} @ 19,000 rpm.{{Cite web|url=https://www.f1technical.net/articles/4|title=Formula One engines|url-status=dead|access-date=2021-11-05|archive-date=2021-11-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105101819/https://www.f1technical.net/articles/4}} The 2.4-litre RS26 V8 engine, used in 2006, is one of the highest revving Formula One engines in history, at 20,500 rpm.{{Cite web|url=https://sportscardigest.com/renault-r26/|title = Renault R26|date = 30 April 2009}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/april-2007/45/profile-renault-r26|title=Profile – Renault R26|website=Motor Sport Magazine|last=Hughes|first=Mark}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/news/f1-technique-looking-at-the-renault-sport-rs27-formula-1-engine/35495/|title=F1 Technique: Looking at the Renault Sport RS27 Formula 1 engine | Car News | Auto123|website=auto123.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://events.bwtalpinef1team.com/|title=Lancement BWT Alpine F1 Team|website=Alpine F1 Events}} Between {{F1|1998}} and {{F1|2000}}, the RS9 engines were badged as Mecachrome, Supertec, and Playlife.
Formula One engine specifications
File:Paris - Retromobile 2012 - Renault moteur F1 V10 - 001.jpg in 1990.]]
File:Renault RS3 1994 Autosport International.jpg (1991–1992). The RS3 saw Renault's first World Drivers' (Nigel Mansell) and Constructors' Championship (Williams) wins in 1992.]]
File:Renault RS7 rear Donington Grand Prix Collection.jpg and Benetton B195.]]
= Naturally-aspirated V10 engines =
= Naturally-aspirated V8 engines =
Applications
=Formula One racing cars=
==Badged as Renault==
- Williams FW12C
- Williams FW13
- Williams FW14
- Williams FW14B
- Williams FW15C
- Williams FW16
- Williams FW17
- Williams FW18
- Williams FW19
- Benetton B195
- Benetton B196
- Benetton B197
- Benetton B201
- Renault R202
- Renault R23
- Renault R24
- Renault R25
- Renault R26
- Renault R27
- Renault R28
- Renault R29
- Renault R30
- Renault R31
- Lotus T128
- Lotus E20
- Lotus E21
- Red Bull RB3
- Red Bull RB4
- Red Bull RB5
- Red Bull RB6
- Red Bull RB7
- Red Bull RB8
- Red Bull RB9
- Ligier JS37
- Ligier JS39
- Caterham CT01
- Caterham CT03
==Badged as Mecachrome==
==Badged as Supertec==
==Badged as Playlife==
=Other applications=
Renault RS Formula One engine World Championship results
- 12 World Constructors' Championships.
- 11 World Drivers' Championships.
- 149 race wins.
- 160 pole positions.
- 409 podium finishes.