Renault has announced the 500bhp Renault Sport Trophy racing car, set to compete in a new one-make race series from 2015.
Built by Italian chassis developer Dallara and powered by a Nismo engine, the new 2014 Trophy racer looks likely to have impressive performance figures and, judging by Renault’s teaser picture, just as impressive styling.
Adding to the racing pedigree is a 1,100kg weight, seven-speed sequential gearbox by Sadev and specially created Michelin tyres.
When will we see the Renault Sport Trophy on track?
The Renault Sport Trophy will now undergo a testing programme, with an official unveiling at the Moscow International Automobile Salon at the end of August 2014, before finally hitting the track in 2015 alongside the World Series by Renault championship as well as Renault’s ‘Fast, Free and Fun’ events.
This announcement comes off the back of Renault snatching the Nurburgring front-wheel-drive lap record back off Seat, with the hardcore Megane 275 Trophy road car.