World Series by Renault 2005

The new class is being created by a merger by of the existing Renault V6 Eurocup and World Series by Nissan. Under the terms of a three-year agreement with RPM, the promoter of the latter series, two new disciplines are being formed: the World Series by Renault and the Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup.

A maximum of 28 cars (from 14 teams) will be accepted for the World Series by Renault, with priority initially going to 2004 Formula Renault V6 and World Series by Nissan teams.

The racecar will be based on the Dallara chassis currently used for the World Series by Nissan, with a new V6 race engine based on NISMO's Nissan power unit, developed by Solution F to produce 425bhp, and driving through a Ricardo racing gearbox. Renault designers and Dallara engineers are collaborating to deliver a car with substantially improved aerodynamic efficiency.

The current Formula Renault V6 racecar, which will continue to be developed by Renault Sport, will be reserved for future national or regional championships outside Europe.

The World Series by Renault will be the showcase class at new independent 'branded' race meetings that Renault will organise from 2005, also featuring the Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup, the Clio Cup, Formula Renault 1600 and the new European Mégane Trophy. This new competition touring car, which will be presented at the Paris Motor Show, is being built around a tubular spaceframe designed by ORECA. It will be powered by a 320bhp development of the 3.5-litre V6 equipping Renault's Vel Satis and Espace models. Its weight/power ratio (2.9kg/bhp) and ground-effect aerodynamics are intended to allow the racing Mégane to stand comparison with current GT racecars for a much smaller outlay and lower running costs.

Renault intends to add a festive element to these race weekends, with concerts, historic parades, competitions, exhibitions and demonstrations (including track runs by the company's F1 team) to attract a wider, younger and more family-oriented audience. Entry will be free of charge and spectators will be offered access to the paddock, the pit-lane and the starting grid.