Renault Espace F1 1995 (when renault can) + Assetto corsa (upd 07.2023)

In 1995, Renault displayed a show car called the Espace F1, which was created by Matra to celebrate both the 10th anniversary of the Espace and Renault’s involvement in Formula One racing.

Though it resembled an Espace with substantial bodywork changes, the vehicle had more in common with a Formula One car. The vehicle used a lightweight carbon fibre F1-style chassis in combination with a carbon fibre-reinforced Espace J63-series body (as opposed to fibreglass on the standard model).

Powering the Espace F1 was an 800 hp (upgraded from its original rating of 700 hp) 3.5-litre, 40-valve Renault RS5 V10 engine, as used in the 1993 Williams-Renault FW15C.

Donington Park museum Williams FW15C — 1993 F1 champion – Williams FW15C-Donington Park museum

As with an F1 car, the Champion’s V10 engine was mid-engined (as opposed to the conventional front-engined layout) and the power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox, also used in the Williams FW15C that had taken Alain Prost to the ’93 F1 title. The engine and transmission allowed the Espace F1 to accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, 0–200 km/h in 6.9 seconds and carry on accelerating to a top speed of 312 km/h.

With the use of carbon-ceramic brakes, the Espace F1’s deceleration was no less impressive that its acceleration, and could accelerate from 0–270 km/h and brake to a complete halt in under 600 metres.

Length: 4430 mm / 174 in
Width: 2050 mm / 81 in
Wheelbase: 2715 mm / 107 in

The frontage might have looked bluff, but then you see all the aero going on: enormous ducting on the front and sides and a substantial wing on the rear helped keep the thing on the relative straight and narrow.

Frank Williams was a noted passenger of the Espace F1, chauffeured by Williams driver David Coulthard.

The Espace F1 currently resides in the Matra Museum in France.

This version of the Espace was featured in driving simulator game Gran Turismo 2 and Assetto Corsa made by GTSUPREME.com

Renault Espace F1 1995 V1.3 for Assetto Corsa download

Here is virtual version of greatest ever dream car from childhood – Renault Espace F1 1995. Grean Van which goes like F1 car, souns like F1 car, but looks much more better then F1 car. However be sure, it’s not as stable as F1 openwheel cart. It’s van, and it has bigger drag coefficient. After few laps you adopt to driving this beauty and then this car will please you ocean of enjoyment. Have fun!

Changelog:

updated (22.02.2022):
wiper animation
windows texture, mapping
body shaders
digital dash to match real car one
mirror texture (for replays)
tank capacity

updated (01.09.2022):
tyre grip fixed

update (30.06.2023)
tyre pressure and default pressure fix. Added aero setting. Small aero downforse fix

update (15.07.2023) - final
correct one SR5 engine, its power and drivetrain, basic suspension setup
Added track version (another rims, not light on rear wing, 20 kg lighter)