This Minivan is cool I want one !!!
What wouth you do with this car ?????
Built it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!


Matra-Williams-Renault Espace F1




This is an Espace with a difference. This is not a car that you would want to use to take the kids to the local shops - though you would certainly get there quickly!

Like the McLaren two-seater of the late nineties the Matra-Williams-Renault Espace was a publicity tool, giving demonstration runs, such as at the British Grand Prix in 1995.

The Espace F1 is the product of a unique partnership between Renault, Williams Grand Prix Engineering and Matra Automobile, which builds the road-going Espace for Renault.

With a top speed approaching 190mph, a zero to 125 mph sprint time of under seven seconds and lateral cornering forces of between 1.5 and 2.0G it is definitely not a normal Espace.

Under the skin is a 1993-vintage Williams FW14 grand prix car, minus the self-levelling suspension and plus a few modifications to help maintain a better balance with the bodywork's higher centre of gravity; the 3.5-litre V10 Renault RS5b Formula 1 engine pushes out 800 horsepower and is mated to a Williams six-speed semi-automatic transmission, operated from the steering wheel via push-pull levers.

The whole is clothed in a lightweight plastic body, bearing the silhouette of Renault's pioneering multi-purpose vehicle; originally conceived as a four seater, the delicate balance of the finished product dictates a passenger limit of one petrified soul.

Eric Bernard, the former Larrousse and Liger F1 driver entrusted with developing the Espace F1, confides that it has a tendency to operate best, in terms of grip, when cornering on two wheels!

Passengers included Frank Williams who has endorsed the project and the involvement of his specialist technicians, admitted that the first-hand experience made him appreciate the skill and stamina involved in handling a grand prix car all the more.












Engine & Transmission Body / Chassis
Configuration RS4 Grand Prix V10 Weight 1300 kg / 2866 lbs
Valvetrain Not Available Length 4430 mm / 174.4 in
Displacement 3500 cc / 213.6 cu in Width 2050 mm / 80.7 in
Power 596.6 kw / 800.0 bhp @ rpm Height Not Available
Torque 705.0 nm / 519.9 ft lbs @ rpm Wheelbase 2715 mm / 106.9 in
Bhp / Liter 228.57 bhp Front Track Not Available
Bore Not Available Rear Track Not Available
Stroke Not Available Steering Not Available
Redline Not Available Body / Frame Not Available
Gear Type 6-Speed Sequential Front Brakes Vented Carbon Discs
1st Gear Ratio Not Available Front Brake Size Not Available
2nd Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brakes Vented Carbon Discs
3rd Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brake Size Not Available
4th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Wheels Not Available
5th Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Wheels Not Available
6th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Tires Not Available
Final Drive Ratio Not Available Rear Tires Not Available
Performance
Top Speed 312.2 kph / 194.0 mph 0 - 60 mph 2.8 seconds
0 - ¼ mile Not Available 0 - 100 mph Not Available
Who some has more info about this car???:grey: :grey: :grey: :grey: :grey: :grey: :grey: :grey: :grey:

But it's a lousy minivan. Why? I'd rather have those specs on something that looked good. And 2.8 s for the 0-60? Sounds a bit low.

I know it redlines around 16,000 rpms. No, that's not an extra zero. :)

Edit: here's some info, and another pic.
http://www.williamsdb.force9.co.uk/williamsdb/WGTE/INFO/espace.htm

Holy freak! How'd they manage that one?

who cares if that's a minivan! that thing could d estroy jsutabout anything out there:eek:!

y the hell would they make something like that?! ack! i have that van in Gran Turismo 2 and it's on hella weird van. hehehe it's the van for the family that wants to do a driving vacation and arrive at their destination a lot faster then most cars would!:D

its pretty powerful...about 4x my Windstar:)

It's rather old now...

I saw footage of it driving on the track... Crazy stuff!!! :sun: :sun: :sun:

And it will kill anything road going. Period!

there were plans for bringing iy out as a safety car, sux they didn't, would kept the pace high when there's a safety car situation

Originally posted by jay@af
I know it redlines around 16,000 rpms. No, that's not an extra zero. :)

Edit: here's some info, and another pic.
http://www.williamsdb.force9.co.uk/williamsdb/WGTE/INFO/espace.htm

its over a 17000rpm redline

o my god anyone ever heard of supervan 3 it had a formula one engine in that too and that was 4 years ago

that thing was the white van man from hell

Originally posted by Da Hawxxx
there were plans for bringing iy out as a safety car, sux they didn't, would kept the pace high when there's a safety car situation
:huh: :huh: :huh: :huh:
but doesn't the safety car only come out when they want..........



:silly2: :silly2: :silly2: never mind!

there were plans to replace to the safety car by this Espace, this was a couple a years ago.

The Espace is in Gran Turismo 2 for Play Station, but thats one minivan I would have no problem driving, :frog:

You could fit the whole family in that for a Sunday afternoon drive after Church.