The car will employ a three-liter, 24-valve V6 engine provided by Renault-Nissan. It will generate a maximum output of 350 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 360 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The competition car is equipped with limited slip differentials and a four-wheel steering system that can be easily adjusted depending on the circuit.
"I am delighted to be driving the Dacia Duster. It is a brand new vehicle, and I am proud to be able to play a part in its promotion to the unusual backdrop of the Trophée Andros. Thanks to the work put in by Renault Sport Technologies, I have every confidence in Dacia Duster's potential and reliability which together point to an extremely exciting season," said in a statement Alain Prost.
Also today, Renault announced that the Duster nameplate will be used for the Romanian carmaker's first SUV, with production slated to begin in early 2010.
Here are the full specifications of the Dacia Duster competition car, as provided by Renault:
CHASSIS
- Tubular steel chassis
- Double wishbone suspension
ENGINE
- Renault-Nissan Alliance VQ 30
- Position: mid-rear
- Six cylinders (V6)
- Number of valves: 24
- Cubic capacity: 2,987cc
- Bore x stroke: 93mm x 73.3mm
- Maximum power: 257kW EEC (350hp) at 7,500rpm
- Maximum torque: 360Nm EEC at 5,500rpm
TRANSMISSION
- Six-speed SADEV sequential gearbox
BRAKES
- Front: 260mm-diameter vented steel discs
- Rear: 265mm-diameter steel discs
WHEELS
- 5.5" x 16" (magnesium)
- Tires: Continental Racing Contact 3
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT
- Length: 4,001mm
- Width: 1,900mm
- Front/rear track: 1,690mm
- Wheelbase: 2,500mm
- Weight: 950kg
- Fuel tank capacity: 25 litres
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