The Renault Espace. A French minivan that made its debut ... was powered by a 650 hp Cosworth HB V8 Formula engine. The van was used for exclusive public displays until 2001.

But as it officially hands over the driveshaft to the new 1.6-liter turbo V6 that will replace it next season, Renault wants to say goodbye to the 2.4-liter V8 that has formed the backbone of the ...

The previous record of 208 had been set by Ferrari. Renault has competed in F1 since 1977 with involvement spanning the V6 turbo, V10 and V8 engine eras. To date Renault-powered cars have won 160 ...