Renault Trucks’ new race truck sets style for new range 28 May 2013

The new race truck for the Renault Trucks-MKR Technology team was unveiled at the first race of the 2013 FIA European Truck Racing Championship, in Misano, Italy.

According to Renault Trucks, the new design – created by the Renault Trucks Hall of Design – is in line with its new commercial truck range, compete with new Euro 6 engines, which the manufacturer is due to reveal in Lyon on 11 June 2013.

"We wanted to emphasise Renault Trucks' visual distinctiveness with this design by making these racing trucks consistent with our future range," comments Renault Trucks design director Hervé Bertrand.

"It is only logical for the spirit and visual language of the racing trucks to be reflected in our future models."

On the track, Adam Lacko achieved a podium finish in the last race of the weekend.

The next race is at Navarra, Spain, on 1 and 2 June 2013.

Author
Brian Tinham

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