Renault Trucks have joined forces with Renault Sport to create the T High Renault Sport Racing.
This limited series –limited to just 99 trucks - boasts a sporty look, and features Sirius yellow paint, which is the iconic colour of Renault Sport Racing Formula One, together with the yellow and black check that forms the graphic identity of Renault Sport models.
Different textures and shades of black contrast with the yellow: the wing mirrors of the T High Renault Sport Racing have been given a coat of shiny black paint, as have the diamond and the radiator grill. To highlight the sporting design of the vehicle, the yellow and black check features again on the side deflectors. Last but not least, each vehicle of this limited series has a numbered black ID plate.
The cabin has also been specially designed, featuring yellow and black colours to match the exterior. The Recaro seats and steering wheel are both covered in black leather with yellow stitching. The bunk and floor mat also have yellow stitching, whilst the panoramic dashboard has a carbon finish and ventilators are circled in yellow. And to complete the sporting look, the seat belt is fitted with a yellow sleeve.
The truck will be powered by a 13.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo-diesel motor that produces 390kw and 2500nm of torque at just 1,000rpm. It makes use of Renault's Optidriver transmission which features 12 forward gears and three reverse gears.
The truck will be produced at Renault’s Bourg-en-Bresse plant in France. No pricing has been revealed as yet. This is no doubt an interesting partnership between Renault Trucks and Renault Sport, seeing as Volvo Trucks owns the French manufacturer's trucking division.
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FAQ
Q: How much does the Renault T High Sport Racing cost in South Africa?
Renault hasn't released official South African pricing for the T High Sport Racing yet, but considering it's a limited edition commercial vehicle with premium Recaro seats and racing livery, expect it to cost significantly more than a standard T High truck which typically starts around R2.5 million.
Q: How many Renault T High Sport Racing trucks will be made?
Only 99 units of the T High Renault Sport Racing will be produced worldwide, making it an extremely limited collector's item with a numbered black ID plate on each truck.
Q: What engine does the Renault T High Sport Racing have?
The T High Sport Racing is powered by a 13.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 390kW and a massive 2,500Nm of torque at just 1,000rpm, paired with Renault's Optidriver 12-speed transmission.
Q: Is the Renault T High Sport Racing available in South Africa?
While Renault hasn't confirmed South African availability, the truck is being produced in France and given Renault's presence in SA's commercial vehicle market, it's possible a few units might make it here for serious collectors or fleet operators.
Should You Buy It?
The Renault T High Sport Racing is a fascinating collector's piece rather than a practical purchase, and with only 99 units worldwide, you'd be lucky to even find one for sale. While pricing hasn't been confirmed for South Africa, expect to pay well over R3 million for this Formula One-inspired truck with its Sirius yellow paint job, carbon dashboard, and Recaro racing seats. If you're a commercial operator looking for performance, the 390kW engine and 2,500Nm of torque make it a proper workhorse, but most buyers will want this as a showpiece. Unless you're a serious truck enthusiast with deep pockets and a love for Renault Sport's racing heritage, stick to the standard T High range for actual work duties.
