The T08 is the second generation of car used by the World Series by Renault/WS Formula V8 3.5, and was introduced at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.

[3] The new car featured flex-fuel technology and could be powered by either premium unleaded petrol or E85 bioethanol, which was a first for this level of motorsport in Europe.

The car also featured a new carbon bodyshell, as well as a new shaped front wing, hollowed sidepods and multiple side deflectors designed to improve aerodynamic performance.

However, several areas of the car, including the gearbox, rear suspension and carbon brakes, remained the same in order to keep costs under control.

This saw the removal of the cars bargeboards, sidepod chimneys, and the flip-ups ahead of the rear wheel.