| Ingolstadt, 4 March, 2003 |
| Name |
Audi R8 |
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| Vehicle type |
Le Mans Prototype (LMP 900) |
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| Monocoque |
Carbon fibre, crash structure |
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ACO and FIA approved |
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CFC rollbars front and rear, carbon fibre body |
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| Engine |
V8, turbo charged, |
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90 degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder, |
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2 Garrett turbo chargers, |
|
to comply with the rules |
|
2 x 30.7 mm air restrictors and |
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boost pressure restriction to 1.67 bars absolute, |
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direct fuel injection FSI |
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| Engine management |
Bosch MS 2.9 |
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| Engine lubrication |
Dry sump, Shell lubricants |
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| Displacement |
3600 cc |
|
| Output |
550 hp |
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| Torque |
more than 700 Nm |
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| Transmission |
Rear wheel drive |
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| Clutch |
CFC clutch |
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| Gearbox |
Sequential 6-speed sports gearbox, |
|
partner Ricardo |
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| Differential |
Multiple-disc limited-slip differential |
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| Driveshafts |
Constant-velocity plunging tripod joint |
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| Steering |
Rack-and-pinion power steering |
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| Suspension |
Independent suspension at front and rear. |
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Double-wishbone suspension. |
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Pushrod system with horizontal |
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spring/damper unit, |
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adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers |
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| Brakes |
hydraulic dual-circuit brake system, |
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monobloc light-alloy brake callipers, |
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ventilated carbon fibre brake discs |
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at front and rear, |
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brake balance adjustable by driver |
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| Rims |
O.Z. forged magnesium rims, |
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Front 13.5 x 18 inches, |
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Rear 14.5 x 18 inches |
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| Tyres |
Michelin Radial , |
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Front 33/65-18, |
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Rear 37/71-18 |
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| Length |
4650 mm |
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| Width |
2000 mm |
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| Height |
1080 mm |
|
| Minimum weight |
900 kgs |
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| Fuel tank capacity |
90 litres |
