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