Category | Le Mans Prototype |
---|---|
Constructor | Audi |
Designer(s) | Michael Pfadenhauer (aerodynamics) Wolfgang Appel (chassis) Ulrich Baretzky (engine) |
Predecessor | Audi R8R |
Successor | Audi R10 TDI |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | Carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque |
Suspension (front) | Independent double wishbone pushrod system with horizontal spring/damper unit, adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers |
Suspension (rear) | Independent double wishbone pushrod system with horizontal spring/damper unit, adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers |
Engine | Audi 3.6 liter 90-degree V8 twin-turbo, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted |
Transmission | Ricardo 6-speed sequential manual Multiple-disc limited-slip differential |
Fuel | Shell |
Tyres | Michelin |
Competition history | |
Notable entrants | Audi Sport Team Joest Audi Sport UK Audi Sport UK Team Veloqx Audi Sport Japan Team Goh Champion Racing Johansson Motorsport Audi PlayStation Team Oreca |
Notable drivers | Tom Kristensen Marco Werner Rinaldo Capello |
Debut | 2000 12 Hours of Sebring |
Friday, August 30, 2013
Audi R8
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