Friday, August 30, 2013

Audi R8

An Audi R8 in its final race.
CategoryLe Mans Prototype
ConstructorAudi
Designer(s)Michael Pfadenhauer (aerodynamics)
Wolfgang Appel (chassis)
Ulrich Baretzky (engine)
PredecessorAudi R8R
SuccessorAudi R10 TDI
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon 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
EngineAudi 3.6 liter 90-degree V8 twin-turbo, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionRicardo 6-speed sequential manual Multiple-disc limited-slip differential
FuelShell
TyresMichelin
Competition history
Notable entrantsGermany Audi Sport Team Joest
United Kingdom Audi Sport UK
United Kingdom Audi Sport UK Team Veloqx
Japan Audi Sport Japan Team Goh
United States Champion Racing
United Kingdom Johansson Motorsport
France Audi PlayStation Team Oreca
Notable driversDenmark Tom Kristensen
Germany Marco Werner
Italy Rinaldo Capello
Debut2000 12 Hours of Sebring

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