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Audi R8




This example is from the 2001 Le Mans test, with Tom Kristensen driving.

Tuner
Country D
Year 2001
Engine Audi
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 85.000
Stroke 79.200
Capacity (cc) 3596
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction 2 Garrett ()
Ignition
Fuel system fuel injection
Chassis type CF monocoque
Body type spider
Designer W. Appel
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 900
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Audi/Ricardo sequential
Fuel tank size (litres) 90
Brakes
Front brake type CF disc
Rear brake type CF disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)


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