| Designer: |
Aerodynamics:
Michael Pfadenhauer
Chassis:
Wolfgang Appel
Engine:
Ulrich Baretzky |
| Layout: |
Mid-engine,
rear-wheel drive |
| Monocoque: |
Carbon fiber and aluminum
honeycomb monocoque |
| Engine: |
3600
cc V8, turbo-charged, 90 degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder,
2 Garrett turbo-chargers; to comply with the rules 2 x air restrictors,
and boost pressure restriction to 1.67 bars (absolute), direct fuel injection,
FSI |
| Engine
management: |
Bosch
MS 2.8 ('03)
Bosch
MS 2.9 ('04) |
| Engine
lubrication: |
Dry
sump, Shell Racing Oil SR |
| Horsepower: |
625
hp ('01-'02)
550
hp ('03)
550+
hp ('04)
520
hp ('05) |
| Torque: |
553
lb-ft. @ 5500 rpm ('01-'02)
516+
lb-ft. ('04)
516
lb-ft. ('05) |
| Gearbox: |
Sequential
6-speed sports gearbox built by Ricardo |
| Clutch: |
CFC
clutch |
| Differential: |
Multiple-disc
limited slip differential |
| Driveshafts: |
Constant-velocity
plunging tripod joint |
| Steering: |
Power-assisted
rack-and-pinion 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 calipers, ventilated
carbon fiber brake discs at front and rear, brake force distribution, driver
adjustable |
| Wheels: |
O.Z.
forged magnesium rims
Front:
13.5 x 18 inches
Rear:
14.5 x 18 inches |
| Tires: |
Michelin
Radial
Front:
33/65-18
Rear:
36/71-18 |
| Length: |
4640
mm |
| Width: |
2000
mm |
| Wheelbase: |
2740
mm |
| Front Overhang: |
900
mm |
| Rear Overhang: |
1010
mm |
| Weights: |
911
kgs (2001 Le Mans average)
909
kgs (2002 Le Mans average)
919
kgs (2003 Le Mans average)
911
kgs (2004 Le Mans average)
957
kgs (2005 Le Mans average) |
| Tank capacity: |
90
liters ('01-'03)
80
liters ('04-'05) |
The
2001-2005 Audi R8 has been one of the most dominant prototypes in history.
