| 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 (size dependant on year),
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 vertically mounted 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)*
*regulations
change, minimum weight increased to 950 kgs for hybrid LMP900s in 2005
|
| Tank
capacity: |
90
liters ('01-'03)
80
liters ('04-'05)*
*regulations
change, starting in 2004 the fuel tank capacity for LMP900s was reduced
to 80 liters
|
The
Audi R8 evolved subtly between 2001 and 2005, and mostly in response to
changing regulations aimed at reducing downforce and power. In
spite of all of this, the Audi R8 remained dominant during this time period.
