R8 LMS
GT3 EVO
A WINNER
The new Audi R8 LMS is lighter and safer than ever before. It features even more race car technology, clearly improved aerodynamics and, as a result, provides customers with an efficient concept. Only seven weeks after its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, Audi Sport Team WRT clinched a one-two with the new GT3 sports car in the VLN endurance championship at the Nürburgring.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Vehicle type | Sports car complying with FIA GT3 regulations |
| Chassis | Audi Space Frame (ASF) in aluminum-CFRP hybrid construction with stressed steel
roll-cage, bodywork parts from CFRP and aluminum |
| Safety concept | Energy absorbing aluminum and CFRP crash structures front and rear
Safety concept fulfills FIA LMP1 crash requirements Audi Sport PS 1 safety seat |
| Engine type | 90 degree V10 engine, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, gasoline direct injection, emission control by two exhaust gas race catalytic converters |
| Engine management | Bosch Motorsport Motronic MS6 4 |
| Engine lubrication | Dry sump |
| Cubic capacity | 5200 cc |
| Power | Variable by restrictor up to 430 kW (585 hp) |
| Torque | Over 550 Nm |
| Transmission type | Rear wheel drive, traction control (ASR) |
| Clutch | Electro hydraulically activated 3-plate race clutch (ECA) |
| Gearbox | Sequential, pneumatically activated 6-speed racing gearbox with paddle shift |
| Differential | Limited-slip rear differential, variable preload |
| Driveshafts | Constant velocity joints |
| Steering | Servo assisted rack and pinion steering |
| Suspension | Front and rear independent suspension
Double wishbones, damper struts with coil springs and adjustable dampers as well as adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars |
| Brakes | Hydraulic dual circuit brake system, steel brake discs front and rear, race ABS |
| Wheels | Forged aluminum wheels, front 12.5 x 18 inch, rear 13 x 18 inch |
| Tires | Front 30-68/18, rear 31-71/18 |
| Length/width/height | 4,573 mm/1,997 mm/1,171 mm |
| Homologation weight | 1,225 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 1201 |
| Fire extinguisher system | Audi Sport |
| Controls | Height and length adjustable safety steering column, quick adjust rail mounted pedal box |
| Seat system | Audi Protection Seat PS 1 |
| Audi R8 LMS GT3 | Optimized aerodynamics to improve stability |
| EVO Updates | Improved rear brake ventilation
Optimization of gearbox hardware Fuel indicator catch tank |
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