R8 LMS
GT4
FILLING IN THE GAP
The new Audi R8 LMS GT4 fills the gap between the RS 3 LMS and the Audi R8 LMS for GT3 racing, which represents the pinnacle of the Audi Sport customer racing program.
TECHNICAL DATA
Vehicle type | Sportscar complying with GT4 regulations |
Chassis | Audi Space Frame (ASF) in aluminum-CFRP-composite design with weld-in and bolted steel safety cell |
Bodywork | Fiber composite materials and aluminum |
Safety Concept | Energy absorbing crash structures, fire extinguishing system acc. To FIA Standard 8865-2015, Audi Sport customer racing seat Protection Seat PS3, FT3 safety fuel cell, Rescue hatch |
Engine type | 90 degree V10 engine with combined multi-point and gasoline direct injection, 4 valves per cylinder, four double overhead camshafts, emission control by upstream oxygen sensor, metal catalytic converters |
Management | 2 x Bosch MED 17 (master-slave-concept) |
Lubrication | Dry sump |
Cubic capacity | 5,200 cc |
Power | Variable by restrictor up to 364 kW (495 hp)* |
Torque | Over 550 Nm* |
Fuel tank capacity | 110 l (minimum) |
Refueling system | Refilling system eligible for endurance racing, quick refilling as an option |
Type of drive | Rear wheel drive, 8-way adjustable traction control (ASR), ESC |
Clutch | Two electrohydraulically operated wet-type mutli-plate clutches |
Gearbox | 7-speed double-clutch S-tronic transmission with paddle shifters |
Differential | Mechanical limited-slip differential |
Drive shafts | Constant-velocity joint shafts |
Steering | Electrohydraulic rack- and pinion steering |
Controls | Height and length adjustable safety steering column, quick adjust rail mounted pedal box |
Steering wheel | Multi-function |
Suspension | Double wishbones front and rear, 2-way gas pressure dampers, ride height, toe, camber and stabilizers adjustable |
Brakes | Hydraulic dual circuit brake system, GT3 steel brake discs front and rear, GT3 brake callipers, 8-way adjustable ABS |
Wheels | 5-hole cast aluminum wheels, front 11 x 18 inch ET63, rear 12 x 18 inch ET56 |
Tires | Front 305/645 R18; rear: 315/680 R18 |
Length / Width / Height | 4,496 mm / 1,996 or 2,037 mm (without/with side mirrors) / 1,240 mm |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
Homologation weight | 1,460 kg |
Air Conditioning | Audi Air conditioning system |
Electrical system | Production level, modified for racing purposes |
*GT4 configuration, depending on SRO Balance of Performance (BOP) |