AUDI R8 LMS Cup

First Generation Cup Car

​Model: GT3 race car

Design: Audi Space Frame (ASF) made of aluminum with bolted steel roll cage, carbon-fiber composite/aluminum bodywork

Engine

Type: V10 engine, 90 degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, petrol direct injection, emission control by two race catalytic converters

Engine management: Bosch Motronic MED 9.1.2

Engine lubrication: Dry sump

Cubic capacity: 5,205 cc

Power: 560 hp

Torque: Over 500 Nm

Chassis

Steering: Servo-assisted rack and pinion steering

Suspension: Independent front and rear double- wishbone suspension, damper strut with coil spring (Eibach) and adjustable dampers (Bilstein) as well as adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars

Brakes: Dual circuit hydraulic brake system, steel brake discs front and rear, race ABS

Wheels: O.Z. cast magnesium wheels, 11 x 18 inches front, 13 x 18 inches rear

Tyres: Michelin tyres. Front 27-65 R18. Rear 31-71 R18

Drivetrain/transmission

Type of transmission: Rear wheel drive, traction control (ASR)

Clutch: Race clutch, upgraded for 2015

Gearbox: Sequential, pneumatic activated 6-speed sport gearbox with shift- paddles

Differential: Locking differential

Driveshafts: Constant velocity joint driveshafts

Dimensions/weight

Length: 4,470 mm

Width: 1,984 mm

Height: 1,195 mm

Dry weight: 1,290 kg (excluding driver)

Tank capacity: 120 litres

Equipment

Fire extinguisher: Audi Sport

Refueling system: Stäubli

Seat: Audi Sport customer racing PS-1