Description

AUDI R8 n.1

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HISTORY

The Audi R8 is a prototype that participated at the 12 hours of Sebring in 2001. The Audi after the year of experience with the two models of 1999, the R8R with the cockpit discovered and the R8C with a coupé cockpit, decided to channel its research into the uncovered car. The abandonment of many manufacturers in the endurance championship, made the Ingolstadt manufacturer the most authoritative for the final victory.

The German Audi Sport North America team with Rinaldo Capello, Michele Alboreto and Laurent Aiello at the wheel of the Audi R8 n.1 winner the 12 hours of Sebring in 2001. In second place with a gap of less one second came Frank Biella, Tom Kristensen and Emanuele Pirro with Audi R8 n.2 of Audi Sport North America team and third with a gap of four laps the Audi R8 n.38 with Dorsey Schroeder, Andy Wallace and Ralf Kelleners of Champion Racing team.

CHASSIS

Audi R8 2000
Carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque
Length: 4650 mm
Width: 1980 mm
Height: 1080 mm
Suspension front: Independent double-wishbone, push-rod system with horizontal spring/damper unit, adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers
Suspension rear: Independent double-wishbone, push-rod system with horizontal spring/damper unit, adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers
Brakes: Carbon Fibre Discs
Tyres: Michelin

ENGINE

Audi 3600 cc 90° V8 twin turbo, mid engine, longitudinally mounted
Power: 455 kW
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive,.
Transmission: Ricardo six speed sequential manual Multiple disc limited slip differential
Differential: Rear differential lock
Fuel brand: Shell
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank Capacity: 90 lt

RESULT

Winner 12 hours of Sebring 2001 with drivers Rinaldo Capello, Michele Alboreto, Laurent Aiello