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Country of origin:Germany
Produced from:2000 - 2002
Numbers built:17
Predecessor:Audi R8R
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:June 19, 2017
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Engine
Configuration 90º V8
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 3,596 cc / 219.4 cu in
Bore / Stroke 85.0 mm (3.3 in) / 79.2 mm (3.1 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Bosch Motronic MS 2.9 Fuel Injection
Aspiration Twin Turbos
Power 610 bhp / 455 kW
Torque 700 Nm / 516 ft lbs
BHP/Liter 170 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body carbon-fibre composite
Chassis carbon-fibre composite and aluminium honeycomb monocoque with fully stressed engine
Suspension (fr/r) independent double-wishbone, push-rod system with horizontal spring/damper unit, adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes (fr/r) Hydraulic, servo-assisted ventilated and cross-drilled carbon ceramic discs
Gearbox Ricardo 6 speed Sequential
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 900 kilo / 1,984 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,650 mm (183.1 in) / 1,980 mm (78 in) / 1,080 mm (42.5 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,730 mm (107.5 in) / N/A / N/A
Tyres Michelin

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.68 bhp / kg
Top Speed 90 km/h (56 mph)

Race history
Major wins
2000 Sebring 12 Hours (Frank Biela / Tom Kristensen / Emanuele Pirro in 402)
2000 24 Hours of Le Mans (Frank Biela / Tom Kristensen / Emanuele Pirro in 404)
2001 Sebring 12 Hours (Michele Alboreto / Laurent Aiello / Rinaldo Capello in 502)
2001 24 Hours of Le Mans (Frank Biela / Tom Kristensen / Emanuele Pirro in 503)
2002 Sebring 12 Hours (Johnny Herbert / Christian Pescatori / Rinaldo Capello in 602)
2002 24 Hours of Le Mans (Frank Biela / Tom Kristensen / Emanuele Pirro in 601)
2003 Sebring 12 Hours (Frank Biela / Philipp Peter / Marco Werner in 604)
2004 Sebring 12 Hours (Allan McNish / Pierre Kaffer / Frank Biela in 603)
2004 24 Hours of Le Mans (Seiji Ara / Tom Kristensen / Rinaldo Capello in 602)
2004 Nurburgring 1000 km (Allan McNish / Pierre Kaffer in 603)
2005 Sebring 12 Hours (J.J. Lehto / Tom Kristensen / Marco Werner in 605)
2005 24 Hours of Le Mans (J.J. Lehto / Tom Kristensen / Marco Werner in 605)

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  Article Image gallery (132) Chassis (6) Specifications User Comments (1)