Audi R8 LMS Cup started in 2012 in all around the Asia. Constructor of this one make racing series was Audi and the tyre supplier was Michelin until the end of 2016.[2]
2016 saw the debut of the new Audi R8 LMS car. Also in 2016, Phoenix Racing and KCMG, join Absolute Racing as Audi R8 LMS Cup service teams.
In 2017, Pirelli became the new official tyre partner for the Audi R8 LMS Cup.
2018 saw the addition of the new Audi R8 LMS GT4 to the series.
Audi R8 LMS Cup office and shop at Zhuhai International Circuit in 2013.First Generation Audi R8 LMS Cup Car
Vehicle: Sports car complying with FIA GT3 regulations
Chassis: Audi Space Frame (ASF) made of aluminum with bolted steel roll cage, carbon-fiber composite/aluminum bodywork
Engine: 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 PS (412 kW; 552 bhp)
Torque: Over 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft)
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
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
Length: 4,470 mm
Width: 1,984 mm
Height: 1,195 mm
Dry weight: 1,290 kg (2,844 lb) (excluding driver)
Vehicle type: Sports car complying with FIA GT3 regulations
Chassis: Audi Space Frame (ASF) in aluminium-CFC hybrid construction with stressed steel roll-cage, bodywork parts from CFC and aluminium
Safety concept: Energy absorbing aluminium and CFC crash structures front and rear. Safety concept fulfils FIA LMP1 crash requirements. Audi Sport PS1 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 Motronic MS 6.4
Lubrication: dry sump
Cubic capacity: 5,200 cc
Power: Variable by restrictor up to 430 kW (585 PS; 577 bhp)
Torque: over 550 N⋅m (406 lbf⋅ft)
Transmission: Rear wheel drive, traction control (ASR)
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 aluminium wheels, front 12.5 x 18 inch, rear 13 x 18 inch
Vehicle: Sports car complying with FIA GT3 regulations
Chassis: Audi Space Frame (ASF) featuring an aluminum CFRP hybrid design with stressed steel roll cage, CFRP and aluminum bolt-on parts
Safety concept: Energy-absorbing aluminum and CFRP crash structures front and rear. Safety concept meets FIA LMP1 crash requirements. In-roof rescue hatch
Engine: V10 engine, 90-degree cylinder angle, four valves per cylinder, DOHC, gasoline direct injection, emission control by two exhaust gas catalytic converters for racing
Suspension: Front and rear independent suspension, double wishbones, suspension struts with coil springs and adjustable dampers, and adjustable stabilizers front and rear
Brakes:Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system, steel brake discs front (380 x 34 mm) and rear (355 x 32 mm), racing ABS
Wheels: Aluminum forged wheels, front 12.5 x 18 inches, rear 13 x 18 inches
Tyres: Front 30-68/18, rear 31-71/18
Length: 4,573 mm
Width: 1,997 mm
Height: 1,171 mm
Homologation weight: 1,225 kg (2,701 lb)
Fuel tank capacity: 120 litres
Controls: Height- and length-adjustable safety steering column, quick-adjustable rail-supported foot lever unit
Vehicle: Sports car complying with SRO GT4 regulations
Chassis Audi Space Frame (ASF) in aluminium-CFRP-composite design with weld-in and bolted steel safety cell
Bodywork: Fiber composite materials and aluminium
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: 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
Engine management: 2 x Bosch MED 17 (master-slave-concept)
Engine lubrication: Dry sump
Cubic capacity: 5,200 cc
Power: Variable by restrictor up to 364 kW (495 PS; 488 bhp)
Torque: over 550 N⋅m (406 lbf⋅ft), depending on BOP balance of performance
Fuel tank capacity: 110 L (minimum), incl. fuel empty indication (~ 7l)
Refuelling system: Refilling system eligible for endurance racing (capless)
Type of drive: Rear wheel drive, traction control ABS, ESC and ASR
Clutch: Two electrohydraulically operated wet-type mutli-plate clutches
Gearbox: 7-speed double-clutch Stronic transmission with paddle shifters
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