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2016 Audi R8 LMS

Alongside the new R8 series-production model, the second-generation R8 LMS race car is also making its debut, with colleagues from motorsport and series production working in close harmony as part of its development. Both the series-production model of the R8 and the R8 LMS have seen clear increases in power and performance compared with the predecessor. Both cars have around 50 percent of the same parts.

The body shell of the rear-wheel-drive GT3 sports car is based on a selectively reinforced multimaterial ASF. Engineers have supplemented this feature with a safety cage. Its outer shell consists mainly of carbon fiber reinforced plastics. The vehicle’s type approval weight is 1,225 kilograms (2,700.7 lb). The V10 engine is virtually identical to the series-production engine and produces around 430 kW (approximately 585 hp), depending on the applicable regulations and the restrictor required.

Sales of the new R8 LMS to customer teams worldwide will start with the 2016 season. This year, the new race car will be put through its paces by the works team at international long-distance and sprint races, as well as being available to customers
as part of the Audi driving experience.

In Detail

type Racing Car
engine V10
position Mid, Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain 4-Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Direct Injection
displacement 5200 cc / 317.32 in³
power 430 kw / 576.6 bhp
specific output 110.88 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 470.69 bhp per tonne
torque 550 nm / 405.7 ft lbs
body / frame Aluminum and Carbon Fibre Audi Space Frame w/Stressed Steel Roll Cage, Carbon Fibre & Aluminum Panels,
driven wheels RWD
wheel type Forged Aluminum
front tires 30-68/18
rear tires 31-71/18
front wheels F 45.7 x 31.8 cm / 18 x 12.5 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 33.0 cm / 18 x 13 in
steering Rack & Pinion
f suspension Double Wishbones
r suspension Double Wishbones
curb weight 1225 kg / 2701 lbs
length 4583 mm / 180.4 in
width 1997 mm / 78.6 in
height 1171 mm / 46.1 in
transmission Sequential 6-Speed
tran clutch Electro hydraulic, 3-Plate
fuel capacity 120 litres or 31.68 gal.