07-03-2002 : Emanuele Pirro in the cockpit


07-03-2002 : Detail of the Audi R8-2002


07-03-2002 : Detail of the Audi R8-2002


07-03-2002 : Detail of the Audi R8-2002


07-03-2002 : Frank Biela in the Audi R8-2002


07-03-2002 : Infineon Audi R8-2002


07-03-2002 : Infineon Audi R8-2002 (Emanuele Pirro)


07-03-2002 : The FSI Engine


07-03-2002 : Infineon Audi R8-2002 (Emanuele Pirro)


07-03-2002 : Frank Biela in the cockpit of the Infineon Audi R8-2002

Technical data: Infineon Audi R8

Name: Infineon Audi R8
Vehicle type: Le Mans Prototype (LMP 900)
Monocoque: Carbon fibre, crash structure ACO and FIA approved. CFC rollbars front and rear, carbon fibre body
Engine: V8, turbo charged, 90 degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder, 2 Garrett turbo chargers, to comply with the rules 2 x 32.4 mm air restrictors and boost pressure restriction to 1.67 bars absolute, direct fuel injection FSI
Engine management: Bosch MS 2.9
Engine lubrication: Dry sump, Shell lubricants
Displacement: 3600 ccm
Output: 610 hp
Torque: more than 700 Nm
Transmission: Rear wheel drive
Clutch: CFC clutch
Gearbox: Sequential 6-speed sports gearbox, partner Ricardo
Differential: Multiple-disc limited-slip differential
Driveshafts: Constant-velocity plunging tripod joint
Steering: Rack-and-pinion power steering
Suspension: Independent suspension at front and rear. Double-wishbone suspension. Pushrod system with horizontal spring/damper unit, adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers
Brakes: hydraulic dual-circuit brake system, monobloc light-alloy brake callipers, ventilated carbon fibre brake discs at front and rear, brake balance adjustable by driver
Rims: O.Z. forged magnesium rims
Front: 13.5 x 18 inches
Rear: 14.5 x 18 inches
Tyres: Michelin Radial
Front: 33/65-18
Rear: 37/71-18
Length: 4650 mm
Width: 2000 mm
Height: 1080 mm
Minimum weight: 900 kgs
Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres