R8 race car: CR-8

[Bodhii]

http://www.cr-8.com/gallerie.asp

Only 2756 LBS!

[j09333]

Any info on sequential gearbox?

[Bodhii]

That is quite interesting since Audi announced they will NOT be doing their DSG in the R8 due to not having enough space for their DSG.

CR-8 SPECS

Air intake system Revised engine racing air intake system
Lubrication Dry sump system
Engine Management 2 Audi ECU´s, JD-Engineering tuned, OBD system
Fuel Petrol
Engine power 440 HP @ 8000 rpm
Torque 445 Nm
Distribution Rear wheel drive
Gearbox Holinger Sequential racing gearbox
Number of Gears 6 speed
Clutch Sachs racing clutch with lighter flywheel
Exhaust system 2 way BSM exhausts
Fuel Cell
FIA-certified, FT3 specification 120 litre racing fuel cell

[wolfie]

There is a lot of extra room when you reduce curb weight from 3600 to 2750lbs - I guess.

[Bodhii]

Yes... I would like to see the stripped race interior in this car... especially what they did with the R8's huge dashboard area.

Interesting also that even with a modified ECU and a modified new exhaust system, the power gain was only 20 HP. But that 440 HP can certainly push this car's 2750LBS much faster than the OEM's 3600 LBS!

[bz888]

Yes, it goes to show that there isn't much performance to be gained from the NA engine without resorting to Forced Induction.

PS: The Hollinger Gearbox sounds interesting.

[Bodhii]

Here is a reposting of a track video in Varano Italy made by Ti-Mike 10 months ago when he first got his R-8. Really fun stuff with a great Euro feeling to it... Man, the R8 looks super in that dark green color. Thanks for the ride, Ti-mike!

http://rs206.rapidshare.com/files/51..._Trackday.divx