Audi R8 (2000)
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| Chassis | Carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque |
|---|---|
| Suspension (front) | Independent double wishbone pushrod system with horizontal spring/damper unit, adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers |
| Suspension (rear) | Independent double wishbone pushrod system with horizontal spring/damper unit, adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers |
| Engine | Audi 3.6 liter 90-degree V8 twin-turbo, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted |
| Transmission | Ricardo 6-speed electro-pneumatic actuated sequential manual Multiple-disc limited-slip differential |
| Fuel | Shell |
| Tyres | Michelin |
| 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) |