In 2012, the Audi R8 LMS ultra will succeed the successful R8 LMS GT3 sports car.
The ultra will feature doors made of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) in combination with high-energy absorbing new crash foams not only help reduce the race car’s weight even further but also result in another increase in passive safety.
The new PS1 safety seat developed by Audi, which is now part of the standard equipment, serves this purpose as well. An updated transmission provides additional reserves on long-distance runs.
A new exhaust system equipped with race catalytic converters helps improve the engine’s characteristics. The V10 mid-engine can draw on even higher torque at lower engine speeds. The 5.2-liter unit delivers a power output of up to 570 bhp, depending on restrictor regulations.
The ultra also features an optimized cooling system.
The chassis of the Audi R8 LMS ultra was updated in several steps. At the front 12-inch, instead of 11-inch, wheels are now used. As of the next season, development partner Michelin will be offering wider - 30-65/18 - tires, which allow more consistent lap times to be achieved.
Optimized brake cooling at the front wheels improves the durability of the braking system. Instead of the previous silent rubber mounts the transverse control arm mounts now feature uniball joints. Weight-reduced compression and rebound-adjustable gas dampers with optimized characteristics from Bilstein complete the chassis package and represent the latest state of development.
Aerodynamic improvements complete the changes for 2012.
The selling price of the Audi R8 LMS ultra is EUR 329,900.00 plus VAT. Deliveries will commence in March 2012.
The ultra will feature doors made of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) in combination with high-energy absorbing new crash foams not only help reduce the race car’s weight even further but also result in another increase in passive safety.
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| Audi R8 LMS GT3. (Photo: Audi Motorsport) |
The new PS1 safety seat developed by Audi, which is now part of the standard equipment, serves this purpose as well. An updated transmission provides additional reserves on long-distance runs.
A new exhaust system equipped with race catalytic converters helps improve the engine’s characteristics. The V10 mid-engine can draw on even higher torque at lower engine speeds. The 5.2-liter unit delivers a power output of up to 570 bhp, depending on restrictor regulations.
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| Audi R8 LMS GT3. (Photo: Audi Motorsport) |
The ultra also features an optimized cooling system.
The chassis of the Audi R8 LMS ultra was updated in several steps. At the front 12-inch, instead of 11-inch, wheels are now used. As of the next season, development partner Michelin will be offering wider - 30-65/18 - tires, which allow more consistent lap times to be achieved.
Optimized brake cooling at the front wheels improves the durability of the braking system. Instead of the previous silent rubber mounts the transverse control arm mounts now feature uniball joints. Weight-reduced compression and rebound-adjustable gas dampers with optimized characteristics from Bilstein complete the chassis package and represent the latest state of development.
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| Audi R8 LMS GT3. (Photo: Audi Motorsport) |
Aerodynamic improvements complete the changes for 2012.
The selling price of the Audi R8 LMS ultra is EUR 329,900.00 plus VAT. Deliveries will commence in March 2012.