Audi R8 LMS Cup

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Audi R8 LMS Cup
Category One-make racing by Audi
Country Asia
Inaugural season 2012
Constructors Audi
Tyre suppliers Michelin
Drivers' champion Malaysia Alex Yoong
Teams' champion Audi TEDA Racing Team
Official website Official website

The Audi R8 LMS Cup is a one-make sports car racing series by Audi based in Asia. Audi R8 LMS Cup cars based on the Audi R8 LMS(GT3).[1]

History

Audi R8 LMS Cup started in 2012 in all around the Asia. Constructor of this one make race is Audi and tyre supplier is Michelin.[2]

Results

Season Champion Team Champion Am Cup
2012 Hong Kong Marchy Lee Audi Ultra Team Taiwan Jeffrey Lee
2013 Hong Kong Adderly Fong KAMLUNG Racing Team Hong Kong Alex Au
2014 Malaysia Alex Yoong Audi TEDA Racing Team China Lin Yue
2015 Malaysia Alex Yoong Audi TEDA Racing Team Australia Daniel Bilski

New Audi R8 LMS(GT3)[3]

Vehicle

  • Vehicle type: Sportscar complying with FIA GT3 regulations
  • Chassis: Audi Space Frame (ASF) in aluminium-CFC hybrid construction with stressed steel roll-cage, bodywork parts from CFC and aluminium
  • Safety concept: Energy absorbing aluminium and CFC crash structures front and rear. Safety concept fulfils FIA LMP1 crash requirements. Audi Sport PS1 safety seat

Engine

  • Engine type: 90 degree V10 engine, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, gasoline direct injection, emission control by two exhaust gas race catalytic converters
  • Management: Bosch Motronic MS 6.4
  • Lubrication: dry sump
  • Cubic capacity: 5,200 cc
  • Power: Variable by restrictor up to 430 kW (585 hp)
  • Torque: over 550 Nm

Drivetrain / transmission

  • Type of transmission: Rear wheel drive, traction control (ASR)
  • Clutch: Electro hydraulically activated 3-plate race clutch (ECA)
  • Gearbox: Sequential, pneumatically activated 6-speed racing gearbox with paddle shift
  • Differential: Limited-slip rear differential, variable preload
  • Driveshafts: Driveshafts

Suspension / steering / brakes

  • Steering: Servo assisted rack and pinion steering
  • Suspension: Front and rear independent suspension. Double wishbones, damper struts with coil springs and adjustable dampers as well as adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars
  • Brakes: Hydraulic dual circuit brake system, steel brake discs front and rear, race ABS
  • Wheels: Forged aluminium wheels, front 12.5 x 18 inch, rear 13 x 18 inch
  • Tyres: front 30-68/18, rear 31-71/18

Dimensions / weight

  • Length: 4,583 mm
  • Width: 1,997 mm
  • Height: 1,171 mm
  • Homologation weight: 1,225 kg
  • Fuel tank capacity: 120 l

Equipment

  • Controls: Height and length adjustable safety steering column, quick adjust rail mounted pedal box
  • Fire extinguisher system: Audi Sport
  • Seat system: Audi Sport customer racing PS-1

Schedule for 2016 Audi R8 LMS Cup[4]

Round 1/2 - Shanghai (May 21–22)

Round 3/4 - Buriram Thailand (July 23–24)

Round 5/6 - Kuala Lumpur Malaysia (Aug 13-14)

Round 7/8 - Yeongam Korea (Sept 23-25)

Round 9/10 - Taiwan (Oct 15-16)

Round 11/12 - Shanghai (Nov 4–5)

References

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