O Audi R8 vai fazer a sua estreia em competição nas 24h do Dubai, que decorrem nos próximos dias 11 e 12.
Dois Audi R8 estarão à partida da prova do Dubai, no que constituirá uma estreia absoluta em competição deste novo modelo da marca alemã. Iniciativa de uma equipa holandesa, CR-8, os Audi R8 nesta primeira incursão nas pistas, não terão grandes evoluções em relação à versão normal, a não ser uma adaptação às condicionantes da competição em pista. No caso do motor, modificações ao nível da sua gestão, elevaram a potência para os 430Cv.
Length 4461 mm
Width 1994 mm
Height 120 mm
Wheelbase 2650 mm
Gearbox E-tronic
Number of gears 6
Engine ower 430 HP
Torque 440 Nm
Weight (without carbon parts) 1350 kg
Fuel capacity 90 litres
Rim front width 9,5 x 18 ET 43
Rim rear width 11 x 18 ET 49
Airjacks AST
Suspension AST adjustable in 3 ways
Race steering wheel Sparco
Competition seet Sparco
Exhaust system BSM
Rims BBS 18"
Tires front TOYO TIRES 245/640R18 RS1
Tires rear TOYO TIRES 285/680R18 RS1
"The Audi R8 is a fantastic road car by any stretch of the imagination with outstanding performance and handling characteristics to match. For this reason Creventic BV chose this vehicle as a basis for its new and exciting project. To develop this vehicle for competition use. Within our organization a department has been set up and a number of experienced and qualified people have been brought in to build, develop and oversee this project.
With the know how and experience from people throughout the European community the first two Audi CR-8 have been completed and will be exhibited in Dubai where they will undergo the first tests. In the following months 4 more Audi R8‘s are to be modified for competition use by our team. The two CR-8 that are to be introduced in Dubai in January have only mild modification to the engine management system, even so remapping provides a staggering 430 hp. The lower gear factory imposed power reduction has been removed to further enhance acceleration. In the future we will be looking at increasing the engines power output even further, only when we are sure that the power can be reliable increased will we do so. For Clients that have already purchased an Audi CR-8 this option will be made available as a retro fit. One if the technical modifications is the change from the standard Audi 4WD to the 2WD which is common in Motor sport. In the future we will make more lightweight parts carbon fiber body parts available to further reduce weight and increase vehicle performance. As development take place over the coming period more options such as an extra fuel tank for endurance races, central wheel locking system and a sequential gearbox will be made available.
The time spent on the track at the Dubai Autodrome can be seen not only as a shake down but also as an introduction. Prospects and interested parties can of course contact us and where possible specific requirements as made by the customer can be fulfilled. First two CR-8 can be delivered in the beginning of 2008 provided there is no option given on them yet. "
CR-8 Team
