Audi R8 LMS Cup
| Category | One-make racing by Audi |
|---|---|
| Country | Asia |
| Inaugural season | 2012 |
| Constructors | Audi |
| Tyre suppliers | Michelin |
| Drivers' champion |
 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 |  Marchy Lee |
Audi Ultra Team |  Jeffrey Lee |
| 2013 | Adderly Fong |
KAMLUNG Racing Team | Alex Au |
| 2014 | Alex Yoong |
Audi TEDA Racing Team |  Lin Yue |
| 2015 | Alex Yoong |
Audi TEDA Racing Team |  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
- ↑ "The Race Car". Audi (Audi). Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ↑ "Audi R8 LMS Cup". www.audi-motorsport-asia.com. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ↑ "Audi R8 LMS Cup". www.audi-motorsport-asia.com. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ↑ "Audi R8 LMS Cup". www.audi-motorsport-asia.com. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
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