Specifications
Porsche RS Spyder
Engine:
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Type |
Porsche MR6 |
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Concept |
Endurance racing engine, compact and lightweight, very low centre of gravity, integrated into the chassis as a structural part |
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Enigine |
90-degree V8 |
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Displacement |
3,397 cm³ |
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Output |
478 hp |
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Torque |
370 Nm |
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Air restrictor |
1 x 42,9 mm Ø |
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Intake system |
with single cylinder throttle valves |
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Gas exchange |
4 valves/cylinder, each with 2 overhead camshafts (DOHC) |
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Lubrication system/oil supply |
Dry-sump lubrication, oil/water heat exchanger |
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Lubricant |
Mobil 1 |
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Engine management |
Electronic engine management |
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Exhaust system |
Open high-performance manifold |
Transmission:
|
Type |
Porsche GR6 |
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Concept |
Sequential, spur-gear constant-mesh transmission, installed lengthways, aluminium housing, integrated into the chassis as a structural part |
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Number of gears |
6 forward gears, 1 reverse gear |
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Gear changes |
Electro-pneumatic system operated by switches on steering wheel |
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Differential |
Mechanical locking differential plus traction control |
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Clutch |
Three-disc carbon-fibre racing clutch (ZF Sachs) |
Chassis:
|
Concept |
2-seater open racing sports car, monocoque with flange-mounted engine and transmission unit as load-bearing part of the vehicle |
|
Monocoque |
with integrated crash structures and safety fuel cell together with a front crash structure (nose) made from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) |
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Head protection |
Head rest with head protection in accordance with FIA regulations |
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Restraint systems |
Six-point seat belt, prepared for using the HANS® system |
Suspension:
|
Concept |
Front and rear wheel suspension with double triangular control arms, camber, toe and height are adjustable |
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Suspension/damping |
Four-way, spring/damper units activated by pushrods, adjustable torsion-bar springs, dampers (ZF Sachs) and anti-roll bars |
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Brake system |
With dual master cylinders and variable brake force distribution |
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Brake discs |
Internally vented carbon-fibre brake discs, diameter: 380 mm front, 355 mm rear |
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Brake calipers |
Six-piston aluminium fixed calipers |
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Wheels |
One-piece 18-inch alloy wheels with central locking element, weight: 7.5 kg (front), 8.5 kg (rear) |
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Tyres |
Racing tyres (Michelin) |
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Steering |
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering |
Body:
|
Concept |
Multi-part exterior panelling and underbody lining, aerodynamically and thermodynamically optimised |
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Trim |
Multi-part front, side and rear trim panel in CFRP |
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Underbody |
Underbody lining with rear diffuser in CFRP, skid block in accordance with ACO regulations |
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Rear wing |
Two wing elements, adjustable |
Data:
|
Length |
4,650 mm |
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Width |
2,000 mm |
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Height |
1,068 mm (over reference surface) |
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Weight |
800 kg (American Le Mans Series), 825 kg (Le Mans Series/24h Le Mans); excluding driver and fuel |
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Tank capacity |
90 l (American Le Mans Series), 80 l (Le Mans Series/24h Le Mans) |
