One of the best on-boards w/ commentary we’ve seen in a long time. Paul Ricard is such a beautiful track! The Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2R runs an Audi V8 running at 455hp/450tq. (Specs after the jump)
The number 85 Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2R, driven by Jeroen Bleekemolen ran in its new configuration for the first time on Friday in the Le Mans Series free practice sessions. Find next a video where Jeroen Bleekemolen, Peter Dumbreck and Tom Coronel comment on one of their laps at one of the most amazing tracks of this planet.
2010 Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2R specifications
Engine
Make: Audi
Type: V8 – 90 degree block angle
Capacity: 4000 cc
Power: approximate 455 bhp (but depends on restrictor size)
Torque: 450 Nm
Maximum revolutions: 8500 rpm
Pistons: Pankl
Valve train: Del West
Conrods: Pankl
Transmission
Rearwheel drive
Hewland NLT 6 Speed Sequential gearbox
AP-Racing carbon clutch
Chassis and suspension
Aluminium space frame with integrated roll cage
ATL Safety fuel tank of 90 liter capacity
Fully adjustable independent suspension
Moton coil over damper Adjustable shock absorbers with Eibach springs
CNC machined Upright from solid billets of aluminium
Electrical system
Bosch MS 4.2 engine management system
Pi Sigma Data logging and telemetry system
Pit-to-Car radio communication system
Tyre pressure warning system
Electrical power steering
Xenon Lights
Race application wiring harness
Brake system
AP-Racing Twin-circuit brake-system with adjustable brake balance, 6-piston aluminium brake calipers at the front and rear with ventilated grooved brake discs
Brake disc diameter, front 355 x 32 mm and rear, 378 x 35.5 mm
Wheels and tyres
OZ racing wheels with central locknuts
Michelin tyres, Front 260-670/18, Rear 310/710/18
Sizes and weights
Kerb weight: 1245 kg
Wheelbase: 2580 mm
Overall length: 4177 mm
Fuel tank capacity: 90 Ltr
Minimum ground clearance: 55 mm
Looking for more? Have a look below.
- Spyker Squadron ready for the 8 Hours of Le Castellet
- Peter Dumbreck, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Tom Coronel join Spyker Squadron for 2010
- LMS: SNORAS Spyker Squadron takes second in the 1000km of the Nurburgring
- LMS: SNORAS Spyker Squadron 1000k of the Nurburgring Preview
- Spyker Squadron to conduct test in Portugal
