What gearbox do the V8 Supercars use?
Xtrac’s ‘P1293’ Transaxle has been designed specifically as the new control gearbox for the 2019 Australian Supercars Championship.
Who won 2015 V8 Supercars?
2015 V8 Supercars Championship Results
| Session | Winner | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 › 2015 Clipsal 500 Adelaide | Jamie Whincup › Red Bull Racing Australia #1 – Holden Commodore VF | Full Results › Event Results › |
| Race 2 › 2015 Clipsal 500 Adelaide | Fabian Coulthard › Freightliner Racing #14 – Holden Commodore VF | Full Results › Event Results › |
How many gears does a V8 Supercar have?
Power is transferred from the engine to the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential transaxle with an integrated spool differential.
How much does a V8 Supercar TYRE cost?
WHEELS-TYRES-BRAKES – $18,000 An individual 18-inch wheel costs $600-$700 and the tyres are provided by Dunlop at around $250 each, depending on the compound, tread and usage.
Do V8 Supercars use a clutch?
Ask yourself this: What do WRC drivers, drag racers and V8 Supercars and F1 drivers all have in common? They don’t use a clutch pedal to change gear. And that cost – the development of a new car for both automatic and manual drivers – has to be amortised in the purchase price new-car buyers pay.
Do V8 Supercars have reverse gear?
Do the cars have reverse gear? The cars are fitted with a reverse gear system fitted on the rear axle assembly which is engaged electrically by the simple press of a button.
Who won v8 Supercars 2016?
Shane van Gisbergen
Shane van Gisbergen, driving for Triple Eight Race Engineering, secured his first championship title with one race remaining, winning eight races during the season.
Do V8 Supercar drivers use clutch?
V8 Supercars also use straight-cut sequential shift gearboxes, though all the drivers use the clutch for downshifting.
How much does it cost to buy a V8?
New engines start at around $4,000 for a 4-cylinder, around $5,500 for a V6 and $7,000 for a V8. Prices increase from these figures based on complexity of the engine and the brand of car.
What are the levers for in a V8 Supercar?
The knob traditionally used in V8 Supercars is a ‘set and forget’ item which might be adjusted every few laps. However, the belief among rival teams is that the T8 lever would permit constant adjustment during a lap, potentially allowing the brake balance to be changed between consecutive corners.
When did the V8 Supercars Championship start 2015?
The 2015 International V8 Supercars Championship (often simplified to the 2015 V8 Supercars Championship) was an FIA -sanctioned international motor racing series for V8 Supercars. It was the seventeenth running of the V8 Supercar Championship Series and the nineteenth series in which V8 Supercars have contested the premier Australian touring…
Where do the V8 Supercars races take place?
V8 Supercars is a touring car racing category based in Australia and run as an International Series under Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) regulations. V8 Supercar events take place in all Australian states and territories, excluding the Australian Capital Territory (which formerly held the Canberra 400).
Who are the manufacturers of the V8 Supercars?
Nissan were the first new manufacturer to commit to the series with four Nissan Altimas, followed by Erebus Motorsport with three Mercedes-Benz E63 AMGs. Volvo entered the series in 2014 with Garry Rogers Motorsport racing the Volvo S60.
What was Project Blueprint for V8 Supercars?
Project Blueprint was developed by Paul Taylor and Wayne Cattach, who spent two years designing a formula which would eliminate most of the differences between the Fords and Holdens. Project Blueprint saw the chassis pick-up points, wheelbase, track and driving position become common across both manufacturers.