The 2008 MINI CHALLENGE Nurburgring Nordschleife race runs this weekend and look for fast running R56 Club Sports. Thomas Neumann came in with the best time on the north loop today. High-res wallpaper photos and full report to follow.

ts' rennsport report
http://www.tsrennsport.com/weblog/?p=366

 

thank you for sharing... what are the specs for the 2008 MINI Challenge car ?

 

2008 MINI CHALLENGE Club Sport R56

Technische Daten. [-ed; roughly translated...]

Engine: MINI John Cooper Works engine performance, Four-cylinder in-line engine with twin-scroll turbocharger and gasoline direct injection, built across the front racing exhaust system

Displacement: 1,598 cm3

Power: 155 kW/211 hp at 6,000 min-1

Max. Torque: 260 Nm at 1.850-5.700 min-1
(Over Boost: 280 Nm at 2.000-5.300 min-1)

Power transfer: front-wheel drive, six-speed manual gearboxes

Suspension: single, McPherson spring legs forward, Central handlebar rear axle, EPAS (Electrical Power Assisted Steering), 7.5x17-inch aluminum wheels (Borbet) MINI CHALLENGE in the design, train-pressure stage Adjustable shock absorbers (KW Automotive), adjustable spring leg Domstrebe front, racing Brakes (AP Racing), ABS rennspezifische configuration,
Limited slip differential)

Tyres: racing tires (Dunlop) / Slicks 215/45-17
Rain tires 205/45-17

Body: John Cooper Works aerodynamics package,
Adjustable rear wing, rear diffuser, Barometer-lifting,

Driving performance: acceleration (0-100 km / h) in 6.1 seconds,
Maximum speed: 240 km / h.
Braking (100-0 km / h): 3.1 seconds or 31 meters

Security: Eingeschweißter roll cage, Recaro Racing Seats, Six-point safety belt, Racing ABS, Racing wheel (Sparco), automatic fire extinguishing system, racing seat including Head And Neck Support (HANS) system

Weight: 1,170 kg (minimum weight inclusive driver gem. Rules)

Dimensions: Wheelbase: 2,467 mm, length 3,798 mm,
Width 1,683 mm, height 1,446 mm

Fuel capacity: 50 litres

Fuel: Super Unleaded, 98 octane

Price: 49,900 euros including VAT

Source: MINI CHALLENGE Germany

 

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