Saturday, May 19, 2012

Nurburgring 24: #89 Derichs Rennwagen e.V. Audi A8


This has got to be the most out-of-place car in the race right now.

It's got the W12 engine, Quattro, an automatic transmission, power steering, Porsche 996 brakes, wood paneling, and weighs a trim 1,650 kilos (3,600 pounds).  The strategy is zero to one tire change for the entire race!  I'll bet these guys will be the least fatigued after the race.

3 comments:

  1. EdvinMay 19, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Sounds like fun. How'd they do?

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  2. MaxichampMay 19, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    @Edvin: With a little over 8 hours left, they're around 115th. Not bad. They beat Heidfeld and the Gemballa McLaren even!

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  3. AlanMay 20, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    That is amazing. 3400 pounds is not much at all for such a large car, must be the aluminum construction.

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