AUDI 200 N6000 - WORLD RECORD PROTOTYPE

 

In 1983 Daimler-Benz went to the oval at Nardo in the south of Italy to set new World Records with their four valve 190 E 2.3 - 16.

When introducing their new five valve engines AUDI wanted to beat these records. 1988 AUDI went to Nardo with three prototypes: five cylinder / five valve engines, turbo-charged, 650 HP, 2.9 bar boost, 6500 RPM, four wheel drive, catalyc converter, aluminum roof / doors and kevlar bonnets. Top speed up to 400 km/h. Driver, tyres and complete engine oil coud be changed in 25 seconds. In the same time refueling of 340 liter unleaded petrol took place.

Drivers where mostly german speaking sportscar racers like Walter Lechner, Olaf Manthey, Sigi Brunn, Hellmut Mundas or Rudi Seher.

The team managed to achieve several World Records:

e.g. 500 miles - 324.509 km/h / 1000 kilometers - 326.403 km/h

All records are approved by the FIA. DOWNLOAD

Brunn Racing currently restores one of the three original cars. It will be fully functional, with fresh engine, in absolutely original condition. The work will be finished at the beginning of 2009. Thereafter to car will be up for sale.

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