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21932 view(s)  The R8R was Audi's first "toe in the water" effort on what would result in the most succesfull campaign in recent Endurance history.
Just how much the Inglostad mark was focussed on Le Mans, was illustrated by the fact that they developped both a Coupe (R8C) and an open Prototype during the 98/99 season.
By deviding their efforts over 2 different cars Audi's recources were far strechted. During the 12 hrs of Sebring, only one of the R8R's was ready to be thouroughly tested before tackling the LM 24 hrs.
A third place showed promise of things to come, but upon arrival at the May LM test it was clear that the Audi's were no match for the Toyota's and BMW's on outright speed .
But at least the reliability of the R8R was, where the faster competion crashed & burned, the R8R had a troublefree run to 3rd.
Dimensions
Length: 4650 mm, Width: 2000 mm, Wheelbase: 2700 mm, Front Overhang: 900 mm, Rear Overhang: 1050 mm
Wheels: O.Z. forged magnesium rims,
Front: 13.5 x 18 inches, Rear: 14.5 x 18 inches,
Tires: Michelin Radial, Front: 33/65-18, Rear: 36/71-18
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Models for Audi R8R
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| Manufacturer |
Model |
Scale |
Dimensions (LxWxH) |
Wheelbase |
Front spur |
Rear spur |
| Cursa Models |
LM 99 |
1/24 |
99.9x82.5x41.0 |
99.9 |
82.5 |
82.5 |
| VMC/VRC |
LM 99 |
1/24 |
99.9x83.0x41.0 |
99.9 |
81.0 |
83.0 |
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| Joest #8 Joest Racing 1999 |
 Participated in:
Le Mans 24hrs LMP
Driven by: Emanuele Pirro (I)/Frank Biela (D)/Didier Theys (B)
Result: 3rd (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th(3:35.371)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo by: Paul Kooyman |
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