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2021-onwards
- Engine: Warspeed Prepared Control LS3 6.2 Ltr Engine.
- Control ECU: Haltech Nexus Locked, with Control Wiring Harness.
- Control Dash: Motec C125 with Data Logging.
- Exhaust Manifold: Standard GM.
- Exhaust System: Twin 3inch with X Pipe.
Brakes and Wheels
- Front Brakes: AP Racing 6- Piston Front Calipers with 395mm ventilated discs.
- Rear Brakes: AP RACING 4- Piston Rear Calipers with 355mm ventilated discs.
- Each team will use 3 sets of front brake rotors and pads per race meeting.
V8 Supercars are powered by a 5L fuel injected V8 engine that exerts 620 horsepower at up to 7500 rpm. With a minimum weight of 1355kg, these V8 machines have a top speed of 300 km per hour and can go from 0 to 100 km per hour in four seconds.
What is the top speed of the V8 supercar? ›
V8 Supercars
Top speed: 300km/h / 186mph approx. The Supercars Championship is a touring car category based in Australia.
How much is a V8 Superute? ›
Brand New Holden V8 Superute for sale or lease never raced ready to go turn key as per current series specifications. Lease car Dry Hire $5K per round or wet hire where you fly in fly out and we look after the car for you $25k per round. or outright purchase $120k ono.
Do V8 Supercars have a clutch pedal? ›
While selecting a higher gear in a present day Supercar is generally a clutchless process, with the assistance of the shift-cut, the downshift still requires the driver to blip the throttle.
How many gears does a V8 supercar have? ›
6 speed sequential gear selection + slide engagement reverse, sequence R,N,1,2,3,4,5,6. Manual sequential gearchange.
Are V8 Supercars manual or automatic? ›
Fan feedback and the unique Supercars driving spectacle drove the decision to retain a manual stick shift system for Gen3.
Can a V8 be faster than V12? ›
A V8 engine is not 'faster' than a V12 engine. The engine has no speed; the vehicle in which it is placed determines the speed. What speed a vehicle is depends on a number of factors, including its aerodynamics, weight, engine power, etc.
How much horsepower does a Nascar have? ›
| NASCAR engine |
|---|
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output |
| Power output | 135–750 hp (101–559 kW) |
17 more rowsThe crown for the fastest V8 car currently goes to the Koenigsegg Jesko. Under the hood lies a 5.1-liter twin-turbo V8, unleashing a monstrous 1603 horsepower—but be warned, peak power demands a specific...
How hot is it in a V8 Supercar? ›
V8 Supercar drivers regularly lose around 3kg of their body weight in sweat during a race and risk heat stroke and dehydration thanks to blistering in-car temperatures of up to 68 degrees Celcius.
What is the fastest street legal supercar? ›
9, 2022, the Gas Monkey Garage-sponsored 2006 Ford GT known as the “BADD GT,” achieved a top speed of 310.8 mph (500.1 km/h) at Space Florida's Launch and Landing Facility, located in Kennedy Space Center, Florida, making this car the fastest street legal car in the world.
Who builds V8 Supercar engines? ›
KRE are builders of quality race winning engines, specialising in V8 Supercars and Sprintcars.
What motor is in the new V8 supercars? ›
This is maybe the most significant shift in the history of Supercars from an aesthetics perspective. But don't worry, they're still Supercars! The Ford Mustang GT will be fitted with a 5.4L 'Coyote' DOHC V8 engine, while the Chevrolet Camaro will be powered by a 5.7-litre Chevrolet Racing LTR V8 engine.
Who builds V8 supercar engines? ›
KRE are builders of quality race winning engines, specialising in V8 Supercars and Sprintcars.
Did Ford make a ute? ›
The ute is Born
He completed his original design in October, 1933, and quickly produced two prototypes for testing. By January 23, 1934, he had the final drawings and the new Ford ute went into production with Bandt christening his design a 'coupe-utility'.
