How much does a V8 Supercar team cost?

“The raw costs of running the car, staff, flights, accommodation, everything else that goes into it. “It varies per car, we’ve got around 25 cars running on the (V8 Supercars) field somewhere between 3 and 5 million (dollars) is the ballpark (annual cost per car).”

How much does a V8 Supercar TYRE cost?

WHEELS-TYRES-BRAKES – $18,000 An individual 18-inch wheel costs $600-$700 and the tyres are provided by Dunlop at around $250 each, depending on the compound, tread and usage.

What engine does Holden use in V8 Supercars?

5.0-litre V8 engine
The current V8 Supercars engine specifications have, like the engines themselves, been fine-tuned over the past 28 years. Both the Ford Mustang and Holden Commodore use a 5.0-litre V8 engine that has been specifically created for racing, with many bespoke parts.

Who has the most V8 Supercar race wins?

Jamie Whincup
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How much does a V8 Supercar driver earn?

SUPERSTAR driver salaries as high as $1 million a year have triggered talk of a salary cap in V8 Supercars racing.

Do V8 Supercars have power steering?

They have power steering but it’s nowhere near as power assisted as the car you drive. You’re forever pulling gears on a 20 kilo gear stick, there’s big brake pressure and steering pressure.

What diff ratio do V8 Supercars use?

This year V8 Supercars will be monitoring whether to swap from the 3.15:1 diff ratio to a taller ratio if there are any signs the new Albins transaxle is suffering because of extended time on the rev limiter down Conrod Straight.

What horsepower is a V8 Supercar?

All cars currently use a 5.0-litre, naturally aspirated V8-engine with indirect electronic fuel injection, capable of producing between 460 and 485 kW (620–650 bhp) at the maximum allowed 7500rpm.

Do V8 Supercars have a clutch?

Modern supercars do not have a clutch pedal but are equipped with automatic transmissions instead. This includes a paddle-shift system behind the steering wheel which allows the driver to shift gears much faster.

Who is the oldest V8 Supercar driver?

James Courtney
James Courtney may be the oldest driver on the Supercars circuit but he’s confident he has plenty left in the tank.

How much horsepower does a V8 Supercar have?

Is this the new VF Commodore race car?

New VF Commodore race car carries instantly recognizable HRT look and presence Just one day after Holden unveiled its stunning new VF Commodore, it’s official factory racing team, the Holden Racing Team has today uncovered the racing variant of the all-new VF Commodore.

What is the iRacing V8 Supercars series?

As the name suggests, the iRacing.com V8 Supercars Series is the officially-sanctioned online racing series of the hugely successful V8 Supercar Series. It’s also the online home of one of motorsport’s great rivalries, where the Ford FalconFG II and the Holden VF Commodore go door-to-door on some of the world’s most legendary road courses.

What is the history of the V8 Supercar Championship?

Initially known as the ‘Konica V8 Lites’, the first round is held at Eastern Creek on March 26, 2000 and Dean Canto wins the first series. It is now known as the Dunlop Super2 Series. The V8 Supercar Championship holds its first overseas event at Pukekohe in New Zealand.

When will the HRT VF Commodores make their 2013 debut?

The HRT VF Commodores will make their track debut on Saturday, 16 February for the Official Pre Season Test Day at Sydney Motorsport Park, ahead of the first event of the 2013 Championship, Adelaide’s Clipsal 500, 28 February-3 March.