5.0-litre
Engine and drivetrain 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 use 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.
What car will replace Holden in V8 Supercars?
Camaro
It was announced at Bathurst last month that the Camaro will join the championship in 2022, pitted against its traditional rival, the Ford Mustang. The General Motors hero car will therefore replace the Holden Commodore on Australian race tracks, following the end of the line for the local brand.
What are the levers in a V8 Supercar?
The knob traditionally used in V8 Supercars is a ‘set and forget’ item which might be adjusted every few laps. However, the belief among rival teams is that the T8 lever would permit constant adjustment during a lap, potentially allowing the brake balance to be changed between consecutive corners.
What kind of engine does a supercar have?
V8 engine
Today all Supercars are powered by a 5.0 litre naturally aspirated V8 engine running on E85 ethanol. Ford, Holden and Nissan each have their own engines, and the engine must match the body. The Ford engine is a Boss 302-derived engine, and the Nissan from the VK56DE.
Who makes V8 Supercar engines?
KRE
KRE are builders of quality race winning engines, specialising in V8 Supercars and Sprintcars.
What gearbox is in a V8 Supercar?
Xtrac’s ‘P1293’ Transaxle has been designed specifically as the new control gearbox for the 2019 Australian Supercars Championship. P1293 unit is a longitudinal transaxle, with six forward gears, selected by the driver via a manual sequential gearshift, with the gear cluster ahead of the output axis.
How many Litres of fuel does a V8 Supercar hold?
V8 Supercar (Car of the Future) Technical Specifications
| Vehicle | 4-door commonly available sedan: Ford Falcon FG / Holden ZB Commodore / Nissan Altima |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 112 litres |
| Fuel | Shell E85 Race Blend (85% ethanol, 15% petrol blend) |
| Fuel Cell | Control part from Premier Fuel Systems |
| Windscreen | Polycarbonate |
What cars will be used in V8 Supercars 2022?
ENTRY LIST: 2022 Repco Supercars Championship
| Team | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Johnson Racing | Will Davison | Ford Mustang GT |
| Dick Johnson Racing | Anton De Pasquale | Ford Mustang GT |
| Tickford Racing | Cam Waters | Ford Mustang GT |
| Tickford Racing | James Courtney | Ford Mustang GT |
What cars will be racing in Supercars 2022?
The two confirmed cars for 2022 will be the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang. Even though the Camaro isn’t sold in Australia, GMSV is supporting the introduction of the car, as it will help promote the Chevrolet brand as it introduces the Corvette and Silverado 1500 into the local market.
Do v8 Supercars have a handbrake?
Supercars is set to implement new pitlane rules this season, designed to stop rear-wheel movement while pitstops are taking place. In a bid to avoid repeat scenarios, Supercars has now mandated that the car’s hydraulic handbrake must be engaged when the car is in its pit bay undertaking a pitstop.
Can you buy a V8 Supercar engine?
“You can buy a crate engine for about $40,000. “Those engines are V8 naturally aspirated, and do 20,500km between rebuilds. That is getting on for double what a Supercar season is likely to be in the future.
What is the power of a V8 Supercar?
Power A V8 supercar has to be front-engined and rear-wheel drive. Every car is powered by either a 5.0 L Ford “Windsor” SVO or Chevrolet Aurora race engine (depending on the make) which is capable of producing between 460 and 485 kW (620 — 650 bhp) of power, but generally quoted as a little over 450 kW (600 bhp) in race trim.
What does holdholden’s two-year contract extension mean for Supercars?
Holden’s two-year contract extension with Triple Eight locks in the ZB Commodore and V8 engine as the company’s Supercars package until the end of 2021. The company’s marketing boss Kristian Aquilina has declared there is ‘no question mark’ over the package going forward, following Thursday’s surprise contract announcement.
How is Holden using Supercars to market its full range?
Holden is using its Supercars program to market its full model range, with branding advertising its Acadia and Equinox SUVs appearing on the ZB racecars this year. “From a marketing standpoint, that’s less important, the connection between the powertrain on the track and what’s happening on the road,” he said.
What happened to Holden Commodore in the Supercars Championship?
Holden, which comprises about two thirds of the field in the Supercars Championship, announced in late 2019 that it would retire the Commodore nameplate. A Supercars spokesperson said the series had been planning for a “future without Commodore for a while now”.
