Audi R8 LMS GT3

TYRES

• Slick (Soft), Front: 1.78 bar, Rear: 1.72 bar, Tyre blanket temp: 80°C. Optimal operating window for max grip: 85–100°C (slicks) — single hot lap allows running toward the lower-mid end at pressure since track heat builds fast through Craner/Coppice.

ELECTRONICS

• TC1: 3
• TC2: 1
• ABS: 4
• Brake Pressure: 100%
• Brake Bias: F: 54% / R: 46%

DRIVETRAIN

• Fuel Map: Map 1 — maximum power, richest mixture, no fuel saving (qualifying only, minimal fuel load ~10L)
• Gear Ratios:
• 1st: 2.92
• 2nd: 2.24
• 3rd: 1.81
• 4th: 1.52
• 5th: 1.31
• 6th: 1.14
• Final Drive: 3.42

SUSPENSION

• // FRONT
• Ride Height: 50 mm
• Wheel Rate FL / FR: 145000 N/m / 145000 N/m
• ARB: 120 N/mm
• Brake Torque Multiplier: 100%
• Brake Bias: 54%
• // REAR
• Ride Height: 55 mm
• Wheel Rate RL / RR: 130000 N/m / 130000 N/m
• ARB: 95 N/mm
• Diff Preload: 50 Nm
• Diff Coast: 0.45
• Diff Power: 0.35

DAMPERS

AERO

• Front Splitter: 4 (of 6 clicks), Rear Wing: 7 (of 10), Downforce Level: High-biased rear-for-stability setup, Brake Ducts: F 2 / R 2 (minimal, cooling irrelevant for single lap)

KEY SETUP NOTE

• Craner Curves demands a slightly stiffer rear ARB and higher rear ride height than a race setup to resist mid-corner roll compression through the downhill sweepers — sacrificing a touch of rear mechanical grip at Goddards/Melbourne traction for flat-out stability where the lap is truly won.

TRACK GUIDE

• Melbourne (T1): Brake as late as possible in a straight line, trail into the apex — aggressive rotation here sets up strong exit traction onto Craner approach.
• Craner Curves (T2/3): Committed, minimal lift — car must be planted on entry; any mid-corner correction costs massive time. Trust the aero and stay full throttle through the dip if setup is right.
• Old Hairpin (T4): Late, hard brake; rotate the car early so throttle can be applied progressively from apex for the long uphill run to Coppice.
• Coppice (T6): Taken near-flat with a committed line — rear stability is critical; small inputs only, let the car ride the crest.
• Fogarty Esses (T8): Quick direction changes — prioritize front turn-in response and minimal roll to carry speed through both apexes.
• Goddards (T9): Late apex, patient throttle application — exit traction onto the pit straight is where final tenths are gained or lost.

THEORETICAL BEST LAP

• 1:24.200 — composite of optimal sector times from top