Discover the Wolf GB08 Thunder: High-Performance Race Car Features and Specifications
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The Wolf GB08 Thunder is a high-performance race car designed for gentleman drivers, offering exceptional performance due to its impressive weight-to-power ratio of 1.71 (378 kg x 220 hp). It has been selected by the Italian Automobile Federation (AciSport) as the sole car permitted to participate in the Italian Sports Prototype Championship from 2018 to 2022. The vehicle is available in two engine versions: 1.0 liter and 1.1 liter, making it suitable for track days and hill climb events.
Chassis:
- The chassis is a carbon fiber monocoque, approved by FIA under Art.277.
- It features front and rear roll-bars, a collapsible steering column, and a front carbon fiber crash box, all homologated by FIA.
- The fuel tank is F3 FIA approved with a capacity of 40 liters.
Engines:
- The car is powered by an Aprilia RSV4 engine, available in two versions: 1.0 liter with 201 hp and 1.1 liter with 219 hp.
- The engine is developed on a dyno and features a specific lubrication system, Wolf Power electronics, and a double air intake.
Transmission:
- The transmission system includes a Wolf Power LSD limited-slip differential and a paddle-activated, auto-blip, electronic gear-shift system.
- It also features a carbon belt transmission system with changeable final transmission ratios.
Electronics:
- The car is equipped with a Wolf Power multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift and a backlight LCD display, featuring shift light LEDs and predicted lap time.
- Data acquisition is available with 10 analog outputs, including GPS, internal accelerometer & gyro, brake pressure sensors, suspension logging travel, and steering wheel angle.
- Additional features include a radio cable output, HD Cam, and Wolf Power engine software diagnosis.
Bodywork and Aerodynamics:
- The bodywork is made of fiber glass done in autoclave, and the car features an adjustable rear wing for aerodynamic efficiency.
Safety & Equipment:
- The vehicle meets FIA Art.277 safety standards.
Suspension:
- The front suspension consists of a push rod with a mono damper and a configurable anti-roll bar.
- The rear suspension features a push rod with double wishbone and two dampers.
Dampers:
- The dampers used are Wolf Power 2 ways.
Wheels:
- The front wheels are 9x13", and the rear wheels are 10.5x13".
Brakes:
- Both front and rear brakes are discs measuring 250 x 10 mm, equipped with monobloc calipers.
Dimensions:
- The car has a length of 4121 mm, a width of 1783 mm, and a wheelbase of 2527 mm.
Weight:
- The total weight of the car is 378 Kg.
Optional Features:
- Options include a carbon belt transmission, carbon seat, kit data sensors & GPS, received beacon, rest foot, rear carbon wing, HD camera & case, and design & wrapping.
Market Specifics:
- In the United States market, the GB08 Thunder is sold with both engines in the basic version or with an Optionals Pack that includes a carbon wing, data sensors (brake + GPS + steering), HD camera, and transmission carbon belt.
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