Wolf GB08

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Wolf GB08 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Category CN
Production2010–present [6]
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber monocoque, fiberglass body
Suspension Double wishbones, pushrod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, adjustable anti-roll bar
Length4,121–4,787 mm (162.2–188.5 in)
Width1,783–1,920 mm (70.2–75.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,527–2,677 mm (99.5–105.4 in)
Engine Aprilia RSV4 1.0–1.1 L (61.0–67.1 cu in) 65° DOHC V4 naturally-aspirated mid-engined [7]
PSA 1.6 L (97.6 cu in) DOHC I4 turbocharged mid-engined
Honda K20 2.0–2.4 L (122.0–146.5 cu in) DOHC I4 turbocharged mid-engined [8] [9]
Ford 5.2 L (317.3 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined [10]
Powertec 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) [11] 72° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined [12]
Hayabusa 1.7 L (103.7 cu in) DOHC V8 supercharged mid-engined [13]
Transmission Sadev SLR82 or Wolf RC184 6-speed paddle-shift sequential [14]
Power201–650 hp (150–485 kW) [15]
Weight378–650 kg (833–1,433 lb) [16]
Competition history

The Wolf GB08 is a series of sports prototype race cars, designed, developed, and built by Italian manufacturer Wolf Racing Cars, for various forms of motorsports, like hillclimbing [17] and sports car racing, produced by the company since 2010. [18] [19] [20]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Motorsports Southwest, LLC - Wolf GB08 Specs". motorsports-sw.com.
  3. ↑ "Tornado" . Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  4. ↑ "F MISTRAL" . Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "Wolf GB08 Thunder" . Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  6. ↑ "Wolf NA – Wolf Race Cars". wolfnorthamerica.com.
  7. ↑ Patil, Sagar (April 19, 2018). "Aprilia RSV4 motor will now power the "Wolf GB08 Thunder"". TopSpeed.
  8. ↑ "Wolf GB08 TSC-LT Pikes Peak 2021". GTPlanet.
  9. ↑ "2016 Wolf GB08 SM" . Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  10. ↑ Wolf GB08 Tornado wolfracingcars.com July 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2023
  11. ↑ Becker, Brett (February 16, 2017). "Upping the Ante - JFC Racing Dials in V8 Power for Its Wolf Chassis at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill".
  12. ↑ "2017 Wolf GB08 F1 DSC" . Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  13. ↑ "Racecar Profile: Wolf GB08 F1" . Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  14. ↑ "Wolf GB08 F1 SM" (PDF). Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  15. ↑ "Wolf Extreme". Driving your dream.
  16. ↑ "Wolf GB08 Tornado". Driving your dream.
  17. ↑ "Racing Lines: The Brit who aims to conquer Pikes Peak". Autocar.
  18. ↑ "Wolf GB08 Tornado Extreme - NIVELANDO A ENGENHARIA". February 5, 2022.
  19. ↑ Okulski, Travis (July 6, 2017). "The Mysticism of Downforce". Road & Track.
  20. ↑ "Wolf Launch New GB08 Tornado | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com.
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