Honda HSV-010 SuperGT Racer Revealed Further In New Specs And Photos 2011


Official weight is listed as 1100kg, thanks in large part to the full unpainted carbon fibre body. Honda has not revealed specific output figures, but 500hp or more and 392Nm or more is the official word. Dropping the aborted NSX's V10 powerplant, the GT500 class HSV-010 GT is powered by the naturally-aspirated HR10EG 3.4 litre V8 engine. Honda has today revealed a host of new images and details for its brand-new track-only GT500 race car. Specifications and performance characteristics Length x Width x Height (m): 4.675 x 2.000 x (not disclosed) Wheelbase (m): 2.700. Vehicle weight (kg): 1,100 or more. Engine name: HR10EG. Configuration: Liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated, longitudinal V8 V angle (°): 90. Valve train: Gear-driven DOHC: 2 intake and 2 exhaust valves per cylinder. Displacement (cm3): 3,397. Bore x stroke (mm): 93.0 x 62.5. Compression ratio: (Not disclosed). Maximum output: 500 or more. Maximum torque(Nm): 392 or more. Throttle control system: Mechanical. Fuel supply system: Programmed fuel injection system (Honda PGM-FI). Fuel: Lead-free premium gasoline. Lubrication: Dry sump. Transmission mechanism: Constant mesh. Transmission shifting method: Steering paddle shifter. Steering system mechanism: Rack and pinion system with electric The HSV-010 GT is scheduled to make its race debut at the opening round of the 2011 SuperGT GT500 series on March 20. Race spec double wishbone suspension with a torsion bar spring system is used at all four corners. A six speed sequential transmission transfers power to the rear wheels, controlled via the requisite wheel mounted shift paddles.