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]

Wolf GB08[1][2][3][4][5]
CategoryCN
Production2010–present[6]
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber monocoque, fiberglass body
SuspensionDouble 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)
Wheelbase2,527–2,677 mm (99.5–105.4 in)
EngineAprilia 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]
TransmissionSadev 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

References

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  1. ^ "Wolf Race Cars – GB08SM and GB08SM Turbo". www.springmountainmotorsports.com.
  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.