Technical Specifications
Schmidt Racing

Volkswagen Corrado VR-6 Supercharged

General | Engine | Drivetrain | Chassis | Performance Data

General VW Corrado VR-6
Curb weight, lb./ (kg) 2280 (1026)
Weight distribution, front/rear, % 68 / 32
Wheelbase, in./ (mm) 96.3 (2446)
Track, front/rear, in./ (mm) 57 / 57 (1447)
Length x width x height, in./ (mm) 161 x 69 x 47 (4089x1752x1193)
Tires 23.5 x 10 x 16 Goodyear Sliks
Wheels 10x16J Wide Five Wheels
 
Engine VW Corrado, VR-6
Engine type Unique DOHC inline/V 6, Vortec Supercharger, Intercooler,
Bore x stroke, in. / ( mm ) 3.35 x 3.56 ( 82.0 x 90.3 )
Displacement,(cc) 2875
Compression ratio 11.0 : 1
Power @ rpm, hp at the wheels 312 @ 6700 at 8 lb boost
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft.  253 @ 5800
Fuel requirement min 100 Octane
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal.( liters) 20 ( 70 )
 
Drivetrain VW Corrado, VR-6
Drivetrain Front engine/front drive
Manual transmission 5-speed with limited slip differential, transmission oil cooler
Ratios:
......1st 3.30 : 1
......2nd 1.94 : 1
......3rd 1.31 : 1
......4th 1.03 : 1
......5th 0.84 : 1
......Reverse 3.06 : 1
Final drive ratio 3.97 : 1
 
Chassis VW Corrado, VR-6
Front suspension Schmidt Racing Struts,VW lower A arms with solid bushings,Afcoil springs, Koni externally adjustable shock absorbers, Schmidt Racing Caster Camber plates, 22mm torsion bar
Rear suspension Schmidt Racing Struts,VW lower A arms with solid bushings,Afcoil springs, Koni externally adjustable shock absorbers, Schmidt Racing Camber adjustment mounts, 22mm torsion bar
Steering type Rack & pinion, power assist
Brake system 4-wheel drilled discs, Dual Master's, front Wilwood 4 piston Caliper, rear OE front Caliper,dual proportioning valve
 
Performance data VW Corrado, VR-6
Acceleration, 0-60 mph, 5.6 sec
Top speed, mph / (km) 144 ( 231 at 7000rpm )
Fuel economy, 27 L / 100km

DYNO SHEET

This Dyno graph shows the actual horse power measured on the wheels. By measuring fluit loss and drive train loss ( negative horse power )the flywheel horsepower of the Engien is calculated.

About the CANADA GT Challenge Cup Series

The Series

The concept of the Canada GT Challenge Cup is to provide competitors and manufacturers a competitive arena for production-based cars.

There are two classes of competition — GT-1 and GT-2 that make up the series. Vehicles are grouped based on their performance .

13 Races in 1999, all 1 hour duration.

Race locations

Mosport

Shannonville

Mt.Tremblant

Technical Regulations

Cars can be prepaired to any FIA / SCCA or CASC Sports Car rule book. The Cars must be production based or FIA homoligated.

Authorized Modifications:In accodrdance to any above mentioned rulebook. A additional +/- 10 % rule applies.

Engine: In accordance to any above mentioned rule book.A additional +/- 10 % rule applies.

Suspension: In accodrdance to any above mentioned rulebook.A additional +/- 10 % rule applies.

Brakes: Free

Exhaust System: Free

Wheels: In accodrdance to any above mentioned rulebook.A additional +/- 10 % rule applies.

Tires: Free

GT-2 Cars include:

Porsche 968, Porsche 911, Chevy Camaro, Corvette, Ford Mustang, Eagel Talon Turbo 4WD, Datsun 240 Z,Toyota Supra Turbo