Who won V8 Supercars 2015?
Mark Winterbottom
Mark Winterbottom won his first drivers’ championship. Triple Eight Race Engineering won its sixth consecutive teams’ championship.
How much horsepower does a V8 Supercar have?
Engine and drivetrain All cars currently use a 5.0-litre, naturally aspirated, V8-engine with indirect electronic fuel injection, capable of producing between 460 and 485 kW (620–650 bhp) at the maximum allowed 7500rpm.
Are any supercars automatic?
Some supercars have 9-12 automatic gears, which proves difficult to efficiently shift through manually.
Are all supercars automatic?
Most new supercars are semi-automatic and have a paddle shift gear box which mean that the gears are changed without the need of a clutch. You are able to drive with an automatic licence in this situation.
How much is a supercar TYRE worth?
An individual 18-inch wheel costs $600-$700 and the tyres are provided by Dunlop at around $250 each, depending on the compound, tread and usage.
Who won the Australian Touring Car Championship and V8 Supercars?
Lowndes recovered in the second race to score his 100th career victory in the Australian Touring Car Championship and V8 Supercars, becoming the first driver to reach the mark. Tim Slade finished second ahead of Mostert.
What does V8 Supercars Championship stand for?
The 2015 International V8 Supercars Championship (often simplified to the 2015 V8 Supercars Championship) was an FIA -sanctioned international auto racing series for V8 Supercars.
Who won the 2015 V8 Supercars Championship?
Triple Eight Race Engineering won its sixth consecutive teams’ championship. The 2015 International V8 Supercars Championship (often simplified to the 2015 V8 Supercars Championship) was an FIA -sanctioned international auto racing series for V8 Supercars.
Why did the V8 Supercar Commission change tyre allocation for Adelaide?
From Darwin, in response to processional racing in the 60 km SuperSprint races, the V8 Supercar Commission changed tyre allocations to give teams a set of soft compound rubber for the second race. The Holden VF Commodore of Fabian Coulthard, who won the second race of the Clipsal 500 Adelaide.