Rotary Super Cars, a German carmaker, has just announced the launch of their new supercar - the RSC Raptor GT. The has a front mid-engine layout, with rear-wheel-drive, and two seats, obviously.
The RSC Raptor GT is powered by a 2.6-liter rotary engine that's available in four versions, with power outputs ranging from 500 hp, to 1,200 hp. The RSC Raptor GT S is the base model, equipped with Dry Sump, it develops 500 hp. The RSC Raptor GT RS has a water-to-air turbocharger system and develops 800 hp and the RSR has a twin-turbo and outputs a massive 1,200 hp. All versions of the RSC Raptor GT have the same torque output of 1.500Nm, which is electronically limited. There is also a RSC Raptor GT N-Specs race version. Unfortunately, the details of this
model have not been released yet.
The engine of the RSC Raptor GT is coupled with an 8-speed sequential RSC R-SHIFT transmission and the car comes with an R-DIFF electronic differential.
The official performance figures of the RSC Raptor GT say it can get from 0 to 100 km/h in 3 seconds, to 125 mph in 7 seconds and to 186 mph in 15.0 seconds. The top speed has not been announced yet.
The RSC Raptor GT price list will be announced at a later date.
RSC Press Release:
Highlights: RSC Raptor GT
Drivetrain Concept
The RSC Raptor GT S, RS, RSR and N-Spec does not have a conventional drive system as used in most of today's super sports cars. He has a self-developed and heavily modified, based on parts of the Mazda 13B MSP, high-performance engine with
four rotors (4-Rotor rotary engine) and, depending on the model, a water-to-air intercooled turbo or biturbo system. This engine is the heart of the RSC Raptor GT and gives him his very special temperament. The power output of a rotary engine uniformly grows with increasing rpm. The high-performance engine in the RSC Raptor GT has the redline set depending on the selected driving mode, up to 7,500 rpm or 9000 rpm. The fuel E85 is used, which is produced from rapeseed. By using this fuel to reduce the emissions by about 90% is feasible. The RSC Raptor GT already fulfills the Euro 6 standard. With the FlexFuel option he achieved at reduced power and use of Super Plus nor the Euro 5 standard.
The sequential 8-speed transmission in the RSC Raptor GT is controlled by the RSC R-SHIFT system - a co-developed hydraulic shift system with shift times of 25-35 milliseconds. While driving in SPORT Mode the driver shifts via shift paddles on the steering wheel to use the clutch for every gear change. While driving in RACE Mode, the vehicle shifts fully automatically in the next gear, downshifting is done by the driver - pressing the clutch is completely eliminated. To protect the drivetrain, the vehicle performs the desired gear change only when the engine is at the optimum speed range. Furthermore, each RSC Raptor GT has a carbon-aluminum drive shaft, and an electronically controlled rear axle differential.
The powertrain is controlled by an engine management system, specifically developed from Bosch Engineering GmbH for the RSC Raptor GT, including a complete electronic system consisting of ESP, ABS, EBD, R-TRAC (traction control), R-DIFF (electronic differential) and a Launch Control. The RSC Raptor GT RSR and N-Spec also has an active suspension. All electronic systems can be easily operated via the buttons on the steering wheel.
Body/Chassis
Depending on the model the body of the RSC Raptor GT is of 80% glass fiber or carbon fiber and differs in details in the form and aerodynamics. Furthermore a wide range of special equipment is available. Starting with the rims, complete body equipment packages up to the painting - the customer has no limits.
The RSC Raptor GT also has the RSC VAS (Variable Aerodynamic System), a system that changes the aerodynamics and the aerodynamic properties of the RSC Raptor GT to generate more downforce at high speeds. This system include SBS (Speed Brake System).
Interior
The RSC Raptor GT has two 7" full-graphic-Diyplays, where various telemetry data such as speed, mileage, temperatures, pressures, and the chosen vehicle settings and many other data, are available. These displays create exciting visual effects that show the high-tech genes of the RSC Raptor GT. They are placed on the left and right of the large 5" tachometer with digital gear indicator and shift light. The driver is always looking at the relevant information and driving a RSC Raptor GT becomes a special experience.
The cockpit offers an unique combination of high-quality materials like carbon fiber, brushed aluminum and various types of leather. Many interior equipment packages are available. You can choose from sport seats to racing seats made of carbon with a weight of just 5kg and various stages of multimedia systems. There also no limits for the customer
Specifications Prototyp RSC Raptor GT RSR
Body
Type
GT Sportcoupe
Lenght
184"
Widht
78"
Height
52"
Wheelbase
112"
Track Front
Track Rear
50"
Curb Weight
2.425 lb
Curb Distribution
43 / 57
Body Material
80% Carbon
Head Lamps
Bi-Xenon incl. LED daytime running lights
Rear Lights
LED incl. daytime running lights
Chassis
Brakes Front
Mov'it 8 Piston | Ceramic Disk 406 mm x 38 mm
Brakes Rear
Mov'it 8 Piston | Ceramic Disk 406 mm x 38 mm
Wheels VA/HA
10.0 x 21" | 14.0 x 21"
Tires VA/HA
275/35R21 Pirelli PZero | 355/25R21 Pirelli PZero
Suspension
Active Suspension
Steering
Speed sensitive Power rack
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Head
Seats
Racing Seats Carbon
Drivetrain
Layout
Front Mid-Engine, RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Sequential RSC R-SHIFT Transmission
Gear Ratios
Speed per Gear
SPORT-/RACE-Mode
1. Gear 11.223 45 mph
53 mph
2. Gear 7.863
66 mph
80 mph
3. Gear 5.991
89 mph
107 mph
4. Gear 4.886
114 mph 137 mph
5. Gear 4.172
141 mph 169 mph
6. Gear 3.651
169 mph 202 mph
7. Gear 3.235
199 mph 240 mph
8. Gear 2.871
236 mph 283 mph
Final Drive 3.370
Differential
R-DIFF (Electronic Differential)
Engine
Type
RSC 26BDS-TT (4-Rotor Rotary Engine)
Displacement
2.600 ccm
Compression
10.0:1
Power
1.200HP/882KW E85 | 800HP/588KW on Pump Gas 100 Oct (for Germany & USA)
Torque
1.500Nm (electronically limited)
Redline
SPORT-Mode 7.500 RPM | RACE-Mode 9.000 RPM
Fuel Injection
3 Injectors/Rotor
Oil System
Dry Sump
Enginemanagement
BOSCH/MoTec
Catalytic Converters
4
Induction
Biturbo
Air Cooling System
Water-to-Air Intercooler (2)
Fuel Capacity
100L
Performance
0 - 60 mph
< 3.0 sec
0 - 125 mph
< 7.0 sec
0 - 186 mph
< 15.0 sec
Instruments / Electronics
Instrument Cluster
5" Tachometer with digital gear indicator shift light
7" Full-Graphic-Display (2)
Electronic System
BOSCH (CAN-Bus)
Assistent Systems
BOSCH - ESP, ABS, EBV and Launch Control
ESP, R-TRAC, R-DIFF
Transmission Control
RSC R-SHIFT (Hydraulic Shift System)
Special Systems
RSC VAS (Variable Aerodynamic System)
Multimedia
RSC Multimedia System (Navigation, CD, MP3, DVD, Bluetooth)
