Christian Gebhardt is a German automotive journalist, professional driver, and singer, known for his work with Sport Auto magazine, where he conducts rigorous vehicle tests, including the "Supertest" series on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. He succeeded Horst von Saurma in recording lap times for Sport Auto in 2015 and has participated in various racing events, such as the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring, achieving multiple wins and podium finishes. Alongside his automotive career, Gebhardt is also a singer, having launched his musical journey in 2000 and released several albums, showcasing his passion and versatility in both motorsports and the arts.
Car: Kirfel-Renault Megane R.S: Trophy-R
Driver: sport auto's Test Driver Christian Gebhardt
Tyre: Dunlop Direzza 03G H1
Track: Nordschleife; Lap Time: 07.44,40 min
Modifications:
Chassis & Suspension:
• Öhlins damper (original)
• Stronger and adjustable struts at the front
• adjusted springrates front and rear
• Rear camber
• Ride height front ~10 mm lower, rear ~20 mm lower as original Trophy-R
Tires:
• Front: 9,5x18 mit 265/35 R 18 Dunlop Direzza 03G Hard
• Rear: 9x18 mit 245/40 R 18 Dunlop Direzza 03G Hard
Interior:
• Recaro Pole Position seats with Kirfel consoles with safe 2 kg per seat
• CAE-Shifter
Weightreduction:
• Kirfel Battery-Kit for the original RS Battery. Safes ~ 6 kg
• Trophy R “Flag-Shape-Intake“, Foglight delete
Brakes:
• Original Trophy R steel Brakes
• Modified brakepads front & rear
• Upgraded Brakefluid
Engine:
• Kirfel Oilcooler-Kit
• Modified Intercooler
• Modified Intake
• Kirfel Software
Transmission:
• Multi-plate limited slip differential
• Kirfel Clutch-Kit
You can read the whole test in sport auto issue 03/2024.
Den Supertest lest ihr in sport auto 03/2024.
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