Race Of Champions

The 05 ROC Edition is a purpose-made race car largely based on the VUHL 05, with performance-oriented enhancements such as an aggressive suspension setup, Ultra high-flow 3" exhaust and Michelin motorsport tires, fabricated with the sole purpose of racing at the world-famous annual Race of Champions for the 5-year period from 2017 to 2021. It has set the fastest lap record at every track where it has raced so far.

VUHL 05RR

On June 13, 2016, the VUHL 05RR prototype was presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2016,^[6] as an uprated version of the 05 with a clear focus towards an enhanced track experience. It was until the Race Of Champions México, in January 2019 that the production-ready VUHL 05RR was unveiled.^[7] The RR designation stands for Road and Race, an indication of the car's focused character and supercar level performance. Compared to the standard 05, weight is reduced by 65 kg to 660 kg dry. The output of the 2,300 cc turbocharged inline-4 is increased to 400 hp and 380 lb-ft. These figures give a power-to-weight ratio of 600 hp/tonne, which coupled with the sequential paddle shift gearbox, results in a 0-60 time of 2.7 seconds.^[8]

A lightened flywheel, race clutch, and carbon fiber wheels significantly reduce rotational inertia, while lowering the powertrain in the chassis has dropped the center of gravity of the car by 50mm. A limited slip differential is standard, as are track-focused suspension and steering systems. Bespoke tire and suspension setups are available by special order. Grip is increased by an all-new high-downforce setup that includes a large single-plane rear wing. The car is capable of 1.8G of lateral acceleration.^[9]