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Audi writes motorsport historyAUDI AG is one step ahead of the opposition yet again: As the world’s first automobile manufacturer, the inventor of ‘TDI’ won with a diesel engine at the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new Audi R10 TDI is powered by a completely new 5.5-liter, twelve-cylinder biturbo TDI engine which is extremely economical and quiet. | |
Inside the V12 TDI, the extremely high pressures in particular create forces never seen before in a racing engine. | |
At first glance, it is visible that the Audi R10 TDI carries genes from the extremely successful R8. | |
The idea to develop a diesel sportscar for the 24 Hours of Le Mans emerged in 2002. | |
Through its diesel involvement in motorsport, Audi wants to increase its advantage in the TDI sector even further and accelerate the development of TDI technology. | |
Most of the partners involved in the R10 project have already been working successfully with Audi Sport for many years. | |
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World PremiereOn 13 December 2005, Audi presented the new Audi R10 on a press conference in Paris. Watch the highlights of the world premiere on video. Audi R10 TDI
New PowerFind out how new power is created and enjoy a glimpse on the Audi R10 TDI development. Watch the fascinating new movie about one of the most ambitious motorsport projects ever to have been realized at Audi. |
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