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  • Audi R18 TDI at the 6-Hour Race in China

    Audi wants to boost their positions in motorsport in China, that’s why they will bring Audi R18 TDI at the 6-Hour Race in Zuhai.

    In 1985 and 1986, the legendary Audi quattro won the Hong Kong-Beijing Rally two consecutive times. Audi competed with the A4 DTM at Shanghai twice. And on the debut of the sports prototypes at Zhuhai last year the spectators were thrilled by the Audi R15 TDI.

    Audi R18 TDI is a true masterpiece with a number of genius engineering solutions for the ultra-lightweight design.

    The big V10 is replaced with a 3.7 litres V6 TDI with sensational 540PS (397 kW). It is connected to a new 6-speed gearbox made of carbon-fiber composite material.

    Weight is saved even from the headlights, which feature LED technology. Because the gearshift is no longer activated pneumatically but rather electrically, the R18 TDI requires no more pneumatic system. Optimized airflow through the cockpit should make air-conditioning redundant.

    Audi fans around the world will be able to watch the ILMC finale live on the internet on Audi.tv. The broadcast from Zhuhai will start at 11 a.m. local time (4 a.m. CET) on November 13. Eurosport will broadcast the final stages of the race live from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. (CET).

    Audi R18 TDI China
    Audi R18 TDI China

    Source: Audi

  • Impressive TDI engine for the new Audi R18

    Audi had  to develop a new TDI engine for the R18 Race car, because of the regulations.

    “Audi invented the TDI engine and is convinced that this technology remains one of the most efficient and modern forms to power a car – especially at Le Mans where engines with high specific power, low fuel consumption and low emissions are a necessity.”

    The new compact 3.7 litre V6 TDI is much lighter than its V10 TDI predecessor fitted to the older R15 TDI Race car. The V6 TDI engine powering the Audi R18 TDI, which has a cylinder angle of 120 degrees and an extremely low center of gravity, is technically generations further along the line and is also a technology-demonstrator for future production engines. It is fitted with a single turbocharger that also sits above the engine and draws its air directly through the air scoop mounted on the roof.

    The 3.7 litre V6 TDI has a power of more than 540PS (397 kW). Simply an incredible result of such small, light and compact power unit.

    Furthermore, the Audi R18 TDI is probably the quietest race car Audi Sport has ever built.

    “Noise is unused energy,” underlines Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich who is delighted by the whispering murmur of the R18 TDI.

    “The sound is unique,” raves Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen.

    “It’s hard to describe. You have to hear it yourself. I think it’s fantastic.”, he finished.
    TDI engine for the new Audi R18 Le Mans 2011

    TDI engine Audi R18
    TDI engine Audi R18
    TDI engine Audi R18

    Source: Audi