Audi R8 Le Mans Concept - Wikipedia
WEBThe car was fitted with a 6.0-litre V12 engine, utilising Volkswagen Group's long-established Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) turbodiesel technology. This engine produces 368 kW (500 PS ; 493 bhp ) at 4,000 rpm and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft ) of torque at 1,750-3,000 rpm.
Audi R8 V12 TDI concept
WEBJan 13, 2008 · The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-meters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque. Audi is writing a new chapter in diesel technology with this power unit.
Audi R8 V12 TDi Le Mans first drive - Autocar
WEBMar 29, 2008 · The Audi R8 V12 TDi Le Mans is the world's first diesel-powered supercar. At least that's what some are calling it. Audi is smart enough to call its new R8 V12 TDi a super-sports car, pitching...
The Audi R8 V12 TDi Is A Diesel Supercar From A Parallel Universe
WEBMar 25, 2019 · In place of the R8’s usual V8 motor was a new 6.0-liter V12 turbodiesel engine. Far from the sort of unit found in a truck, this exotic engine produced 493hp and an incredible 738 lb/ft of torque.
Detroit R8: Deciphering the Audi V12 TDI - Autoblog
WEBJan 15, 2008 · 21 Images. While Audi's race-winning V12 engines use a 90-degree bank angle to minimize the trade-offs between packaging, center-of-gravity and aerodynamics, the R8's street-going version will use ...
Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept: The Design - AudiWorld
WEBJan 13, 2008 · The R8 V12 TDI concept with matt “Grace Silver” bodywork looks even wider and more resolute than the core model. It shows its potential through its muscular proportions, accentuated wheel arches and even larger air apertures.
Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept: Outstanding Torque for the Top Class
WEBJan 13, 2008 · The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-meters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque. Audi is writing a new chapter in diesel technology with this power unit.
Audi R8 V12 (2008) review - Auto Express
WEBApr 2, 2008 · The R8 V12 TDI is not only spectacular, it’s a piece of history. As the world’s first diesel supercar it has finally broken one of motoring’s biggest taboos – namely that roadgoing racers...
Audi’s V12 TDI is One of the Most Interesting Engines Ever Made
WEBApr 12, 2021 · A story of how motorsport dominance, greed, and a little bit of wanting to show off resulted in a bi-turbo diesel V12-powered SUV. Audi over the decades has produced a myriad of stunning and unique engines from its iconic inline-5 to the monster V10 featured in the R8. Some that honestly have …
Audi R8 V-12 TDI Concept - Car and Driver
WEBJan 1, 2008 · Audi claims sticking the 500-hp diesel V-12 into the R8 will result in a 0-to-60-mph time of 4.2 seconds and a top speed well over the 187 mph it claims for R8s equipped with the 4.2-liter...