The V12 TDI is closely related to the engine in the Audi R10, the two-time Le Mans winner, and in the R8 it sees the supercar launch from 0-100km/h in just 4.2 seconds and enables a top speed of well over 300km/h.
Some of the new features of the engine include a narrower 60 degree cylinder bank angle and a new chain drive layout that includes the two newly developed high-pressure pumps for the common rail injection system. Production of the road-going versions of this engine, which recently debuted in the new Q7, is handled at Audi’s Györ plant in Hungary.
The racing engine in the R10, meanwhile, makes do with just 5.5L of displacement but delivers more than 650hp and takes the racer to speeds in excess of 330km/h.
Geneva V12 R8 Concept
Detroit V12 R8 Concept
Reader Comments
Mon Mar 3 2008 11:49 PM
Gus says
Phenomenal.
Makes me wish diesel weren't so expensive here.
Tue Mar 4 2008 6:48 AM
HECTOR says
Audi has built a car that has nothing to envy the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini in terms of looks and desireability. And with a V12 TDI I believe power will not be a problem.
Tue Mar 4 2008 7:15 AM
Raptor says
Who do I have to kill to get this car?
Tue Mar 4 2008 7:30 AM
Alan says
I would prefer a V10 R8. Still prefer the revability of a petrol engine. Although i have to say this is still a very desirable car, amazingly so considering it's a diesel
Tue Mar 4 2008 8:49 AM
germandude says
I'd choose this car over a porsche any day. Absolutely amazing.
Wed Mar 5 2008 1:03 AM
brandon says
defently prefer petrolium over diesel, but still a sxy car
Fri Mar 7 2008 10:14 AM
mark says
can i have a car i named my hamster audi after you
Sat Mar 8 2008 1:29 AM
Saif says
This is amazing, but its still just a concept, wonder whether they'll keep the bright colours.
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