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Audi presents second V12 TDI R8 Concept

Audi presents second V12 TDI R8 Concept

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Audi has taken the wraps off its second R8 concept vehicle powered by its mighty V12 TDI engine at an event in Geneva today. The new concept sports the now familiar 6.0L V12 turbodiesel engine, developing a healthy 500hp and 1,000Nm (737lb-ft) of torque. Like the previous V12 diesel R8 shown in Detroit last month, the new model packs the latest in racing technology developed in Audi’s Le Mans efforts, and is differed thanks to its bright red paint scheme.

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.

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  1. Gus Posted: 3/3/2008 11:49pm PST

    Phenomenal.
    Makes me wish diesel weren't so expensive here.
     
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  2. HECTOR Posted: 3/4/2008 6:48am PST

    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.
     
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  3. Raptor Posted: 3/4/2008 7:15am PST

    Who do I have to kill to get this car?
     
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  4. Alan Posted: 3/4/2008 7:30am PST

    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
     
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  5. germandude Posted: 3/4/2008 8:49am PST

    I'd choose this car over a porsche any day. Absolutely amazing.
     
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  6. brandon Posted: 3/5/2008 1:03am PST

    defently prefer petrolium over diesel, but still a sxy car
     
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  7. mark Posted: 3/7/2008 10:14am PST

    can i have a car i named my hamster audi after you
     
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  8. Saif Posted: 3/8/2008 1:29am PST

    This is amazing, but its still just a concept, wonder whether they'll keep the bright colours.
     
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