Audi R8 TDI Le Mans

The Audi R8 V12 TDI is a concept car unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show on January 13th, 2008. It is based on the Audi R8, and has a six litre V12 turbodiesel engine that produces 500 PS of power, and 1000 Nm of torque. It is one of the first diesel supercars, which, due to environmental pressure, may become more popular.

Modifications
The R8 TDI Le Mans has modified suspension and brakes to cope with the added power and weight (300 kg) created from replacing the V8 engine found in the standard R8 with the V12 TDI . The V12 TDI requires more cooling than the standard R8, hence the NACA duct in the roof to feed air in to the engine. The vents on the front and back of the car have also been increased by 20% in size. The headlights are all-LED. For its appearance at the Detroit Motor Show, Audi fitted 20-inch alloy wheels.
The rear bulkhead has been moved forward in order to accommodate the V12, meaning it loses the space behind the rear seats usually found on the R8.

Specifications
The R8 TDI Le Mans produces and of torque. It uses Audi's quattro permanent four-wheel drive system, and is mid-engined. It has a six-speed manual gearbox. It goes from 0-62 mph in 4.2 seconds, and its top speed is more than .

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