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Merc1 · 01-04-2008, 06:22 AM

Diesel prowess

Embargoes are like rules, they are meant to be broken. This time around Auto Motor und Sport in Germany have sent out their January issue to subscribers featuring an Audi R8 Concept with V12 TDI engine article. The story is still under wraps by Audi until January 13 when it will make its world wide debut at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit.

AMS calls the Audi R8 V12 TDI a study model, but depending on feedback the car might just make it to mass production (hand built mass production that is). The V12 TDI engine has made quite a name for itself on the track in the R10 race car and will be featured in the upcoming Q7 V12 TDI. It is a proven engine and will obviously not burn your R8 to a crisp.

Some numbers from the article. The Audi R8 V12 TDI produces 500 hp with 1,000 Nm of torque, 0 – 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds, top speed lies over 300 km/h and fuel consumption is rated at 10 liters per 100 km. Disadvantage of the V12 TDI over the V8 is that the little trunk space is entirely gone due to the V12 size and it weighs 100 kg more too.

The front fascia is altered on the R8 V12 TDI because the engine requires more cooling, which is achieved through the larger airducts.

Thank you Thomas for the tip!

Leaked: Audi R8 V12 TDI Study for Detroit

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Monster · 01-04-2008, 06:50 AM

Just 5 or 6 years ago if you tell someone there will be a V12 twin turbo diesel supercar on sale they will laugh to death. Well done Audi, for bringing their Le Mans success to their road car.

vedjo01 · 01-04-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

Some numbers from the article. The Audi R8 V12 TDI produces 500 hp with 1,000 Nm of torque, 0 – 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds, top speed lies over 300 km/h and fuel consumption is rated at 10 liters per 100 km.

If it really consumes 10 l of diesel per 100 km,I will buy this car even if I had to sell everything I own (myself included)

..Seriously..without any doubt and hesitation

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ree · 01-04-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vedjo01

If it really consumes 10 l of diesel per 100 km,I will buy this car even if I had to sell everything I own (myself included)

..Seriously..without any doubt and hesitation

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There will be definitely the possibility to drive this car with less then 10 litres / 100 km!! But if you drive this car for what it is build, it will also need 14 - 15 litres diesel!!

vedjo01 · 01-04-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ree

There will be definitely the possibility to drive this car with less then 10 litres / 100 km!! But if you drive this car for what it is build, it will also need 14 - 15 litres diesel!!

Sure its possible,on 100 km long downhill with engine turned off

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BMW_Dude · 01-04-2008, 12:47 PM

Shows how far diesel power has come, does anyone know if the gallardo will get this engine?

rev · 01-04-2008, 01:04 PM

A new era will begin in the supercar league. Can't wait to see that beast going into production!

Centurion · 01-04-2008, 01:06 PM

I hope that it' wont sound like a E 320CDI Taxi, either way I hope it will make it to production. Even though it won't be a rev monster the torque will be sick.