2008 Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept

Thanks to Bumblebee7113 for requesting this!! Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class at the Detroit Auto Show 2008 - the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. 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 Newtonmeters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque. Audi is writing a new chapter in diesel technology with this power unit. Equipped with the expertise that Audi has built up through its motor sport activities, the R8 V12 TDI in matt "Grace Silver" embodies superb road handling, pioneering technology and fascinating design.

The V12 TDI is closely related to the engine in the Audi R10, the two-time Le Mans winner - so it catapults the Audi R8 into supercar terrain concerning performance too. It sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 4.2 seconds and its top speed is well over 300 km/h (186.41 mph). The peak torque, reached at only 1,750 rpm, paves the way for effortless acceleration that is unrivaled even at this level.

The new V12 TDI belongs to Audi's family of V engines but has the ideal included angle for this engine type of 60 degrees between cylinder banks. Its highlights include the new chain drive layout that includes the two newly developed high-pressure pumps for the common rail injection system. Its sound is as thrilling as you'd expect in a sports car of this caliber. For all the subtle smoothness that typifies this design principle, the twelve-cylinder unit is full-bodied and equipped with energetic overtones that make no secret of its performance potential.

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• r8
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[Portaleer]

We first saw the original v8 back in 2007. It made its first "big premiere" in IRONMAN. Then, Audi brought us the v10, which I thought looked and performed even more amazingly. Now...a v12 has been produced. I took one look at it and nearly shit my pants- (and the v8 wasn't enough???) I must say that, asthetically, this is arguably the meanest and most streamline looking car in existence. Having said that it's a v12, it certainly has more HP. AUDI is my automotive idol T_T!!!

[Portaleer]

We first saw the original v8 back in 2007. It made it's first "big premiere" in IRONMAN. Then, Audi brought us the v10, which I thought looked and performed even more amazingly. Now...a v12 has been produced. I took one look at it and nearly shit my pants- (and the v8 wasn't enough???) I must say that, asthetically, this is arguably the meanest and most streamline looking car in existence. Having said that it's a v12, it certainly has more HP. AUDI is my automotive idol T_T!!!

[hopingorange5]

nice car ! but i was expecting a video that you see it driving

[QuattroMaddin]

How is this song called?

[AdrianosFidi]

this model proover tha diesel is also good for sport cars

[Bumblebee7113]

nice man!! love it! =D thanks for uploading!