24 Hours of Le Mans - The Audi R18 arrives

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Audi introduced the R18, its new car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. To the firm adopted a prototype ring closed with a V6 3.7-liter turbo diesel.The Automobile Club de l'Ouest has imposed new regulations for the 2011 season, with smaller engines. Manufacturers will therefore use new prototypes. Peugeot 90X has already been noticed and this week unveiled the Audi R18.
The firm decided to ring to adopt a prototype closed. The aerodynamics will be better. This factor becomes more important as the restriction of engine power.
In 1999, Audi had rolled two prototypes, one open and one closed. Since 2000, the manufacturer had used the open cars.Audi stays true to diesel
Peugeot has not released details of its engine. At Audi, it was decided to continue using a diesel engine, a turbocharged 3.7-liter V6.
Participate in the Audi Le Mans Intercontinental Cup, International Cup, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and several races in the ALMS, LMS and LMS Asian.
12 Hours of Sebring for the first race of the year, the Audi R15 will be re-aligned. The R18 will debut in the LMS to 6 hours of Spa-Francorchamps. This will be his only race the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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