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R8 TDI



Tom

ClioSport Club Member
  EV (s)
Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]R8-based concept delivers 500PS and 1,000Nm thanks to V12 TDI power [/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Design study based on acclaimed R8 road car adopts 6.0-litre, 12-cylinder TDI engine first seen in Q7 V12 TDI[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Debuted on Press Day at the North American International Auto Show on January 13 [/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]6.0-litre bi-turbo TDI engine develops 500PS and 1,000Nm of torque from 1,750rpm through to 3,000rpm. 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds, top speed in excess of 186mph[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Already complies with proposed EU6 emission limits expected to apply from 2014 thanks to highly efficient common rail injection with piezo injectors, twin particulate filters and new ultra low emission system [/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping and specially developed version of Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system with Sport and Race settings[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Satellite navigation system incorporates race circuit information and centrifugal force / boost pressure data when in Race mode[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Fresh from ripping up the Le Mans racing rulebook with the diesel-powered R10 TDI, Audi is exploring the possibility of breaking yet another mould with a road-going TDI super car based on the R8. The R8 V12 TDI Concept makes its debut at this month’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, replacing the production sports car’s mid-mounted petrol FSI V8 with a 12-cylinder TDI endowed with an incredible 1,000Nm of torque.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]First seen in the forthcoming Q7 V12 TDI SUV, the 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 with 500PS is similar in basic concept to the R10 TDI’s 5.5-litre race engine, and delivers its colossal 1,000Nm output from just 1,750rpm, guaranteeing the effortless delivery of a 4.2-second 0-62mph acceleration time and a top speed in excess of 186mph. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Despite its astonishing statistics, this remarkable engine shows the necessary restraint when it comes to environmental impact. Its fundamental efficiency, achieved through the use of an advanced common rail fuel injection system enhanced by piezo injectors, is complemented by twin particulate filters and a new state-of-the-art ultra-low emission system that ensures compliance with proposed EU6 emission limits expected to apply from 2014.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The heart of the system is a special catalytic converter downstream of the oxidizing catalyst and the particulate filter. The second component is an additional tank containing an aqueous urea solution. Small quantities of the solution, known as "AdBlue," are injected into the exhaust system. The hot exhaust gases break the solution down to form ammonia that splits the nitric oxides into inert nitrogen and water. The system remains effective for the entire service life of the vehicle.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The R8’s classic mid-engine configuration, combined with advanced Audi Space Frame (ASF) construction mating lightweight aluminium panelling to an aluminium space frame, provides the very best operating conditions for the futuristic chassis, which itself contains a high proportion of aluminium components. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Audi magnetic ride[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The V12 TDI Concept is equipped with the advanced Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping system, which swaps conventional damper fluid for a magnetorheological fluid containing minute magnetic particles that can be influenced by an electromagnetic field. By applying a voltage to the system’s electromagnets, the viscosity of the fluid is altered by the affected magnetic particles, increasing resistance to damper movement to iron out pitch and roll when necessary, and reducing resistance at times when ride comfort is of greater importance. The system constantly monitors road conditions and driving style and reacts accordingly.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]A specially tailored version of Audi drive select, the adaptive dynamics system introduced recently in the new A4 Saloon, also helps to personalise the driving experience. Offering ‘Dynamic’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Race’ settings, it enables further fine-tuning of the magnetic ride dampers and the parameters of the engine and transmission. When the ‘Race’ setting is selected on a circuit, the interior instrument lighting changes from white to red and the onboard satellite navigation system displays navigation information relating to the specific circuit being driven, along with a lap timer. Supplementary information including centrifugal force and boost pressure can also be accessed in this mode.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]quattro four-wheel-drive reassurance[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Whether on road or circuit, the R8 is effectively moderated by high-performance carbon fibre-reinforced ceramic brakes, and by the legendary quattro permanent four-wheel-drive system, which by apportioning power to front and rear axles in constantly varying degrees dictated by road conditions prevents the less desirable handling traits often exhibited by powerful mid-engine, rear-drive sports cars. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Additional downforce to help the quattro system suck the car to the tarmac at speed is provided by a specially developed, larger version of the production road car’s automatically extending rear spoiler, combined with a fully clad diffuser under-body and special measures such as diffuser apertures in the rear bumper. Air is not only channelled in a way that accentuates the R8’s widely acclaimed handling capabilities, but is also effectively captured by racing-derived NACA ducts within the new glass roof over the passenger compartment to cool the potent V12.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The engine itself is also displayed in all its glory beneath a clear glass cover, through which special air deflectors can also be seen in the Concept. At only 684mm in length, the surprisingly compact 12-cylinder is only 166mm longer than the V8 TDI, which means that with the help of the long 2.65-metre wheelbase the sensation of space which sets the R8 apart from rivals is barely compromised. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]All-LED lighting technology[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Inside, the V12 TDI Concept is distinguishable by its additional aluminium and carbon fibre elements, and by its figure-hugging racing-style sports seats. On the outside, it is marked out by all-LED lights, enlarged inlet and outlet ducts at the front, side and rear, the modified rear spoiler and exclusive alloy wheels. [/FONT]

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  cock mobile.
Re: Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

Sounds great, but how will it sound, that's the only real drawback!
 

Waitey

ClioSport Club Member
  Alpina D3, AC Cobra
Re: Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

AdBlue is hardy a new thing. We've been using it in our trucks for years..

Could charge people in R8's to fill up with it.
 

Waitey

ClioSport Club Member
  Alpina D3, AC Cobra
Re: Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

Sounds great, but how will it sound, that's the only real drawback!

A bit odd at tick over but like any other v12 in the low rev range the rest of the time.
 
  Evo 8 Jap Crap
Re: Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

But whats the point in making it a diesel surely being a V12 and with that power output the mpg is going ot be just as bad as a petrol????
 
  Revels Mum & Sister
Re: Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

To be honest of the line my 306 TD would smoke that and return better MPG
 
  Evo 8 Jap Crap
Re: Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

Just done a search and the Q7 V12 TDI SUV returns a combined 23mpg

Kind of removes the whole point of having a diesel???

So people buy that to get excellant performance then spend more on the cost of diesel and get similar mpg to a petrol??

Whats the point?
 

Waitey

ClioSport Club Member
  Alpina D3, AC Cobra
Re: Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

The petrol equilivient in a Q7 will struggle to get into the teens fuel consumption wise.
 
  Revels Mum & Sister
Re: Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

Just done a search and the Q7 V12 TDI SUV returns a combined 23mpg

Kind of removes the whole point of having a diesel???

So people buy that to get excellant performance then spend more on the cost of diesel and get similar mpg to a petrol??

Whats the point?

Is it not all about emissions though? i.e Meeting the new regulations! Plus 23mpg for a supercar isnt bad
 
  Tangoed Works
Re: Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

surely it will be lighter than the q7 and return better mpg, also, isnt this more mpg than the r8
 
  FN2 Type R +MK6 Golf
Re: Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

Just done a search and the Q7 V12 TDI SUV returns a combined 23mpg

Kind of removes the whole point of having a diesel???

So people buy that to get excellant performance then spend more on the cost of diesel and get similar mpg to a petrol??

Whats the point?

As opposed to 7 mpg in a petrol and it wont have the shove of the tdi either
 

Tom

ClioSport Club Member
  EV (s)
Re: Audi R8 TDI "Concept"

23 Mpg is for the 3 tonne Q7 dont forget. About 2800kg

The R8 weighs just over half that at 1600Kg

So expect Mpg to be in the 30's
 
thats . . . . NICE!

beefier looking as well, at the front and the back

love it, but then again im biased

jamie
 
Is a 6 speed manual

TopGear said:
Inside the cabin, there's a bit of extra carbon fibre and, you'll notice, a manual gearbox. Word is that all the diesel torque would simply devour the DSG ?box, so a six-speed shifter it is - good news, because that's the ?box we liked on the petrol R8 anyhow.
 
  Hondata'd EP3 Type R
Just imagine 1000lbs of shove.

Must be an auto though

Doubt you'd notice it as you'd have to change gear every 5 nanoseconds ;)

TDI supercar is wrong on so many levels!

I agree a supercar isnt just about performance.

The fact it does single figures to the gallon, Is a b**ch to drive, unrelaible and costs a fortune to run is what we buy supercars for.

The Audi will be none of this. Which is a good thing, But takes away teh essence of a supercar.

Stupid, But thats how it is.
 
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phill172

As much as i love the idea....surely it would be boring to drive like every other diesel? I know there quick and have loads of torque but they just dont responed like a petrol or have that same rev range.....saying that everyones going to attack me with the V12 diesel engine rev thing.....anyway intresting to see
 
I am keen to see diesel 'sports' cars developed, as I think in the long run its going to go this way. I want the R8 to be good, but none of us can really comment untill we see what actually hits the market!
 
  Mondeo TXS Bardge.
humm whats the chances of the TDI making its way into the lambos, that would be a combination, i mean it slike going back to there origins as they started of fmaking tractors lol.

tha thing would be emmence, alot of smaller slower cars probably couldnt match the mpg,
 


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