Audi R15 TDI Victorious in 12 Hours of Sebring
Audi finished the 12-hour endurance race only 22.279 seconds ahead of arch-rival Peugeot, having covered 1,417.10 miles (2267 km) in total
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Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring -
Audi R15 TDI in 2009 12 Hours of Sebring
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Comments (25)
Renegade
Grr, the diesel abominations have won again, sooner or later they will be stoped.
March 22, 2009 11:14 am
madness
not so my friend, if anything theyre going to be come more popular.
With this global credit crunch ongoing, motorsport teams will b looking 4 a more fuel efficient way of racing, thus introduction of diesel.
wont b surprized to find formula 1 dabbling in a bit of diesel technology!
Its gonna happen, When is the question...
March 22, 2009 11:21 am
scratchy996
it's endurance racing, diesels have a huge advantage here. F1 is sprint racing , it wont convert to diesel engines , it will become hybrid or even electric powered racing soon.
March 22, 2009 12:13 pm
Renegade
Not really,I wish it would be true, but WTCC racing is sprint too with only like 12-14 laps and Seat diesel is champion.F1 needs to be turned in H(hydrogen)1
March 22, 2009 1:30 pm
122
LOL at renegade.
Diesels are too heavy, hydrogen - complicated (in a car that is already complicated) and heavy.
Dry weight of F1 cars is about 500kgs without the driver and the ballast..
March 23, 2009 5:05 am
boxster127
Congratulations to Audi!! The R8, R10, and R15 series are the greatest endurance racers of all time. This proves what incredible dedication and large factory backing will do for a team's success. Once again, Audi dominates and leads the way with their incredible technology and pioneering spirit. Vorsprung durch Tecknik!
March 22, 2009 12:25 pm
mightywhelk
If you don't already work for the Audi PR team then maybe you should!
March 22, 2009 2:57 pm
Targa_Florio
This is not only about Diesel MPG, it's all about regulations that DIFFERS! between the 2 fuels. For Diesel are allowed up to 5.5L turbo/supercharged, with restrictors of 53mm or 2x37.9mm, and 2.75bar. For turbo/supercharged gas engines only 4.0L, with restrictors of 46mm or 2x32.9mm, and 1.5bar. For N/A gas engines only 6.0L, with restrictors of 45.5mm or 2x32.5mm.
As you can see, the gas engine has no chance...
March 22, 2009 3:22 pm
scratchy996
you forgot to mention the 2009 regulations that restrict the power of diesel engines , diminishing it by 10%.
March 22, 2009 4:31 pm
RobERob
LMP cars are just beautiful. And Audi's R15 is one sexy beast! Wish I could purchase one as a daily driver here in the states.
March 22, 2009 8:33 pm
122
Both of them retired due to mechanical failures i think, but both teams are encouraged by the pace of the car, the cornering speed was faster than that of the diesel powered cars. Diesel cars have an advantage on the straights.
March 23, 2009 5:09 am
BavarianMS
Lol F1 using diesel? You do know that f1 engines rev up to 20,000 rpms right?
March 22, 2009 5:46 pm
Joe_Limon
Hmm, true, 20,000rpm, but they only put just over 200ft-lbs of torque. I am positive that if you got some equivalently powered diesels that they would fair just as well.
March 22, 2009 10:45 pm
scratchy996
i don't think diesels will ever make it to F1 , they would have to make another set of rules and regulations in addition to the already complicated and debated rules they have now. also they are obviously heading towards hybrid power in F1.
March 23, 2009 1:09 pm
radmeister
Not going to happen, the longer the race the further ahead the Diesels will get from the pack.
March 23, 2009 7:31 am
madmax
WTCC is limited to 2.0L
Diesel cars have more torque and torque plays a major role as the mass of the vehicle is about 1100 kilograms.
March 23, 2009 6:41 am
contact_edward
It's obvious the diesels have an advantage. I think the rules need to catch up. It's not quite a level playing field. The diesels make way too much torque, which is less affected by an air restrictor than gas. How about a limit on torque as well as hp? Can they do that?
March 23, 2009 4:22 pm
THERENAISSANCEMAN
ever came across one's mind the fact at why diesel engines are always specified for military vehicle use ?
March 24, 2009 12:21 am
scratchy996
cause they are better engines. lower consumption , more reliable, more torque, tougher, can work with lower quality fuel, easier to maintain and less likely to catch fire.
March 24, 2009 9:09 am
THERENAISSANCEMAN
bang on the dot , scratchy996 .and it even rewards its drivers with the checkered flag .
March 26, 2009 12:19 am
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March 22, 2009 7:09 am By Alex Ricciuti
Filed Under: Acura, American, Audi, European, German, Motorsport, Peugeot
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