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May 25, 2016 · 05/25/2016. Back to overview. No brand has won at Le Mans in such a short period of time as often as Audi has. Since 1999, the four rings have only had to admit defeat five times at La Sarthe. 13 times they remained unbeaten.
Power: 449 kW (610 PS; 602 hp) Torque: 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) Engine: 5.0 L DOHC twin-turbocharged TFSI V10. 0–100 km/h: 3.7 seconds. Top speed: 345 km/h (214 mph) In popular culture. The Le Mans Quattro is obtainable as a prize car in the Playstation 2 -exclusive Gran Turismo 4 .
- 2003
- Concept car
- Neckarsulm, Germany
- Audi AG
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- The Laser Headlights Take Instructions from Satellites. Audi found that, in race settings, adaptive headlights’ promise outran their actual capability, at least when linked directly to the steering angle.
- The Laser Headlights Aren’t Always On. The R18’s headlights are only laser-lit in the high-beam setting, and automatically shut off at lower speeds (we heard below 55 mph) to avoid blinding everyone in pit lane.
- Even the Headlights Are Cooled. We promise, this is the last lighting-related R18 fun fact. LED headlights require plenty of cooling, and so too do laser-powered headlights.
- The Tires Are Narrower Than Before. In compliance with 2014 World Endurance Championship rules, the R18’s tires are actually narrower than last year. One of the drivers told us that this gives the car a more agile feeling, but also reduces the sensation of stability.
Nov 11, 2016 · 24h Le Mans 2016. The latest news from Le Mans. Press Folder with everything about Audi in Le Mans 2016. WEC Bahrain: Audi Sport quotes. Quotes from the Audi team following the one-two victory in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) finale. Motorsport. 11/19/2016. Audi says goodbye with one-two victory.
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Craftsmanship and high-tech: the making of the Audi Le Mans quattro – creating a car in double-quick time. The Audi Le Mans quattro is the first car of its kind: a high-performance sports car that sends a tingle down your spine but is also suitable for regular day-to-day driving – a driving machine with luxury built in.
The 84th 24 Hours of Le Mans (French: 84e 24 Heures du Mans) was a 24-hour automobile endurance racing event held for teams of three drivers each fielding Le Mans Prototype and Le Mans Grand Touring Endurance cars from 15 to 19 June 2016 at the Circuit de la Sarthe, close to Le Mans, France before 263,500 spetators.
