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Nov 30, 2003 · 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. It was developed in conditions of strict secrecy, according to the Audi philosophy that even a show car must be close to reality ...
Concept Corner: Audi Le Mans quattro. 9 Aug 2022. Bill. source: Audi AG. Editor’s note: Occasionally, we feature a concept vehicle on the site. Most don’t make it into production but this one did..the Audi Le Mans quattro concept became the Audi we now know as the R8. Originally published on November 19, 2003. Ready to run in only eleven ...
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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.
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Mar 31, 2004 · VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $200,000 ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 40-valve V-10, aluminum block and heads ...
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To celebrate their recent motorsport domination, Audi created the appropriately named Le Mans Quattro concept in 2003. The Le Mans' 610bhp Twin turbo V10 catapults it from 0-200kmh in under 11 sec, on to a limited top speed of 250kmh, helped by the huge 750 Nm of torque from just 1750rpm and 6-speed sequential box. As the name suggests, the ...
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In 2000, the company created a prototype to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Audi R8 Race Car, which was victorious for 3 consecutive years (2000-2002). With the goal of bringing something new on the mark and honor the fact Audi launches in 2003 “Le Mans quattro” concept, which gave rise to the Audi R8.
The Audi Le Mans quattro is a concept car, developed by German automobile manufacturer Audi, for presentation at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, to celebrate Audi's three successive wins at the arduous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in 2000, 2001, and 2002. It was the third and final concept car designed by Audi in 2003, following the Pikes ...
