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Sep 9, 2003 · A high-performance sports car, a roadgoing vehicle that could be said to have inherited the genes of the Audi R8, three-times winner of the Le Mans 24-Hours race: Audi reveals its ‘Le Mans quattro’ concept study.
- 610 HP Engine
- 4WD
- Chassis
- Exterior Styling
A flow of power as if from a turbine, a high maximum torque curve and a fascinating sound: the basic features of a perfect sports-car engine. This 5.0-litre V10 engine with its twin turbochargers is just as fascinating in the potential it offers as in its suitability for day-to-day use. Its bite in every operating range and its unrivalled willingne...
Such a powerful Audi car naturally features the quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. The Le Mans quattro, as a leading-edge technology carrier, has a version of this legendary driveline that has been adapted to suit the car’s mid-engined layout and the associated axle-load distribution. For optimal traction and dynamic road behaviour, the pow...
The suspension uses double wishbones at front and rear; the upper and lower front wishbones are both triangulated. At the rear, the upper wishbone is triangulated and the lower one is of a trapezoidal pattern for optimal wheel location – a geometry that has proved ideal for maximum steering precision and precisely defined self-steering effects in m...
Even the first glimpse of the car gives the observer a clear picture of its calibre. The Audi Le Mans quattro, with its Jet Blue paint finish, has a wide stance and a bullish appearance on the road. Its powerful rear end seems to be bracing its muscles in order to jump, like a sprinter on the starting line. The body makes a compact impression. The ...
- Twin Turbo
- Rear Longitudinal
- V10
- Richard Owen
Dec 1, 2004 · A high-performance sports car, a roadgoing vehicle that could be said to have inherited the genes of the Audi R8, three-times winner of the Le Mans 24-Hours race: Audi reveals its 'Le Mans quattro' concept study.
- Germany
- 2003
- 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 20, 2003 · A high-performance sports car, a roadgoing vehicle that could be said to have inherited the genes of the Audi R8, three-times winner of the Le Mans 24-Hours race: Audi reveals its ‘Le Mans quattro’ concept study.
Apr 1, 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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Nov 30, 2003 · Craftsmanship and High-Tech: The Making of the Audi Le Mans quattro. 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.
Sep 12, 2003 · Described as having inherited the genes of the Audi R8 - three-times winner of the Le Mans 24-Hours race - the high-performance mid-engined two-seater is powered by a longitudinally installed...
