Audi R8 Le Mans Concept
The Audi R8 V12 TDI, was a diesel-engined concept car that was first presented to the public at the 2008 North American International Auto Show on 13 January and then the Geneva Motor Show in March in the same year. The car was fitted with a 6.0-litre V12 engine, utilising Volkswagen Group's long-established Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) turbodiesel technology. This engine produces 368 kW at 4,000 rpm and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 1,750-3,000 rpm. The car utilises Audi's quattro permanent four-wheel drive system and a 6-speed manual transmission. The car can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.2 seconds, and can reach a top speed of over 300 km/h (186 mph).
| Manufacturer | Audi |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2005 |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Audi R8 Le Mans Concept (from registration data). 8 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 15.7 l/100 km | 2008–2009 |
| 4.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 15.7 l/100 km | 2008–2009 |
| 4.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 16.6 l/100 km | 2010–2015 |
| 4.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 15 l/100 km | 2010–2012 |
| 4.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.8 l/100 km | 2014–2015 |
| 5.2 l · 10-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 16.6 l/100 km | 2010–2015 |
| 5.2 l · 10-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 15.3 l/100 km | 2010–2012 |
| 5.2 l · 10-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14.5 l/100 km | 2014–2021 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Audi R8 Le Mans Concept in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Audi recalls.