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Audi's new Le-Mans Challenger and its a diesel !!!

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 1:59 pm
by DavidT
Well, its been rumoured for a long time.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/4525132.stm

RE: Audi

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 10:30 am
by johneroberts
Bet they do it too!
jr

RE: Audi

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:14 pm
by DavidT
Yeah, I can't see them having a half hearted effort, the R8 was the best sportscar in history so they accept the need to do pretty well with this one.

To me, this is a hugely significant step for diesels and for motorsport in general because diesel power has been ignored largely and Audi have exerted pressure to shape the rules to run this car. I reckon there will be a significant percentage of diesel powered cars across most racing disciplines in 10 years.