Audi R10 TDI 2006

Designed for ... LMP1 of 24h Le Mans, 12h Sebring Teams Audi Sport Team Joest Audi Sport North America Kolles (private) Country of origin Germany Introduced in 2006 Engine Type TDI 90º V 12 Diesel Horse Power 650 bhp Torque 1285 Nm Weight 925 kilo hp/kg 0.7 bhp / kg Engine Displacement 5.499 liter Engine Aspiration Twin Garrett Turbos Engine Fuel Feed Direct Fuel Injection Engine Location Mid, longitudinally mounted Engine Valve Train 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Drivetrain Xtrac 5 speed Sequential, Rear wheel drive Recommended Movie Truth in 24 Predecessor Audi R8 2000 Successor Audi R15 TDI 2009 More Car Details

The Audi R10 TDI, usually abbreviated to R10, is a racing car from the German car manufacturer Audi. The car is by far a classic at Le Mans, winning every year since its introduction until the introduction of the new R15 in 2009. It is designed and constructed for sports car racing in the Le Mans Prototype LMP1 class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and other similar endurance races. The car was unveiled 13th December 2005 at 12:00 CET.

The R10 is the direct successor of the R8 but for the first time with a Diesel engine.