The Audi R10 Tdi stormed home in first place despite a flat tyre which cost them 2 laps! The R10 Tdi was so sucessful that a ruling was passed that made the fuel tank 10% smaller so they had to fill up more frequently. Personally I don't think that ruling should have been made - all the other players have a Fuel choice to make and economy can actually win the race cutting down the number of pit stops that have to be made. This will encourage makers to fill the market with HIGH POWER DIESELS - BTW A typical Race MPG is around 5.73 U.S. mpg.
With the usable power band between 3,000 and 5,000 rpm, the 5.5l diesel 90º V12 should deliver around 650 hp and 1,100 Nm of torque, but obviously Audi are keeping the true numbers a big secret. Remember its the Torque we love!
So when will we see V12 Diesels in road cars then? Do you think they were right to make the Fuel tank size ruling?
With the usable power band between 3,000 and 5,000 rpm, the 5.5l diesel 90º V12 should deliver around 650 hp and 1,100 Nm of torque, but obviously Audi are keeping the true numbers a big secret. Remember its the Torque we love!
So when will we see V12 Diesels in road cars then? Do you think they were right to make the Fuel tank size ruling?