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Video: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept

January 11th 2008 23:00

German manufacturer Audi has publicly revealed it will be showing two brand spanking new vehicles at this year's Detroit Motor Show (NAIAS) - a new production car making its world debut, which we already know is going to be the TTS and the other, a concept car.

Word is out there that the concept car will be a diesel-powered version of the flagship R8 - the Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept.

The engine in this model is a race-derived 6.0-litre V12 diesel motor, which was first used in the R10 Le Mans competition car and now available in the Audi Q7 SUV. This engine produces 368kW (500hp) and a tarmac carving 1000Nm of torque.

While this was all rumours, a video showing this concept in all its glory has been 'leaked' onto the internet, all but confirming to us that the Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept will be making its debut next week.

[Source: YouTube]

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Posted By: charles - Category: Exotics, German cars, Videos, Audi, Concept, Coupes, High Performance cars, Detroit Motor Show

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AIMS: Audi R8

November 13th 2007 07:30

The Audi stand was amongst the busiest at the Australian International Motor Show with the German manufacturer debuting no less than three gorgeous new models for the Australian market.

At the centre of attention (and much drooling) was the stunningly gorgeous Audi 'supercar' - the R8. Incorporating the name and the genes of the five-time Le Mans winner, the Audi R8 features a mid-mounted 309kW (420 bhp) 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine.

Built as a supercar that can be driven daily, the R8 is at the very least on par with its closest rival, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, in terms of performance, but it's sleek lines, fantastic proportions and muscular flanks makes its German rival look pedestrian at best.

Interior-wise, the R8 wins by a country mile. Audi's attention to detail and quality of materials are second to none thus creating a cockpit that is plush and driver focused - Porsche (and other manufacturers) can learn a lesson or two here.

And a much deserved 'thank you' goes out to the folks at Audi for not alienating its potential customers and fans by setting up a barricade of sorts between us and the R8 - it made getting up close and personal with the gorgeous car and taking detailed pictures a breeze.

*Click on images for ultra hi-res versions. Copyright © 2007 ZCars.com.au.

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Posted By: charles - Category: Exotics, German cars, Wallpapers, Audi, Coupes, High Performance cars, Australian International Motor Show AIMS

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