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Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro Revealed for 2014 Race Season
Audi will be bringing a new LMP1 race car to the track for the 2014 season and though it still sports the R18 e-tron quattro name, the technology is completely new.
Audi Scorpion Supercar Project Axed
It appears that the Audi R8 e-tron wasn’t the only car on the production chopping block for the German automaker; the Scorpion supercar project has also been given the axe.
Audi Qualifies 1st, 2nd for 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans
Audi is looking to continue its dominance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, running a 3:22.349 lap time today and taking the top spot in qualifying for this year’s endurance race.
How Technology Helps Audi’s LMP Race Cars
Audi’s success in Le Mans racing is no easy task to maintain, but staying at the forefront of technology to keep its race cars safe certainly helps keep it in the winner’s circle.
Audi Supercar to Use Modified R18 Engine
Audi is working on a new hypercar that will act as the brand’s halo sports car, and some new details on the project are starting to trickle out.
Audi R10 Diesel-Hybrid Supercar Concept Planned for Frankfurt Motor Show
Taking both design and mechanical inspiration from its R18 race cars (above), Audi is currently evaluating a new R10 model to slot in above the next-generation R8 sports car.
Audi Diesel-Hybrid Supercar Championed by R&D Boss
Playing catch up to some of its biggest rivals, Audi may be planning a supercar that could be on the road by 2017.
Formula One V6 Engines Approved for 2014 Le Mans Series
With the 24 Hours of Le Mans coming up, an announcement is expected to come stating new regulations for the 2014 season.
Audi Adds Digital Rear-View Mirror to R18 Race Car
A new advantage will be granted to Audi’s drivers next month in the 24 Hours of Le Mans: a rear-view mirror. It wasn’t possible to see behind the R18 race car until now, thanks to a tiny rear-mounted camera.
Audi Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts Now Free on iTunes
A few weeks ago, a trailer for Audi‘s Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts documentary was unleashed onto the Internet packed with plenty of high-speed action at arguably the world’s most famous race. Now you can grab your favorite Apple device and download the film for free on iTunes.
Audi R18 Ultra Wins Inaugural Race at Spa as Audi Takes Top Four Spots
Audi used the Spa 6 Hours to debut its newest race cars, the R18 Ultra and the R18 e-tron quattro, delivering a thrilling premiere with highly successful results. The German automaker claimed a 1-2-3-4 finish, with its R18 Ultra taking first and third, and the diesel hybrid e-tron quattro taking second and fourth. So at…
Audi R18 Ultra Chair to be Designed with Crowdsourced Data
It almost makes sense for automakers and design firms to develop products together given all the effort that goes into making a car, at least that’s what it seems Mercedes-Benz this thinking. It unveiled a furniture line earlier this week and now German automaker Audi has teamed up with Clemens Weisshaar and Reed Kram on its “R18…
Audi Truth in 24 II Coming Soon
It’s been three years since Audi’s first Truth in 24 aired to document the team’s 2008 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A sequel is now in the works, which will be a film on Audi’s 2011 Le Mans victory. Packed with drama, the 2011 Le Mans victory was a fantastic choice to showcase the…
Allan McNish Walks Away from Spectacularly Violent Crash at 24 Hours of Le Mans [Video]
Allan McNish’s chances of a third overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans were over in the first hour of the race, after a spectacular crash destroyed his car and looked to have perhaps ended his driving days forever. Miraculously, however, McNish managed to walk away from the incident seemingly unharmed. The same…
Audi Providing Real-Time Telemetry And Footage During Le Mans 24-Hour Race
Audi fans will be able to get closer to all the race action for this year’s Le Mans by logging into the company’s internet channels. On their Twitter and Facebook pages, you’ll be able to get real-time video and telemetry of the race as it happens, so fans can feel closer to the action, even…
Audi’s Evolution 2 R18 Looking All Sorts of Badass on the Track
With the anticipation growing for Audi‘s R18 LMP1 race car to hit the track competitively, Audi is probably wishing it’ll happen sooner themselves. After losing out at the 12 Hours of Sebring, Audi may be looking forward to getting the R18 out on the track in order to replace the current R15 race cars. Two…
