So this is it.
It looks awkward. Almost like that Nissan that shat itself at La Sarthe.
The German manufacturer confirmed that the new car will continue to use diesel power - setting it apart from its petrol-powered Toyota and Porsche competitors - as part of a revamped 4-litre V6 engine.
It also revealed that the car will be entered into the 6MJ energy retrieval sub-class, up from 4MJ on this year's model, which finished runner-up to Porsche in both teams' and drivers' competitions in the WEC.
Flywheel energy storage for the hybrid system has been abandoned in favour of a lithium-ion battery solution similar to that used by sister manufacturer Porsche.
The car also features heavily revised front bodywork in a bid to maximise aerodynamic performance.
"With our new Audi R18, we’re setting a clear signal: Audi continues to put the pedal to the metal in motorsport, deliberately relying on TDI – the world’s most successful automotive efficiency technology – at Le Mans," said Audi motorsport boss Dr Wolfgang Ullrich.
http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/audi-unveils-2016-wec-challenger/
Will it pass emissions tho?
>>13956875
Need a photoshoop of La Sarthe completely blanketed in black smog
I'm willing to be that the cars will lap Le Mans faster next year even with the power reduction. Audi just need a smaller engine now so they can afford to have more batteries and more hybrid goodness.
>>13956885
>>13956907
THE FUTURE.
>>13956886
When did I enter bizzaro /o/
>>13956952
Thats what happens when a company develops a proper hybrid system that makes shit faster
>>13956952
All LMP1 teams have been downsizing every year and they manage to be faster every year. The GTEs supply the exhaust notes you love.
>>13956952
>everyone on /o/ is a MUH SOUND MUH INTERNAL COMBUSTION shitter
>>13957005
Well it seems to be the general consensus. Not that I don't agree with progress, just that I didn't expect to hear that on /o/ of all places
>>13956855
>Almost like that Nissan that shat itself at La Sarthe.
Pls tell me at least the engine is not in the front, because on top of poor performance (which could be argued more because it was traction and not propulsion), this was the Nissan's undoing by having terrible reliability (heat) and resistance to damage in crashes.
>>13956907
The thumbnail is perfect!
>>13956855
all that tech, and it's still no match for a fully built miata.
>>13957301
/thread
>>13956855
It's ugly as sin, but it's purposeful... I kind of like it. Whether it'll be fast enough to beat Porsche & Toyota's new cars next year is a big "If" though.
