The Audi R15 TDI, commonly abbreviated to the R15, is a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) racing car constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi AG. It is the successor to the Audi R10 TDI. Like its predecessor, the R15 TDI uses a turbocharged diesel engine, although the R15's V10 engine is physically smaller than the R10's V12. The smaller engine is ...

Sep 23, 2009 · The new TDI unit produces more than 600bhp and has a maximum torque of ‘over 1,050Nm. It is 100mm shorter than the V12, something requested by Audi’s chassis department who were far more involved with the early development of the R15 that they were on its predecessor according to Baretsky; “in the past the engine came first and they built ...

The heart of the R15 TDI is a newly developed V10 TDI engine producing more than 600 hp, with a maximum torque output in excess of 1,050 Newton meters and which reflects the latest version of the TDI Technology invented by Audi.

Mar 9, 2009 · AUDI AG is the world’s first automobile manufacturer to develop a “second” generation diesel racing sports car. Audi aims to underline its supremacy and consolidate its expertise in car technology once more at the legendary 24 Hours of …

This 2009 Audi R15 TDI didn’t achieve victory at Le Mans, but it’s still a fantastic piece of motorsports history. In the automotive hobby, there are rare cars, and there are the kind of ultra-rare unicorn cars that are the stuff of legend.

The heart of the R15 TDI is a newly developed V10 TDI engine producing more than 600 hp, with a maximum torque output in excess of 1,050 Newton meters and which reflects the latest version of the TDI Technology invented by Audi.

Jun 16, 2010 · The R15 TDI features a 5.5 litres (336 cu in)[4] Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) turbodiesel V10 engine, rated at over 600 PS (440 kW; 590 bhp) and 1,050 newton metres (774 ft·lbf) torque.

2009 Audi R15 TDi specs, performance data, engine specifications, pictures.

2010 Audi R15 TDi Plus specs, performance data, engine specifications, pictures.

2010 Audi R15 TDI plus For the 2010 season, Audi have updated their R15 to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans under the banner of Audi Sport Team Joest and Audi Sport North America. Called the R15 plus or R15+, it is a modified version of the 2009 race car with new front aerodynamics that focus air through the car to reduce overall drag.