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| Category | Le Mans Prototype (LMP1) | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Audi | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, torsion bar with separate damper, anti-roll bar | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, torsion bar with separate damper, anti-roll bar | ||||||||
| Engine | Audi TDI 5.5 litre V10 turbodiesel, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | 5-speed sequential manual | ||||||||
| Weight | appr. 900 kg (1,984.2 lb) | ||||||||
| Fuel | Shell V-Power Diesel | ||||||||
| Tyres | Michelin | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants |  Audi Sport Team Joest | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen Dindo Capello, Lucas Luhr, Mike Rockenfeller, Marco Werner | ||||||||
| Debut | 2009 12 Hours of Sebring | ||||||||
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The Audi R15 TDI is a Le Mans Prototype racing car constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi. It is the successor to the Audi R10 TDI. Like its predecessor, the R15 TDI uses a diesel engine, although the R15's V10 engine is physically smaller than the R10's V12. The car was tested for the first time in December 2008 before it's official unveiling and competition debut at the 2009 12 Hours of Sebring race, March 21, 2009. Three R15 TDIs will be participating in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2009, under the control of Joest Racing.
Audi will not defend their American Le Mans Series or Le Mans Series titles with the R15 TDI. The R15 made its competition debut at the 2009 12 Hours of Sebring in March 2009 and will follow this event at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. The R15 got off to a perfect start by winning the 12 Hours of Sebring, setting a new race record in the process.
The R15 TDI features a 5.5 L (340 cu in) turbodiesel V10 engine rated at over Template:Auto PS and Template:Auto Nm torque. The electrical system uses a lithium ion battery, a first for Audi sports prototypes, as well as LED headlights, and a unique system of LED rear lights that are mounted on the rear wing endplate.
References
- Audi R15 TDI arrives early ahead of race debut
- AUSmotive.com - Audi R15 TDI claims debut win at 12 Hours of Sebring
- "Entry List". Automobile Club de l'Ouest. 2009-02-29. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
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- Audi releases more details on the R15 TDI
- http://www.speedtv.com/gallery/view/950851/240431
External links
- Mulsanne's Corner's January/February 2009 R15 observations
- Mulsanne's Corner's March/April 2009 R15 observations
