2012 Audi R18 ultra
Audi R18 ultra

2012 Audi R18 ultra

2012 Audi R18 ultra

“The new R18 ultra is a distinct evolution of last yearโ€™s Le Mans race winning car,โ€ summarizes Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. “Our driversโ€™ impressions were very positive from the first moment. Without the weight optimized R18 ultra we would have not been capable of realizing the R18 e-tron quattro which is absolutely identical with the exception of the hybrid system.โ€

Story by Audi Communications Motorsport

In Detail

type Racing Car
built at Germany
engine V6 TDI
position Mid, Longitudinal
aspiration Turbocharged
displacement 3700 cc / 225.79 inยณ
engine designer Ulrich Baretzky
power 380.3 kw / 510 bhp
specific output 137.84 bhp per litre
body / frame Carbon Fiber Monocoque
driven wheels RWD
transmission 6-Speed