News – Menace Audi R8 500bhp V12 TDI
It seems the Diesel haters have banished of the earth after they heard of a Diesel Super Car landing.
Audi have been investing in racing diesels at Le Mans and now you have the result, the dangerous Audi R8 V12 TDI. This R8 TDI has made diesel history with its 6.0-litre V12 TDI engine developing nearly 500bhp; compare this to the neighbours 180 BHP Audi A4 and I’m sure you will agree this is a remarkable achievement for a Diesel. The R8 TDI produces 737lb.ft of torque making the R8 V12 TDI jump from 0-62mph in just 4.2 seconds and exceeds 186mph.
After all this, the Audi R8 TDI has achieved 24 mpg in testing. You may also find this engine sitting discreetly in a Audi Q7 model soon.
The Audi R8 at present is still a concept; keep your eyes peeled as this beast is expected in 2009.
The car looks fabulous, but I hope it doesn’t blow 6.0 litres of black smoke everywhere ;-p
LoL “doesn’t blow 6.0 litres of black smoke everywhere”. I’m Sure Audi wouldn’t let this happen to such a “fabulous” car.