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AndyBG
February 6th, 2012, 22:56
Audi, also, will be bringing hybrid car to the LeMans...
http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Motorsport_News/article_7462.shtml
JavierNuvolari
February 7th, 2012, 12:56
Interesting to say the least, but I don't believe the Audi hybrid will be any good against the TOYOTA, they clearly have much more experience in that field, unless of course Porsche is helping Audi on the hybrid thing, they have already raced with that configuration and they did quite well.
ZeroCool
February 7th, 2012, 13:53
Audi also never raced with a Diesel engine, but still managed it to win the first race ;)
JavierNuvolari
February 7th, 2012, 21:13
Audi also never raced with a Diesel engine, but still managed it to win the first race ;)
True, but as I said, Audi has little experience in the whole "Hybrid" stuff when it comes to passenger cars, let alone racing. Toyota has a long experience in passenger cars. Don't missunderstand me passenger cars Vs Racing are two complete different animals, all I'm saying is that Toyota has a little edge over Audi in the Hybrid arena.
I believe this is the first year we'll see hybrids in Le Mans, they will most certainly gives us quite a show, I love Audi and I really want them to win...but Toyota has a very strong racing heritage, they will surely put a good fight.
Ruergard
February 8th, 2012, 11:47
Peugeot is out, but Toyota is definetely in. This years battle will be immense. I like Audis move with the Hybrids but I think (At least among the Audi cars.) the diesels will be going stronger.
Bring it on! :race:
AndyBG
March 1st, 2012, 07:24
More info about Audis hybrid LeMans car... It will be quattro!!! :)
http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Motorsport_News/article_7527.shtml
AndyBG
March 1st, 2012, 21:12
Neither one comment!? :/
The RS6
March 1st, 2012, 21:27
hahah I even opened a new topic before you posted pics, and noone comented on that one either :))
http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/24003-R18-e-tron-quattro-i-R18-ultra
The RS6
March 7th, 2012, 20:07
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J7kNQSWOFo
One word: awesome!
ZeroCool
March 7th, 2012, 20:49
yep, just awesome!! :)
JavierNuvolari
March 8th, 2012, 12:29
The skidmarks coming out of the corner at 1:10 are just INSANE!!...man, I would have loved to see those races live.
chewym
March 23rd, 2012, 23:03
Supposedly the R18 E-tron quattro is 2.5 seconds quicker in testing than the R18 than won Sebring.
Benman
April 2nd, 2012, 18:43
Interesting to say the least, but I don't believe the Audi hybrid will be any good against the TOYOTA, they clearly have much more experience in that field...
I believe it will do VERY well against the Toyota, but you do make a great point: Toyota's hybrid experience is MUCH greater than Audi's. Especially considering Audi has next to ZERO experience with a DIESEL Hybrid system (the Audi concpet cars the exception). In the real world, Toyota's experience dominates, but in racing, all bets are off. After all, ware talking about a manufacture that has NEVER won Le Mans... YET! :cheers:
chewym
April 2nd, 2012, 20:58
I believe it will do VERY well against the Toyota, but you do make a great point: Toyota's hybrid experience is MUCH greater than Audi's. Especially considering Audi has next to ZERO experience with a DIESEL Hybrid system (the Audi concpet cars the exception). In the real world, Toyota's experience dominates, but in racing, all bets are off. After all, ware talking about a manufacture that has NEVER won Le Mans... YET! :cheers:
The Le Mans hybrids and what Audi and Toyota sell as road going hybrids have little to nothing in common. I agree that Audi's Le Mans experience is more important.
Ruergard
April 3rd, 2012, 21:22
Can't wait for this. :D
JavierNuvolari
April 4th, 2012, 18:09
I believe it will do VERY well against the Toyota, but you do make a great point: Toyota's hybrid experience is MUCH greater than Audi's. Especially considering Audi has next to ZERO experience with a DIESEL Hybrid system (the Audi concpet cars the exception). In the real world, Toyota's experience dominates, but in racing, all bets are off. After all, ware talking about a manufacture that has NEVER won Le Mans... YET! :cheers:
Hey Seņor Benman, long time no post! I know exactly what you mean, but after watching the testing of the Hybrid Audi and the lap time difference between the "regular" version, I think we're in for a treat for this years Le Mans.
Saludos!
Benman
April 5th, 2012, 03:00
Hey Seņor Benman, long time no post!
Saludos! No kidding! My time has become much more limited lately. As for Le Mans, I'm looking forward to the treat! :cheers: