Audi R18 2011 posters


Audi R18

Audi is hoping to achieve its tenth victory at Le Mans 24 Hours with its brand new LMP1 sports car, the Audi R18. Since its debut in 1999, the brand with the Four Rings has already equaled Ferrari's record in the race's roll of honor with nine victories thanks to its R8, R10 TDI, and R15 TDI models. The Audi R18 was first presented at the Audi Sportpark in Ingolstadt on the evening of Friday, December 10, 2010. This will be the first time since 1999 that Audi is competing with a closed coupe in the race. "In the future, aerodynamic efficiency will be even more important at Le Mans than it was in the past," says Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. "A closed car has clear advantages in this respect. Our computer simulations have been confirmed in the wind tunnel and during initial track tests." In 2011, the rule makers are aiming for a reduction of engine power by prescribing smaller engines. Audi has decided to use a 3.7-liter V6 TDI unit, sticking to the diesel concept which became victorious in 2006. "From our point of view, the TDI continues to be the most efficient technology," says Ulrich Baretzky, Head of Engine Development at Audi Sport. "There are good reasons why the share of TDI units among Audi's production models is as high as it is."

Own a piece of Motorsport history with Audi R18 2011 merchandise! Get your own Audi R18 poster, mouse pad, t-shirt or calendar as a keepsake of the incredible moment Audi celebrated winning second place in the 2011 Le Mans race. Shop now!