Audi R8 V12 Tdi Twin Turbo Diesel
As a diesel fan myself, i just could not resist publishing an article on the new Audi R8 V12 Tdi Concept. Under the bonnet is a 6.0 Litre V12 lump producing 500 BHP, 1000Nm of torque at just 1750rpm maintained all the way up to 3000rpm. One of the fastest diesel engines Audi has ever built.
The two V-mounted intercoolers sit above the engine with cool air directed to them from the NACA glass roof duct from the front of the car.
The new Audi R8 Tdi looks remarkably similar to its petrol engined V8 brother. 62 MPH can be had in just 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 200 MPH - faster than the petrol V8 version.
Unfortunately, Audi have not confirmed when the R8 Tdi will go on sale so for the time being, we will just have to keep pouring change in our piggy banks, ready for the purchase… I wish:).
Image sources: Audi.
