GM claims the quick answer to reducing our dependence on gasoline is ethanol. Audi says clean diesels are the way to go. In 2007 Audi sold 964,000 vehicles worldwide and intends to break the million mark in 2008, and they think diesel cars will help get them there.
If increasing its TDI line-up includes producing the Audi R8 V12 TDI that was unveiled here in Detroit as a concept, then we say bring on the diesels.
During the press conference, not even Audi AG board member Michael Dick's thick German accent could prevent us from comprehending the following facts:
0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds
Top speed: 185 mph
Fuel economy: 24 mpg
Yowza. -- Kelly Toepke, News Editor
trackwrex says:
05:36 PM, 01/13/08
phenomenal. audi, you guys did a fantastic job moving tech from the racing world, to the real world. kudos. looks like that Le Mans R10 tech looks mighty good in an R8 body. ;)
hondacura4 says:
05:38 PM, 01/13/08
The V8 R8 is a stunning car at any angle. This R8 V12 diesel adds a sinister style...almost evil.
What Im wondering is will the diesel be playful? The standard 4.2 is energetic and sounds great.
ateixeira says:
10:36 AM, 01/14/08
Sweet.
jkavanagh says:
01:33 PM, 01/14/08
The R8's matte silver paint doesn't quite come through in photos. In person it is stunning.