Audi Unveils R10

[C]

I meant four electric motors... in addition to a gasoline engine... hence the term "hybrid"...
Unfortunately, I can't find any info on it. What I remember hearing is that it was entered because there was no rule on the books against it, but it outclassed the rest of the pack so badly it was banned. I think it used a simple regenerative-braking system basically to add torque- lots of it- when passing.

You're aren't thinking of  ex McLaren magician Gordon Murray's "fancar" designed for Brabham in 1978 are you?

Brabham BT46B

Why in the hell would you do a diesel race car?

Because if it wins, the public will be deluged with "look how good our diesels are" adverts on TV, and the VW group would hope for an increase in diesel sales across all their brands...

[Woodlouse2002]

Why in the hell would you do a diesel race car?  

More economical.

[C]

More economical.

More pollution!

[4_Series_Scania]

Audi have been producing superb diesel engines for a while now, as have BMW & Mercedes.

I'd like to see that R10 in action, I think its more of a concept car than a reality- I'd like to be proved wrong however!

The output of that engine will make for a seriously quick car! I await its debut on the "Top Gear" test track....  ;D

The only "R" Series I'm interested in ,however, is my prospective new truck....  8)

I'm looking to change job soon,my prospective employer has a new fleet of Scania "R Series" vehicles.

The 16-litre V8 Euro 4 engine produces 620 hp (456 kW) at 1900 r/min and 3000 Nm of torque between 1100 and 1400 r/min  :o

I hope you guys realise the above truck is designed to pull weights of upto 180tonnes! consider , for a moment, the performance of that Audi with a power to weight ratio thats a tiny fraction of the truck....  :o

I may have to change my username! - I hope so anyway!