Greenness Audi R8 V12 TDI launches

Posted on April 8, 2008 
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The four rings will introduce the world’s cleanest diesel to the U.S. market in early 2009, this would result a great impact in the diesel market. It will almost simultaneous its introduction in Europe. The 3.0 TDI equip with ultra low emission system, fulfills the world’s most stringent emission standards, will first be offered in the Audi Q7 and then in the new Audi A4 at a later date.

Audi_R8_V12_TDI_9_bw The ultra low emission system ensures that the engine conforms to the limits included in the LEV II Bin 5 standards that apply in all 50 U.S. states. Engine features optimize the combustion process along with engine emissions, while a cleaning system reduces nitrogen oxide exhaust emissions by up to 90%. In other words that the Hybird car will have the great challenge.

2008-audi-r8-tdi-843_bwThe V12 TDI unleashes the kind of incredible power that also makes it a suitable engine for a supercar – Audi unveiled a concept car based on the R8 at the Detroit Auto show this year. Again – in a mid engine configuration: the engine produces a whopping 500 hp and 737 lb/ft of torque, which is reached at only 1,750 rpm, zero to 60 mph takes just 4.1 seconds. In terms of design, the Audi R8 V12 TDI is reminiscent of the Audi R10, the two time winner of the Le Mans 24 hour race, with similar engine design.

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