Description

AUDI R18 e-tron quattro n.1

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HISTORY

The Audi R18 e-tron quattro is the prototype that participated in the 2014 World Endurance Championship.

The main changes compared to the Audi R18 2013 are, a revised engine with an electric turbocharger, updates to the hybrid flywheel system with the addition of a waste heat recovery system. The system captured the thermal energy from the exhaust by adding power to the turbocharger or flywheel storage system. The aerodynamics has been heavily revised according to the new rules, abandoning the diffuser aspirated by the 2013 model forbidden by the regulation.

The German Audi Sport Team Joest team with Tom Kristensen, Marc Gene and Lucas Di Grassi at the wheel of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro n.1 finished second in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2014 with a gap of three laps to winner. The race won by Marcel Fassler, Andre Lotterer and Benoit Treluyer at the wheel of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro n.2. While in third position the Toyota TS 040 Hybrid n.8 Anthony Davidson, Sebastien Buemi and Nicolas Lapierre with a gap of five laps.

During the season of the championship, Fassler, Lotterer and Treluyer also won the 6 hours of Circuit of the Americas.

CHASSIS

Audi R18
Designed:
Carbon fibre and Aluminum monocoque, CFC rear crash structure
Length: 4650 mm
Width: 1900 mm
Height: 1030 mm
Suspension front: Double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers
Suspension rear: Double wishbones, pull-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers
Brakes: Carbon disc Brembo
Tyres: Michelin

ENGINE

Audi 4000 cc V6 120° Turbo Diesel hybrid
Power: > 560 kW
Hybrid: System e-tron Hybrid Technology
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive, all wheel drive word hybrid statemi on the front axle.
Transmission: Sequential, hydraulically activated seven speed sequential racing transmission
Differential: Rear differential lock
Fuel brand: Castrol
Fuel Type: Diesel
Tank Capacity: 54 lt

RESULT

Second in the 24 hours of Le Mans 2014 with drivers Tom Kristensen, Marc Gene and Lucas Di Grassi