April 25, 2011
The 2011 Audi R18 TDIs - a Visual Showcase

People are beginning to ask if I will be covering the 2011 Le Mans, like I do every year? Of course I will, wouldn't miss it for anything! But I will not begin setting up the tracker until about a week before the race.

Until then, here is a visual treat of the stunning 2011 Audi R18 TDIs. They look absolutely smashing, almost as good as this Lamborghini LMP1 concept.

BTW: Here is a classy looking background picture for you too (1440x900)

From yesterday's test day, Audi Motor Sport had this to say:

Whilst it's traditionally not about lap times on test day, much more significant findings matter for Audi after eight hours. The innovative diesel-powered sportscar was prepared very well for the demanding Le Mans track, all scheduled programs have been completed and the ten drivers adapted perfectly to the demanding circuit. Apart from the nine race drivers, test and reserve driver Marco Bonanomi was also behind the wheel and drove at Le Mans for the first time.

Despite Audi focussing on set-up work, Tom Kristensen set the fastest time of the day in car number 3. The eight-time Le Mans winner lapped the Sarthe circuit in 3m 27.687s. Last year's winner Mike Rockenfeller only needed 0.128 more seconds in car number 1 for the 13.629 kilometers. Neither a rain shower in the morning nor a spin of the number 2 Audi R18 TDI hampered the progress.

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