Two New Audi R18 TDI For Imola, Audi Sport Team Joest has not had much time to celebrate its tenth victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. As Audi wants to use the winning car, labeling with the number “2″ for dynamic displays and demonstrations, two new racing car (R18-103 and R18-107) have been made entirely after serious accidents Mc Nish suffered by Allan and Mike Rockenfeller.
Two New Audi R18 TDI For Imola
In addition, a new set of elements developed to improve downforce. This package, which will be used for the first time in Imola, was subjected to various tests in the week following the DTM race in Lausitzring.
What remains unchanged is the message on the two units where the brand announced the company’s lightweight technology, which has proven its viability in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in two ways. Thanks in part to optimize the R18 TDI weight was the fastest car in Le Mans. And, as the two serious accidents suffered by the team have shown the design and production technology does not contradict lightweight at all with having a very high passive safety.
Only ten days after his heavy crash at Le Mans, Allan McNish was able to participate in a screening test Audi R18 with TDI. At Imola, the Scot will sit in the cockpit of car number “2″ (distinguished by yellow markings) sharing the record-wheel victories in Le Mans, Tom Kristensen, who as McNish and test driver Marco Bonanomi, employment background is in the test performed.
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