Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Concept Specifications

Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Cars Concept Specifications
Drivetrain
Layout Mid-Engine, AWD
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Cars Engine
Torque 737.56 lb-ft. @ 1750 rpm
Horsepower 500 hp
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Cars Engine Type Twin Turbo TDI Diesel V12
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Cars Displacement 5934 cc
Compression Ratio 16.0:1
Boost Pressure 2.6 bar
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Cars Performance
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 4.2 sec.
Top Speed Well Over 300 km/h (186.41 mph)

The Audi R8 TDI Le Mans concept luxury sports car is a technology and styling showcase coming from the German automaker of the storied R8 luxury supercar. Part of an Audi trend in offering true high performance diesel models with engine performance characteristics and raw power that rival, or exceed, those of their gasoline counterparts, the R8 TDI Le Mans offers subtle but meaningful body modifications over the current 2008 Audi R8, but the surfaces are just the beginning.

Source [rsportscars.com]

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Specifications

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Cars Specifications
Body
Wheelbase 2600 mm (102.5")
Chassis
Wheels 19" forged alloy wheels – 10-spoke diamond turned with black finish
Wheels (F) 8.5J x 19" Bridgestone Potenza 235/40 ZR19
Wheels (R) 9.5J x 19" Bridgestone Potenza 275/35 ZR19
Engine
Compression Ratio 11.3:1
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Engine & Transmission
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 470 Nm (346 lb.ft)
Exterior
Length 4380 mm (172.5")
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Width 1865 mm (73.5") excluding mirrors; 2025 mm (80.0") including mirrors
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Height 1255 mm (49.5")
Weight 1630 kg (3595 lb)

Base Price: [£96,995]

• New Special Edition, motorsport-inspired V8 Vantage
• Standard equipment includes Sports Pack suspension and new sports exhaust system
• 27kg weight saving over standard car
• New distinctive Aston Martin ‘Race Collection’ paint schemes available as an option

6 July 2010, Gaydon, Warwickshire: Aston Martin has unveiled a new motorsport-inspired special edition; the V8 Vantage N420 which brings a new dimension of sporting prowess and dynamic ability to the V8 Vantage range.

Source [rsportscars.com]

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