Description

AUDI R15 TDI Plus n.7

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HISTORY

The Audi R15 TDI Plus is a prototype that participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans of 2010. The Audi after the defeat of 2009 by the Peugeot 908, decided to update the R15 of the year before, the differences the main ones are evident in the aerodynamics, where the muzzle and the sides are modified. For Audi, it is the last prototype with the interior uncovered.

Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish and Rinaldo Capello at the wheel of the Audi R15 TDI Plus n.7 finished third at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2010 with a gap of three laps to winners. At the finish was the parade of the German builder who occupied the first three positions, the race was won by Mike Rockenfeller, Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas with the Audi R15 TDI Plus n.9, while second the Audi R15 TDI Plus n.8 with Andre Lotterer, Benoit Treluyer and Marcel Fassler. During the season he never managed to worry about the cars of the French manufacturer, who won the remaining races of the ILMC championship.

CHASSIS

Audi R15 TDI Plus
Designed: Dallara Engineering
Carbon fibre monocoque with fully stressed engine
Length: 4650 mm
Width: 2000 mm
Height: 1030 mm
Suspension front: Double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension rear: Double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes: Ventilated carbon fibre discs
Tyres: Michelin

ENGINE

Audi 5499 cc V10 90° Turbo Diesel
Power: 440 kW
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive.
Transmission: Xtrac Five speed Sequential
Differential: Rear differential lock
Fuel brand: Shell
Fuel Type: Diesel
Tank Capacity: 81 lt

RESULT

Third in the 24 hours of Le Mans 2010 with drivers Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish, Rinaldo Capello