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There's been much speculation on just when the Audi R8 will hit American shores. For customers eagerly placing deposits, the wait will take almost 12 months before cars appear in stateside showrooms, though those looking for an earlier peek at the car will take great interest in Audi's planned grand opening for the newly created Audi Forum New York City.
In less than a week, on Wednesday October, 11, a spectacle will happen in New York City that should grab the attention of any self-respecting Audiphile and virtually any other auto...
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Emanuele Pirro withstood a furious charge from Lucas Luhr in the final 20 minutes as the Audi R10 TDI claimed victory its first American Le Mans Series race since March by winning the Utah Grand Prix on Saturday at Miller Motorsports Park.
Pirro and the diesel-powered Audi R10 TDI crossed the finish line 0.314 seconds ahead of Luhr's Penske Racing Porsche RS Spyder. The difference turned out to be a fuel-only change with just more than an hour left for the Audi. The Porsche took on fuel and tires and changed drivers one minute later, hoping...
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Kevom 3 years 4 months ago
Racing against something with 15,000bhp is a recipe for a face and egg coming together.
This did not stop Audi pitting its Le Mans-winning R10 diesel racer against a Harrier jump jet.
Driven by Allan McNish, the Audi R10 was only beaten by 0.1 second, saving face and showing just how potent the diesel race car is.
Audi did have the sense to keep the race to just one kilometre because the Harrier's 667mph top speed would have taken more decisive role in a longer sprint race.
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