The Audi R8 V12 TDI (later renamed the Audi R8 TDI Le Mans), [1] was a diesel-engined concept car [2] that was first presented to the public at the 2008 North American International Auto Show on 13 January [3] and then the Geneva Motor Show in March in the same year.

Inspired by the audacious Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, the Audi R8 merged jaw dropping design and racing pedigree—a guaranteed formula creating an unforgettable legacy. Up the ante. The arrival of the Audi R8 GT came in 2012 with just …

Audi R8 TDI Le Mans. The R8 V12 TDI (later renamed the R8 TDI Le Mans) is a concept car based on the R8 V8 coupé with a 5,934 cc (5.934 L; 362.1 cu in) twin-turbocharged V12 Diesel engine rated at 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp) and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lb⋅ft) of torque at 1,750–3,000 rpm with Euro 6 emissions standard compliance via oxidizing ...

Few supercars actually get driven daily, but the 2023 Audi R8 seems designed for such a task. It offers a reasonably easy-going ride along with its breakneck acceleration. The R8 shares its...

Mar 29, 2008 · The Audi R8 V12 TDi Le Mans is the world's first diesel-powered supercar. At least that's what some are calling it.

Apr 1, 2008 · Sensational mid-engined Audi R8 gets a twin-turbo V12 diesel – and we’ve driven it. Compare deals from trusted partners on this car and previous models. The R8 V12 TDI is not only...

Apr 12, 2021 · A story of how motorsport dominance, greed, and a little bit of wanting to show off resulted in a bi-turbo diesel V12-powered SUV. Audi over the decades has produced a myriad of stunning and unique engines from its iconic inline-5 to the monster V10 featured in the R8. Some that honestly have not gotten the proper appreciation that they deserve.

Mar 7, 2025 · From a 4.2-liter V8 to a 5.2-liter V10 that carried the Audi R8 until its final days, the Audi R8 has never relied solely on a single engine. However, in the late 2000s, Audi toyed with...

Jan 13, 2008 · The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-meters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque. Audi is writing a new chapter in diesel technology with this power unit.

Jan 15, 2008 · With Audi's introduction of the Audi R8 V12 TDI, we got to look at the most unique aspect of this supercar - its diesel engine. Compression-ignition motors may be commonplace everywhere...