Audi R15 – a new Le Mans Contender…?
March 18, 2009 :: Posted by - Sam :: Category - Formula One
There is a new challenger at Le Mans for 2009. Yes the new Audi R15 will be turning its wheels for the first time at Sebring 12 hours on March 21st!
The new contender is all-together lighter, with a longer wheelbase, and is much more agile. Power from a newly developed V10 TDI Engine makes over 600bhp with over 775 lb ft of torque.
Aerodynamics includes a raised nose, a rear wing – suspended from the top, and the R15 is also the first racer with low beam headlights which are entirely LED’s – an Audi Trademark!
Allen McNish will be one of two pilots testing the triumphs of the new R15 in Florida before the low down at Le Mans with the 3 car Audi Sports Team ‘Joest’…
