Audi R18 e-tron quattro Racecar - front
Audi is beginning the 2015 season having a completely revised R18 e-tron quattro.

A twofold amount of plenty of in-depth work, another phase in lightweight design as well as hybrid energy, simply revised aerodynamics define the fifth generation of the Audi R18. "We anticipate the technological advancement caused by the ferocious competitive pressure applied by four automobile manufacturers which are now involved will significantly enhance lap times this season - while concurrently reducing fuel consumption."

The newest R18 e-tron quattro differs clearly from its predecessor despite the fact that its fundamental construction is closely similar to the last version. The appearance that is new results from a fresh way of running airflow around and through in the region of the sidepods, the front end and in the back of the LMP1 image. Big air inlets in the leading wheel arches reduce aerodynamic drag of the body and have resulted in an all-new layout of the headlights. The light units feature Matrix LED technology combined with Audi Laserlight - that Audi customers can purchase for his or her generation versions at the same time and two inventions that enhance active safety.

While Audi has embraced the monocoque - the essential security cell of the race car - from the last version, the hood together with wheel arches and the front wing features a fresh layout. As this body part includes the crash construction, a fresh crash test was performed by Audi for the 2015 season. Changed airflow with new radiator arrangements through the sidepods for cooling the engine as well as aerodynamic drag is farther optimized by the hybrid system. The engine cover, which encloses the unit notably and even more closely tapers off behind the cockpit, leads to this too.

For the different tracks around the FIA WEC calendar, Audi is preparing two body variants in 2015. Together with the optimized chassis as well as in close co-operation with tire associate Michelin, Audi has further enhanced the performance potential of its own sports prototype in this way.

Hybrid Vehicle leader Audi is taking another part of the region of energy recovery at the same time. The business is the sole manufacturing company to date. For 2015, the total amount of energy has doubled from 2 to 4 megajoules per race lap. During braking, energy is regained which the system later feeds back to the leading axle on acceleration. So, Audi has raised the capacity of the energy storage system at the same time. The encapsulated flywheel energy storage system that sits in the cockpit alongside the motorist can save up that it later returns to the electric machine - .

Audi R18 e-tron quattro Racecar - back

Despite these functionality increases Audi has reached the minimal weight of just 870 kilograms - notably in what's now the most sophisticated racing class in the world's. The hybrid vehicle end product that is improved, nevertheless, leads to a limitation for the internal combustion engine. According to the sport regulations the fuel-energy number must be further reduced in the event the engineers choose for higher end product that is hybrid vehicle.

The the most productive power plant in the field now produces 410 kW (558 hp). Throughout the complete season, just five engines per race car can be utilized as another new rule for 2015. The powerplant now producing greater fuel efficiency continues a tendency that is major. In 2006, the TDI engine of Audi debuted at Le Mans, followed by eight successes until 2014. Fuel consumption fell by 38 percent in this time, while lap times consistently enhanced.