Audi unveils 2011 R18 Endurance Racer
Dec 10, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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I like it alot. It seems to have classic race car proportions after studying it for a while. One thing that does seem a little strange is how tall it appears from the front - almost like it would be aerodynamically inefficient.
Either way, I can't wait to see it bash the Peugeots on the track!
Either way, I can't wait to see it bash the Peugeots on the track!
Dec 11, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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I like it alot. It seems to have classic race car proportions after studying it for a while. One thing that does seem a little strange is how tall it appears from the front - almost like it would be aerodynamically inefficient.
Either way, I can't wait to see it bash the Peugeots on the track!
Either way, I can't wait to see it bash the Peugeots on the track!
Dec 11, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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Damn...this looks menacing with the headlights and raw carbon! I like the closed-cockpit. Proportions look pretty good. Hats off to Audi. Can't wait to see this in person at Petit Le Mans! I want Porsche to make a new prototype to compete with this.
+1 Andrew.
+1 Andrew.
Dec 11, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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haha oh I figured it would be efficient, very efficient. I saw the Audi crew after Petit Le Mans this year and man they looked down - no way they're going to let that happen again. But from the front the R18 does look kind of crazy - no doubt it's slicker than greased sh!t through a goose.
I expect 2011 will be a great battle in the LMP1 category. Should be a great year for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in GT and LMP, actually.
I expect 2011 will be a great battle in the LMP1 category. Should be a great year for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in GT and LMP, actually.
Dec 11, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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Cant wait for 2011 24 hours of LeMans
Like Al said, this car is strangely beautiful. I believe that it looks great. Now after all the initial WOW it brings to see such a great machine... I only have one thing in my mind. What will Peugeot will bring for the new year?
Last year they were really fast but the long term reliability and a little bit of overdriving the car also by the drivers made them fail. But I expect or basically I hope Peugeot will jab back in the media soon with there new car for 2011.
As much as I respect and appreciate team Audi's perseverance for total domination in there category... I do not want them to go uncontested , if they are going to win or whomever it may be I want to see a fight. But one thing is for sure, Audi is not making it easy.
My hat is off to Audi
Like Al said, this car is strangely beautiful. I believe that it looks great. Now after all the initial WOW it brings to see such a great machine... I only have one thing in my mind. What will Peugeot will bring for the new year?
Last year they were really fast but the long term reliability and a little bit of overdriving the car also by the drivers made them fail. But I expect or basically I hope Peugeot will jab back in the media soon with there new car for 2011.
As much as I respect and appreciate team Audi's perseverance for total domination in there category... I do not want them to go uncontested , if they are going to win or whomever it may be I want to see a fight. But one thing is for sure, Audi is not making it easy.
My hat is off to Audi
Dec 11, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Thanks for letting me know I was not up to date LOL. 1+
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