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What could be a bigger step than going from gasoline to diesel?

Posted by: Moro is an Orange on 2008-12-01 12:29:26
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In Reply to: Audi R15 TDI posted by Tanner on 2008-11-28 16:08:00

Maybe some sort of diesel-electric hybrid? We know VAG has been working on such a technology for quite a while now.

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Audi R15 TDI - Tanner 2008-11-28 16:08:00 (169 views)

Smaller/lighter drivetrain is good. Maybe keep them competitive on the tight courses. - Potomac-Greg 2008-12-02 09:02:26 (35 views)

What could be a bigger step than going from gasoline to diesel? - Moro is an Orange 2008-12-01 12:29:26 (53 views)

One would imagine he means they will be much more aggressive with the packaging and aerodynamics of - D all over 2008-12-01 13:53:33 (57 views)

My take as well, especially per the DTM reference. - Mike S 2008-12-01 18:54:09 (42 views)

On 2nd read you guys are probably right. - Moro is an Orange 2008-12-01 21:52:08 (34 views)

Rumor is that they will still run the R10 after Sebring..in the ALMS...and the R15 in Europe - Rakete 2008-11-28 19:02:13 (98 views)

Sounds like they're ready to slap Puke-oh around in Europe this year. I just KNOW - jbchinoca 2008-11-29 12:53:44 (87 views)

Sure P wishes they didn't have an enclosed cockpit...takes extra time to change - Rakete 2008-11-29 13:40:11 (83 views)

Not to mention the rotten visibility they were having in the rain last yr. Glad the Audi stays open. - jbchinoca 2008-11-29 15:13:03 (44 views)

Sebring according to this: "The first private tests with the new Le Mans sports car are scheduled... - InTTruder 2008-11-29 04:34:27 (85 views)

Are you going down to Sebring? - Rakete 2008-11-29 05:01:19 (44 views)

Likely, No. - Mike S 2008-11-29 00:20:45 (53 views)

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