Audi R18 TDI / R18 ultra / R18 e-tron quattro (2011 - 2016)
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Audi R18 TDI
| Engine | |
| Configuration | TDI 120º V6 |
| Location | Mid, longitudinally mounted |
| Construction | aluminium block and head |
| Displacement | 3,700 cc / 225.8 cu in |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Fuel feed | Direct Fuel Injection |
| Aspiration | Single Garrett VTG Turbo |
| Power | 540 bhp / 403 kW |
| BHP/Liter | 146 bhp / liter |
| Drivetrain | |
| Body | carbon-fibre composite panels |
| Chassis | carbon-fibre composite and honeycomb monocoque |
| Suspension (fr/r) | double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers |
| Brakes | carbon ceramic ventilated discs, all-round |
| Gearbox | XTrac 6 speed Sequential |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 900 kilo / 1,984 lbs |
| Length / Width / Height | 4,650 mm (183.1 in) / 2,000 mm (78.7 in) / 1,030 mm (40.6 in) |
Audi R18 ultra
| Engine | |
| Configuration | TDI 120º V6 |
| Location | Mid, longitudinally mounted |
| Construction | aluminium block and head |
| Displacement | 3,700 cc / 225.8 cu in |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Fuel feed | Direct Fuel Injection |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Aspiration | Single Garrett VTG Turbo |
| Power | 510 bhp / 380 kW |
| Torque | 850 Nm / 627 ft lbs |
| BHP/Liter | 138 bhp / liter |
| Drivetrain | |
| Body | carbon composite panels |
| Chassis | carbon-fibre composite with aluminium honeycomb monocoque with fully stressed engine |
| Front suspension | double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers |
| Rear suspension | double wishbones, pull-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers |
| Steering | rack-and-pinion, electrical power assistance |
| Brakes | carbon ceramic discs, all-round |
| Gearbox | Paddle Operated 6 speed Sequential |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 900 kilo / 1,984 lbs |
| Length / Width / Height | 4,650 mm (183.1 in) / 2,000 mm (78.7 in) / 1,030 mm (40.6 in) |
Audi R18 e-tron quattro
| Engine | |
| Configuration | TDI 120º V6 |
| Location | Mid, longitudinally mounted |
| Construction | aluminium block and head |
| Displacement | 4,000 cc / 244.1 cu in |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Fuel feed | Direct Fuel Injection |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Aspiration | Turbo |
| Power | 549 bhp / 410 kW |
| BHP/Liter | 137 bhp / liter |
| Engine | |
| Configuration | Electric Motor |
| Location | Front, transversely mounted |
| Power | 268 bhp / 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | |
| Body | carbon fibre composite |
| Chassis | carbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb monocoque with stressed engine |
| Suspension (fr/r) | double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Brakes (fr/r) | ventilated carbon ceramic discs |
| Drive | e-tron quattro All wheel drive |
| Performance figures | |
| Combined Power | 817 bhp / 609 kW |
| Power to weight | 0.94 bhp / kg |