Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class at the Detroit Auto Show 2008 – the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-meters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque. Audi is writing a new chapter in diesel technology with this power unit. Equipped with the expertise that Audi has built up through its motor sport activities, the R8 V12 TDI in matt "Grace Silver" embodies superb road handling, pioneering technology and fascinating design.

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Quote, originally posted by V-Dublin-05 »

this thing is positively amazing, dont get me wrong, but i was reading through the story, and came upon this picture anyone notice the difference between the pattern shown on top of the gear stick, and then actual pattern of it?

noticed the same thing, kinda odd audi missed it, if they did

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i second that this car is amazing

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what an awesome car. We currently have 2 R8's sitting in our showroom and i guarantee a V12 TDI would sell like crazy.

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Quote, originally posted by 8vMeX »

noticed this too.. haha this amazing car and they can't get the shifter right, ha oh well its just a prototype

must be a prototye... besides the shift pattern, the A/C uses F degree. A california developed?

Go SOX!!!

edit: i found another blooper. in some of the photos the bolsters have "R8" embroidered a lot larger than in other photos. yes, i did look close enough to notice this.

small embroidery:

large embroidery:

Modified by verb.move at 9:46 PM 1-13-2008

knobs messed up here too

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The first TDI auto engine was not in an Audi.

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this thing is positively amazing, dont get me wrong, but i was reading through the story, and came upon this picture anyone notice the difference between the pattern shown on top of the gear stick, and then actual pattern of it?

Haha, this is the reason I came to this thread. I figured a lot of keen-eyed enthusiasts would snag that before I did. We're such clowns.

I imagine a lot of this stuff is p-chopped to enhance initial appeal.

Who cares anyhow, I just want to effing DRIVE ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AHHHHHH

What if you accidentally hit the "STOP" button during driving, will it kill the car??

This car is a perfect except the location of the Start Engine button, definitely wouldn't stop me from buying it, if I had the money.

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What if you accidentally hit the "STOP" button during driving, will it kill the car?? This car is a perfect except the location of the Start Engine button, definitely wouldn't stop me from buying it, if I had the money.

First, the button is probably not that easily pressed.

Second, nothing more would happen than if you were to lift off the accelerator, which I guess might be problematic under certain conditions.

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R8 V12 TDI

Avus quattro concept, 1991

Notice anything?

Anyway, more pics: