Type
2S FHC 
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2650 mm 104.3 in
Bore 
83.00 mm 
Cylinders
V-12 in 60.0
Displacement
5.9 litre5934 cc(362.115 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
16.00:1
Fuel system
common rail direct diesel injection
Maximum power
499.9 PS (493.0 bhp) (367.6 kW)@ 4000 rpm
Specific output
83.1 bhp/litre1.36 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
1000.0 Nm (738 ft?�·lb) (102 kgm)@ 1750-3000 rpm
bmep
2117.7 kPa (307.1 psi)
Specific torque
168.52 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Audi
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.91
Unitary capacity
494.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Turbo D.
Compressor type
2 turbochargers
Intercooler
Y
Catalytic converter
Y
0-100 km/h
4.20 s
Engine location
Mid
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
AWD 
Suspension
front
Transmission
6M
RAC rating
51.3
year
2008
  
 
   feel in the Audi R8 V12 TDI, but one that also brings major functional
   benefits, facilitating entry and exit for the driver.
  
   The precision chassis of the Audi R8 V12 TDI concept remains supremely
   in control of the sporty performance, but is capable of assuring
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   The Audi R8 V12 TDI is a piece of art and seems too precious to use,
   but begs to be driven hard.
  
 This Audi R8 V12 TDI concept can already fulfill the
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   Geneva 2008: Audi R8 V12 TDI Le Mans - a mouthful for a mouthwatering
   car
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   presenting the new Audi R8 V12 TDI concept at NAIAS.
  
   Audi R8 V12 TDI, the world’s first diesel production supercar. Yes,
   it's a concept car for now, but Audi is seriously debating the future
   of this car.
  
   The Audi R8 V12 TDI (later renamed the Audi R8 TDI Le Mans), was
   unveiled as a diesel engined concept car based on the Audi R8 (road
   car), was presented at the 2008 North American International Auto Show
  
   on the Audi R8 V12 TDI Le Mans concept you see here, which - although
   this hasn't been confirmed officially - will soon become the greatest
   Audi road car of all.
  
   mourn the death of the Audi R8 V12 TDI diesel-which Audi now says it
   won't build after all? First revealed at the 2008 Detroit auto show as
   the Audi R8 TDI Concept, then updated 
  
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   Show, the Audi R8 V12 TDI, but it seems that, with the impression that
   car has caused (jaws hitting the floor!) in a market were diesel
   vehicles are not very desirable, the company had to show its 
  
     When the sheets were pulled off of the Audi R8 V12 TDI at the NAIAS
     in Detroit this week – Audi’s latest study model, the sound of jaws
     hitting the floor was impressive.
  
       Rock star Bryan Adams sang at launch of Audi R8 V12 TDI at Detroit
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   views Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept - Image Gallery Audi has unveiled the R8
   V12 TDI Concept, powered by a 6 liters engine with 500 hp and 1,000
   Nm.
  
   the Audi R8 V12 TDI® concept car that, as an added benefit of its
   elegant shape, the body actually generates downforce—unlike many other
   sportscars. This aids directional stability at high speeds.
  
   The Audi R8 V12 TDI will go on sale perhaps in 2010 and there is the
   very real chance that it will be limited in stock.
  
   Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept in Detroit
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   By George Skentzos | January 5th, 2008
   
   
   
  
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   FIRST DRIVE: Audi R8 V12 TDIAudi’s R8 V12 TDI is set to become the
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   design, the Audi R8 V12 TDI is reminiscent of the Audi R10, the two
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   close relatives.
  
   Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept appears to have been the "Belle of the Ball"
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