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12 Hours of Sebring on Speed Channel, Audi's diesel racecar |
Lou W |
Mar 18 2006, 11:17 AM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
Im watching the 12 Hours of Sebring and Audi is doing very well their new Diesel powered race car. So what's the advantage of running a Diesel race engine? Why would you want to?
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Cap'n Krusty |
Mar 18 2006, 11:40 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Why? Because they can! Remember, a substantial percentage of their cars sold in Europe are diesels. "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday", as the saying goes. The technology they pioneered in the R8, gasoline direct injection, gave them a HUGE advantage in power and economy, something that is now in the marketplace. European manufacturers anticipate a big market for their current generation diesels as soon as the US decides to clean up our nasty diesel. Current VW TDIs deliver 45-50 MPG in the real world, far more that hybrids can offer (though they promise it), and without the huge hit (premium) on the purchase price that hybrid buyers suffer. Get ready for the future! The Cap'n |
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