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R10 Diesel For Audi A8?
By Sarah McBride
Guesswork about Audi car parts is floating in the air leaving other car fanatics hanging in the verge of inquisition. Said speculation is all about the automaker's A8 which is rumored to be get a version of the twin-turbo V12 TDI diesel engine. Said engine powers Audi's R10 Le Mans racecar, which has won this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.
Twin-turbo V12 TDI diesel engine is a 5.5-liter, twelve-cylinder engine that produces 650 horsepower and 811 ft-lbs of torque. The monster diesel engine is expected to power up Audi's A8 limo. Said expectation will not be a surprise according to car enthusiasts because every Audi fanatic is longing to have superior performance on the road.
The engine from Audi R10 weighs in excess 200kg. Basically, it requires cast iron block which attaches much weight than all-alloy petrol engines. The rumor that the sought-after power diesel is soon to be incorporated in A8 limo will certainly create a bang to the automotive industry.
It can be recalled that Audi has extravagantly spent in its endeavor to improve its diesel technology and to effectuate superior diesel performance to its petrol competitors. To compare the performance of the former from the latter, diesel engines are famed in their capability to produce more torque with better mileage.
In addition, A8 has been previously enhanced to produce better ergonomics. Enhancements include side sills with air intakes, rear spoiler, 21-inch two-piece wheels and an extra lateral ventilation channel.
This may appear to be pure speculation in the present time. Nevertheless, said speculation may not be very far fetched for it may mot stay as a speculation for long. Audi may be planning to build a high-performance version of A8. With Audi's endeavor for the betterment of its engines, this speculation may rise in the future time as a dominant feature in Audi A8 limo.
About the Author As a manager of one of the largest auto store in Springfield,Massachusetts, Sarah has extensive expertise on auto parts and automotives in general. This 42 year old is a certified car enthusiast.
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