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Saturday, 10:30 am local time, this year's edition of the legendary Sebring 12 Hours will kick off. One of the most talked of cars in the race is the brand new Audi R15 TDI. It represents a complete redesign compared to the three time Le Mans and two time Sebring winning R10. What remained was the TDI diesel technology but both the chassis and engine have been developed from scratch. The German engineers focused on creating a better balanced racing car, which has resulted in some very interesting solutions. Greatly contributing to the improved weight balanced is the V10 engine, which is shorter than the R10's V12 but still displaces 5.5 litre. No doubt the most striking feature of the new Audi racer is the aerodynamics package. Where most other manufacturers use sharp, clean lines, the R15 features a blunt nose and numerous subtle aerodynamics devices. What also is very obvious is the exceptionally low height of the car. From any angle, the R15 is an absolutely unique racing car.
The build up to the race has been ongoing since Monday and the new Audi has been among the top runners in every session. While it was pipped in qualifying, the R15 remains our favourite for the race win on Saturday. Providing a unique insight into this high-tech machine, we have compiled an exclusive 18-shot gallery, including a revealing look at the new engine.
Our full report of the race will be published early next week. For those of you in the United States, Speed TV will air 10 hours of the 12 Hour race live, so dial in before 10:30 am Eastern time.

2009 Audi R15 TDI - Images, Specifications and Information

Regards,
Wouter Melissen