AUDI R18 ULTRA
2012 - 3rd Le Mans / #4 - M. Bonanomi, O. Jarvis, M. Rockenfeller
CA38a
The Audi R 18 Ultra is a Le Mans Prototype racing car.It was the evolution of the successful R18 TDI, and was designed in year 2012 hours of Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship. It’s the same car as the R 18 e-tron, but without hybrid drive. The chassis is a carbon fiber monocoque, a very light and yet very safe design. The gearbox is a 6 speed electrically actuated unit, with ample use of carbon composite parts. All front and rear lights are made with LED, with a very distinctive tall lights design around the rear wing. The diesel engine is an evolution from the previous years’ 6 cylinder 120° middle of the motor’s V, right under the rear fin of the car. Maximum power is estimated at 550. Audi entered the 24 well as two R18-etron.C ar No.4, Jarvis and Mike Rockenfeller, reached the finish line in third position.