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2014 Audi R18 E-tron Quattro Officially Revealed


Audi officially revealed its more efficient 2014 R18 E-tron Race car for the World Endurance Championship. Even though Audi won the 2013 championship as expected, Toyota started catching up at the end of the season and even won the last race. So let's see if the updated R18 put everyone in his place.

The updated R18 is powered by a centrally mounted V6 TDI sending power to the rear wheels while the fron axle is driven by the e-quattro hybrid system. Audi says the new car is a whole 30% more efficient with vital for the endurance races like Le Mans.

The car will make its race debut. Race debut on April 6 at the six hours of Silverstone. More pictures of the beast and press release after the jump.


2014 Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro Revealed



Audi revealed its more efficient and 2014 rules compliant R18 E-tron Race car for the World Endurance Championship. Even though Audi won the 2013 championship as expected, Toyota started catching up at the end of the season and even won the last race. So let's see if the updated R18 put everyone in his place.

Your move, Porsche.

[Source: Audi-Motorsport]