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Audi unveils redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for 2016 season

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The new hybrid TDI powertrain delivers power output of more than 1,000 hp (746 kW), along with 10% less consumption that its immediate predecessor. The FIA WEC regulations have been providing automobile manufacturers with incentives to build increasingly efficient race cars since 2014. Hybrid drive.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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Porsche has presented the second generation of its Le Mans Prototype 919 Hybrid race car. The new racer will compete in the 8 MJ category (8 MJ of recovered energy per race lap)—the highest of the current four energy categories in the LMP1 class. Porsche 919 Hybrid, 2015. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Audi to increase participation in Formula E; full factory-backed motorsport program for 2017/2018

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Audi Sport has been giving its name to the current Formula E team since the inaugural 2014/2015 Formula E season, and has made one of its factory drivers, Lucas di Grassi, available in the course of this cooperation. With quattro drive we revolutionized rally racing and subsequently set standards in circuit racing as well.

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