Audi has announced they will sell low-cost LMP1 engines to customers.
The DTM V8 engine from Audi is to be used in the LMP1
Image © and courtesy of Audi
The new engines are based on Audi's DTM engines, so they are already well-tested, proven, reliable, and inexpensive. Great new choice for the SLC or the LM-P!
Here is the original article. Audi bringt LMP1-Kundenmotor ab 2014 - - WEC bei Motorsport-Total.com
It is in German, so I have posted the translation (Thanks, Google Translate!):
"Audi is bringing customers LMP1 engine from 2014
Roman Witte Meier
26th September 2013 - 11.50 clock
The proven V8 engine from the DTM is used on long haul used: Audi comes to meet ACO and FIA
"(Motor -Total.com ) - The long-range scene is intensively preparing for the coming year . The LMP regulations only has sophisticated details in the racing calendar to be approved by the FIA World Council . That will return in 2014 as a manufacturer Porsche LMP1 in the scene and take up the fight against Audi and Toyota, is established. Unclear is the situation regarding private LMP1 teams. Only rebellion is on the safe side . The Swiss contact their R -One with Toyota engine .
"Are still many questions about the plans of Oak Pescarolo , adess , Lotus and Co. . From many sides there are declarations of intent , but also time and again , an indication that the financing of the respective LMP1 projects had not yet been secured . FIA and ACO want to make the commitment to private teams as tasty. This is among other things about the screw costs . According to information from 'Motor -Total.com' have therefore asked Audi to help the people responsible .
"The Ingolstadt will enable the cost- scene LMP1 engines. About partner Neil Brown Engineering (NBE ) a customer engine can be obtained , which has its roots in the DTM. The British company modified the four -liter V8 engine, which has been running since 2002 in DTM Audis for use on long-haul routes . The proven for over eleven years, engine is considered to be stable , compact and efficient. It should be offered without Audi branding, should therefore be unnamed.
"The nearly 500 -hp engine ( DTM version ) has always evolved in recent years in the tight corset of the regulations. It was mainly about friction optimization , power delivery and reduced fuel consumption . For private LMP1 teams , the unit is also interesting for another reason : it costs considerably less than the engines of the other providers . HPD requires multiples of the 2.2 -liter V6 turbo in 2014."
(edited by me for emphasis)
Les
The DTM V8 engine from Audi is to be used in the LMP1
Image © and courtesy of Audi
The new engines are based on Audi's DTM engines, so they are already well-tested, proven, reliable, and inexpensive. Great new choice for the SLC or the LM-P!
Here is the original article. Audi bringt LMP1-Kundenmotor ab 2014 - - WEC bei Motorsport-Total.com
It is in German, so I have posted the translation (Thanks, Google Translate!):
"Audi is bringing customers LMP1 engine from 2014
Roman Witte Meier
26th September 2013 - 11.50 clock
The proven V8 engine from the DTM is used on long haul used: Audi comes to meet ACO and FIA
"(Motor -Total.com ) - The long-range scene is intensively preparing for the coming year . The LMP regulations only has sophisticated details in the racing calendar to be approved by the FIA World Council . That will return in 2014 as a manufacturer Porsche LMP1 in the scene and take up the fight against Audi and Toyota, is established. Unclear is the situation regarding private LMP1 teams. Only rebellion is on the safe side . The Swiss contact their R -One with Toyota engine .
"Are still many questions about the plans of Oak Pescarolo , adess , Lotus and Co. . From many sides there are declarations of intent , but also time and again , an indication that the financing of the respective LMP1 projects had not yet been secured . FIA and ACO want to make the commitment to private teams as tasty. This is among other things about the screw costs . According to information from 'Motor -Total.com' have therefore asked Audi to help the people responsible .
"The Ingolstadt will enable the cost- scene LMP1 engines. About partner Neil Brown Engineering (NBE ) a customer engine can be obtained , which has its roots in the DTM. The British company modified the four -liter V8 engine, which has been running since 2002 in DTM Audis for use on long-haul routes . The proven for over eleven years, engine is considered to be stable , compact and efficient. It should be offered without Audi branding, should therefore be unnamed.
"The nearly 500 -hp engine ( DTM version ) has always evolved in recent years in the tight corset of the regulations. It was mainly about friction optimization , power delivery and reduced fuel consumption . For private LMP1 teams , the unit is also interesting for another reason : it costs considerably less than the engines of the other providers . HPD requires multiples of the 2.2 -liter V6 turbo in 2014."
(edited by me for emphasis)
Les
