Audi R10 TDI
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The Audi R10 TDI is a sports prototype designed and built by Audi in partnership with Dallara. Built to the Le Mans Prototype 1 (LMP1) regulations, the R10 was highly successful throughout its career; the R10 became the first diesel-powered car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2006, in what would be the first of three 24 Hours of Le Mans wins. Unveiled to the public on 13 December 2005 in Paris, the R10 would go on to win the 2006 24 Hours of Le Mans just 200 days later.
Audi R10 TDI
The R10's 5.5 litre V12 TDI diesel engine. The bottom left shows the diesel particulate filters developed by Dow Automotive.
The 2006 24 Hour of Le Mans-winning No. 8 Audi R10 of Audi Sport Team Joest at the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed, driven by Marco Werner.
Frank Biela pilots the No. 8 on the Circuit de la Sarthe during qualifying practice, two days prior to the race.
Le Mans Prototype
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A Le Mans Prototype (LMP) is a type of sports prototype race car used in various races and championships, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA SportsCar Championship, European Le Mans Series and Asian Le Mans Series. Le Mans Prototypes were created by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). The technical requirements for an LMP include bodywork covering all mechanical elements of the car. As of 2023, there are two classes within Le Mans Prototypes, designated LMP2 and LMP3.
A group of Le Mans Prototypes competing in the American Le Mans Series, 2007
Audi R10 TDI in the 2008 12 Hours of Sebring, 2008
An early Riley & Scott Mk III, which competed in IMSA's WSC class
A Bentley Speed 8 as used in 2003