Todays ALMS at Laguna

[saltysurprise]

At least SPEED showed this on time:rolleyes:

Not a terrific start by the Acuras. Ooops! They're back in it, but a little behind. It's bone dry, and the conditions seem perfect. All 4 classess set lap records on Laguna's relatively fresh blacktop.

I'm not sure I'll make it 4+ hours though!:lol::drunk:

[saltysurprise]

Did they say that McNish's(sp?) Audi is diesel powered??:confused:

[DanicaRules]

Yeah, I had Herta spun it and got the Andretti Green Team down a lap early..:mad:

Im telling you, AGR should of started Tony Kanaan instead. Or better yet, put Danica behind the wheel.:)

[Ryan]

Did they say that McNish's(sp?) Audi is diesel powered??:confused:

Yeah the Audi R10. It's a V12 Turbo-Diesel. It's been around since early 2006. It runs almost silent.

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[EIR Loe.307]

Yeah the Audi R10. It's a V12 Turbo-Diesel. It's been around since early 2006. It runs almost silent.

Kinda sounded like a go-cart or a lawn mower. (Not in a bad way)

[saltysurprise]

That's friggin' impressive!:eek:

Anyone have any idea what the torque specs are in comparison to the other P1 cars? The Audi makes everyone look like they're standing still at times:wonder:

[Harakimi]

From Wikipedia:

The main novelty of the R10 is its engine: a TDI turbodiesel engine, running on Shell V-Power Diesel. It is a 5.5 L (335.6 ci) all-aluminium bi-turbo 90° V12, with common rail direct injection of more than 1600 bar (23,206 psi). Its output should be 485 kW (650 hp) (regulated) and 1100 N·m (811 ft·lbf) of torque, and its usable power band is between 3000 and 5000 rpm. Its benefits are a broad range of usable power, high torque and economy.

[saltysurprise]

Thanks Sam, I guess I shouldn't be so lazy next time:rolleyes::lol:

I just found this page too. Some interesting info (albeit a year old) as well:thumbsup:

www.carlist.com/autonews/2006/autonews_259.html

[DanicaRules]

In the Laguna race, Capello & McNish with Audi won the race.
My Andretti Green Team got 6th.