2016 R18 unveiled

[Mini1275]

And she's not a looker:





Moving up to the 6MJ class, as expected.

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/audi-unveils-20...

[Red Firecracker]

I quite like it.

More importantly though, both Audi and Porsche have decided to only field two cars each at Le Mans, which leaves Tandy and Bamber without a 919 to defend their race win.

[nic smith]

I have to say I like it. Great colours. Porsche only putting 2 cars up is a shame.

[FredericRobinson]

Presumably there's an aero advantage to the Porche-style blunt front end, I'm not keen though

[OvalOwl]

Red Firecracker said:

I quite like it.

More importantly though, both Audi and Porsche have decided to only field two cars each at Le Mans...

Fallout from the VW defeatgate scandal? How much money are VAG having to put aside for that, which would otherwise have gone to the racing teams?

[struttob]

And we all laughed at the Nismo !! Well I did anyway - obviously Audi liked the styling ?

Bob

[FredericRobinson]

OvalOwl said:

Fallout from the VW defeatgate scandal? How much money are VAG having to put aside for that, which would otherwise have gone to the racing teams?

10-15% reduction in the Audi & Porche team budgets according to Daily Sportscar

[DS240]

Wow.

Can't wait to see this up close, that it quite a dramatic change in styling approach from Audi.

Budgets may be cut, losing 3rd cars is obvious savings in Porsche and Audi, but this still shows how seriously Audi take this and wants to keep winning.

Looking forward to the battle already.