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    June 16th, 2006 02:04 PM #1
    The Audi R10 will race at Le Mans this weekend on the first diesel race engine to ever be driven down the course. It has already won the 12 hours of Sebring early in the year.

    New technologies are coming out for TDI. Could this be the beginning of a new era in racing? What do you think?

    Is TDI superior to gas?
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    June 16th, 2006 02:06 PM #2
    not yet... its close though.
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    June 16th, 2006 02:17 PM #3
    remember quattro technology in the 80s? when Audi introduced it it was alien at the WRC. now it is the standard. They now claim that in Europe every second car they sell is diesel...that's why I am wondering if this is a new era...we know that in endurance racing the engine that is more efficient and has higher torque may have the advantage...will we also be hearing less of the noise that emerges from the exhaust note of petrol race cars?
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    June 16th, 2006 02:41 PM #4
    the reason why diesel is prefered in europe is the operating cost is lower than petrol.
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Gas vs. Diesel. Which will make a better race engine?