There’s a unique lot for collectors and motorsport fans in the UK right now — the original 2015 Audi R18 e-tron. It’s one of the most technologically advanced sports prototypes of its era, and it’s famous for its performances in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and Le Mans.
There’s a 2015 Audi R18 racing car up for grabs in the UK. The sports prototype is decked out with an unusual hybrid powertrain that includes a diesel engine cranking out over 700 horsepower. The Audi R18 e-tron is one of the most unusual racing cars to come along in a long time. It was featured on the Classic Driver.
The Audi R18 is the latest model in a line of sports prototypes that have won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race 13 times. It has three wins under its belt. The Audi R18 e-tron is one of a kind with its unusual hybrid powertrain. It’s got a 4.0-liter turbocharged V6 diesel engine with 558 hp that powers the rear wheels and a 272 hp electric motor on the front axle. It’s got over 700 hp.
The Audi R18 e-tron is made of carbon fiber, and it weighs in at just 870 kg. The sports car can hit speeds of over 340 km/h.
The streamlined coupé has cool aerodynamics, like a keel and a huge rear wing. It also had matrix headlights, which were pretty rare at the time.
This Audi R18 e-tron participated in competitions in 2015, and its highest achievement is 4th place in the race at the Belgian Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The car is in great shape and runs like a dream.