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Patrick at 10:53, 16 June 2010

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	\|Notable Entrants = {{flagicon\|DEU}} Audi Sport Team Joest		\|Notable Entrants = {{flagicon\|DEU}} Audi Sport Team Joest
	\|Notable Drivers = {{flagicon\|DEU}} Timo Bernhard<br>{{flagicon\|FRA}} Romain Dumas<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} Mike Rockenfeller<br>{{flagicon\|DEN}} Tom Kristensen<br>{{flagicon\|UK}} Allan McNish<br>{{flagicon\|ITA}} Rinaldo Capello<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} André Lotterer<br>Marcel Fässler<br>{{flagicon\|FRA}} Benoît Tréluyer<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} Lucas Luhr<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} Marco Werner		\|Notable Drivers = {{flagicon\|DEU}} Timo Bernhard<br>{{flagicon\|FRA}} Romain Dumas<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} Mike Rockenfeller<br>{{flagicon\|DEN}} Tom Kristensen<br>{{flagicon\|UK}} Allan McNish<br>{{flagicon\|ITA}} Rinaldo Capello<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} André Lotterer<br>{{flagicon\|SUI}} Marcel Fässler<br>{{flagicon\|FRA}} Benoît Tréluyer<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} Lucas Luhr<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} Marco Werner
	\|Debut = ~~2010 Le Castellet~~		\|Debut = 2009 12 Hours of Sebring
	\|Races = 6<!-- Up to the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans -->		\|Races = 6<!-- Up to the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans -->
	\|Wins = 3		\|Wins = 3
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	\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''		\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
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			==Notes and References==
	The Audi R15 TDI, commonly abbreviated to the R15, is a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) racing car constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi AG. It is the successor to the Audi R10 TDI. Like its predecessor, the R15 TDI uses a turbocharged diesel engine, although the R15's V10 engine is physically smaller than the R10's V12. The smaller engine is pushed further toward the middle of the car than in the R10, resulting in a more neutral weight balance that gives the car better agility around the corners than its predecessor.		The Audi R15 TDI, commonly abbreviated to the R15, is a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) racing car constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi AG. It is the successor to the Audi R10 TDI. Like its predecessor, the R15 TDI uses a turbocharged diesel engine, although the R15's V10 engine is physically smaller than the R10's V12. The smaller engine is pushed further toward the middle of the car than in the R10, resulting in a more neutral weight balance that gives the car better agility around the corners than its predecessor.

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	~~==Notes and references==~~

	==See Also==		==See Also==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	~~Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.~~

	'''''News and References'''''		'''''News and References'''''

Patrick at 10:43, 16 June 2010

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	\|Marque/Constructor = [[Audi]]		\|Marque/Constructor = [[Audi]]
	\|Chassis = [[Carbon fibre]] [[monocoque]]		\|Chassis = [[Carbon fibre]] [[monocoque]]
	\|Front Suspension = Double wishbone, torsion bar with separate damper, anti-roll bar		\|Front Suspension = Double wishbone, torsion bar with separate damper, anti-roll bar
	\|Rear Suspension = Double wishbone, torsion bar with separate damper, anti-roll bar		\|Rear Suspension = Double wishbone, torsion bar with separate damper, anti-roll bar
	\|Engine = Audi TDI 5.5 litre V10 turbodiesel, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted		\|Engine = Audi TDI 5.5 litre V10 turbodiesel, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
	\|Weight = appr. {{convert\|900\|kg\|0\|abbr=on\|lk=on}}		\|Weight = appr. {{convert\|900\|kg\|0\|abbr=on\|lk=on}}
	\|Power = 590 hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm		\|Power = 590 hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
	\|Transmission = 5-speed S-tronic		\|Transmission = 5-speed S-tronic
	\|Fuel = Shell V-Power Diesel		\|Fuel = Shell V-Power Diesel
	\|Tyres = Michelin		\|Tyres = Michelin
	\|Notable Entrants = {{flagicon\|DEU}} [[Audi Sport Team Joest]]		\|Notable Entrants = {{flagicon\|DEU}} Audi Sport Team Joest
	\|Notable Drivers = [[Timo Bernhard]]<br>{{flagicon\|FRA}} [[Romain Dumas]]<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} [[Mike Rockenfeller]]<br>{{flagicon\|DEN}} [[Tom Kristensen]]<br>{{flagicon\|UK}} [[Allan McNish]]<br>{{flagicon\|ITA}} [[Rinaldo Capello]]<br>[[André Lotterer]]<br>[[Marcel Fässler]]<br>{{flagicon\|FRA}} [[Benoît Tréluyer]]<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} [[Lucas Luhr]]<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} [[Marco Werner]]		\|Notable Drivers = {{flagicon\|DEU}} Timo Bernhard<br>{{flagicon\|FRA}} Romain Dumas<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} Mike Rockenfeller<br>{{flagicon\|DEN}} Tom Kristensen<br>{{flagicon\|UK}} Allan McNish<br>{{flagicon\|ITA}} Rinaldo Capello<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} André Lotterer<br>Marcel Fässler<br>{{flagicon\|FRA}} Benoît Tréluyer<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} Lucas Luhr<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} Marco Werner
	\|Debut = [[2010 Le Castellet]]		\|Debut = 2010 Le Castellet
	\|Races ~~Competed~~ = 6<!-- Up to the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans -->		\|Races = 6<!-- Up to the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans -->
	\|~~Race Victories~~ = 2		\|Wins = 3
	\|~~Constructor's Championships~~ =		\|Cons_champ =
	\|~~Driver's Championships~~ =		\|Drivers_champ =
	\|Poles = 0		\|Poles = 0
	\|Fastest_laps = 2		\|Fastest_laps = 2
	\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''		\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
	}}		}}
	~~{{Listen\|filename=Audi R15 TDI (2009).ogg\|title=2009 Audi R15 TDI\|description=2009 Audi R15 TDI at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009}}~~		The Audi R15 TDI, commonly abbreviated to the R15, is a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) racing car constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi AG. It is the successor to the Audi R10 TDI. Like its predecessor, the R15 TDI uses a turbocharged diesel engine, although the R15's V10 engine is physically smaller than the R10's V12. The smaller engine is pushed further toward the middle of the car than in the R10, resulting in a more neutral weight balance that gives the car better agility around the corners than its predecessor.
	The ~~'''~~Audi R15 TDI~~'''~~, commonly abbreviated to the ~~'''~~R15~~'''~~, is a [[Le Mans Prototype]] (LMP) ~~[[auto racing\|~~racing car]] constructed by the ~~[[Germany\|~~German~~]] [[automotive industry\|~~car manufacturer~~]] [[Audi\|~~Audi AG]]. It is the successor to the [[Audi R10 TDI]]. Like its predecessor, the R15 TDI uses a ~~[[turbodiesel\|~~turbocharged~~]] [[~~diesel engine]], although the R15's [[V10 engine]] is physically smaller than the R10's ~~[[V12 engine\|~~V12]]. The smaller engine is pushed further toward the middle of the car than in the R10, resulting in a more neutral weight balance that gives the car better agility around the corners than its predecessor.~~<ref>[http://www.audir15tdi.com/news1.html audir15tdi.com]</ref>~~

	The car was tested for the first time in December 2008, before its official unveiling and competition debut at the [[2009 12 Hours of Sebring]] race, 21 March 2009. Three R15 TDIs participated in the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] in June 2009, under the control of [[Joest Racing]]. Audi did not defend their [[American Le Mans Series]], or [[Le Mans Series]] titles with the R15 TDI.		The car was tested for the first time in December 2008, before its official unveiling and competition debut at the 2009 12 Hours of Sebring race, 21 March 2009. Three R15 TDIs participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2009, under the control of Joest Racing. Audi did not defend their American Le Mans Series, or Le Mans Series titles with the R15 TDI.

	The R15 made its competition debut at the 2009 12 Hours of Sebring in March 2009, and followed this event at the ~~[[2009~~ 24 Hours of Le Mans~~\|24 Hours of Le Mans]]~~ in June.~~<ref>AutoBlog.com [http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/17/audi-r15-tdi-arrives-early-ahead-of-race-debut/ Audi R15 TDI arrives early ahead of race debut]</ref>~~ The R15 got off to a perfect start by winning the 12 Hours of Sebring, setting a new race record in the process, but then lost in its second entry.~~<ref>AUSmotive.com [http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/03/22/audi-r15-tdi-claims-debut-win-at-12-hours-of-sebring.html Audi R15 TDI claims debut win at 12 Hours of Sebring]</ref> [[~~Peugeot]], its rival, with its ~~[[Peugeot~~ 908 HDi FAP~~\|908 HDi FAP]]~~, took the top two spots in the 24-hour race, ending Audi's five-win streak that lasted back to ~~[[2004 24 Hours of Le Mans\|~~2004]] with the [[gasoline]]-powered ~~[[Audi R8 (race car)\|~~R8]].		The R15 made its competition debut at the 2009 12 Hours of Sebring in March 2009, and followed this event at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June.The R15 got off to a perfect start by winning the 12 Hours of Sebring, setting a new race record in the process, but then lost in its second entry. Peugeot, its rival, with its 908 HDi FAP, took the top two spots in the 24-hour race, ending Audi's five-win streak that lasted back to 2004 with the gasoline-powered R8.

	The R15 TDI features a ~~{{convert\|~~5.5~~\|L\|cuin\|0\|lk=on}}<ref name="Displacement">{{cite web \| url = http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/pages/engages_gb.html \| title = Entry List \| publisher =~~ [~~[Automobile Club de l'Ouest~~]~~] \| date = 2009-02-29 \| accessdate = 2009-03-21}}</ref> [[~~Turbocharged Direct Injection]] (TDI) [[turbodiesel~~]] [[~~V10 engine]], rated at over ~~{{convert\|~~600\|PS\|kW bhp~~\|abbr=on\|lk=on}}~~ and ~~{{convert\|1050\|Nm\|0\|lk=on}}~~ torque. The electrical system uses a [[lithium-ion battery]], a first for Audi sports prototypes, as well as ~~[[light-emitting diode\|~~LED~~]] [[headlamp\|~~headlights]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.speedtv.com/gallery/view/948011/234541 \|title=Gallery \|publisher=SPEEDtv.com \|date= \|accessdate=2009-04-16}}</ref><ref>AutoBlog.com [http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/09/audi-releases-more-details-on-the-r15-tdi/ Audi releases more details on the R15 TDI]</ref> and a unique system of LED rear lights that are mounted on the rear wing endplate.~~<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.speedtv.com/gallery/view/950851/240431 \|title=Gallery \|publisher=SPEEDtv.com \|date= \|accessdate=2009-04-16}}</ref>~~		The R15 TDI features a 5.5 litres (336 cu in)[4] Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) turbodiesel V10 engine, rated at over 600 PS (440 kW; 590 bhp) and 1,050 newton metres (774 ft·lbf) torque. The electrical system uses a lithium-ion battery, a first for Audi sports prototypes, as well as LED headlights,and a unique system of LED rear lights that are mounted on the rear wing endplate.

	In the week running up to the [[2009 24 Hours of Le Mans]], rivals Peugeot lodged a protest against the R15, claiming that its bodywork did not comply with regulations stating that parts of the bodywork cannot be fitted with the sole purpose of generating downforce. However, after the Wednesday free practice session, the ACO rejected Peugeot's protest.~~<ref>{{cite news\|title=ACO declares Audi bodywork legal \|first=Steven \|last=English \|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/76003 \|publisher=autosport.com \|date= 2009-06-11}}</ref>~~ At the 2009 Le Mans, Audi was not able to continue its winning streak that lasted back to 2004. The #3 R15 ran off at the Indianapolis corner, and the #2, driven by Luhr, crashed and retired. In the evening, the #1 Audi lost a lap to the leading Peugeot presumably due to the performance differences, and further technical issues dropped it a full 7 laps down the order. The sole surviving Audi clinched a podium win, finishing in third.		In the week running up to the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans, rivals Peugeot lodged a protest against the R15, claiming that its bodywork did not comply with regulations stating that parts of the bodywork cannot be fitted with the sole purpose of generating downforce. However, after the Wednesday free practice session, the ACO rejected Peugeot's protest.At the 2009 Le Mans, Audi was not able to continue its winning streak that lasted back to 2004. The #3 R15 ran off at the Indianapolis corner, and the #2, driven by Luhr, crashed and retired. In the evening, the #1 Audi lost a lap to the leading Peugeot presumably due to the performance differences, and further technical issues dropped it a full 7 laps down the order. The sole surviving Audi clinched a podium win, finishing in third.

	Audi announced on August 25, 2009 that two R15s would race at the [[2009 Petit Le Mans]]. Both Audis led for 90% of the race but a late spin during the final rain soaked caution handed the victory over to one of the [[Peugeot ~~908]]s~~ entered by Team Peugeot Total.		Audi announced on August 25, 2009 that two R15s would race at the 2009 Petit Le Mans. Both Audis led for 90% of the race but a late spin during the final rain soaked caution handed the victory over to one of the Peugeot 908s entered by Team Peugeot Total.

	For 2010, Audi updated their R15, dubbed the R15 plus. 2010 Regulations reduce the size of diesel LMP1 air restrictors, and reducing turbocharger boost. The car's nose was removed and revealed the raw crash structures. The front fenders were also lowered in an effort to reduce drag. The concept of air running through the car was abandoned for a more conventional design. The air channel that exits to the side of the car is gone, and the new headlight concept was brought in. Audi stated that they had improved the fuel tank and cooling system also.		For 2010, Audi updated their R15, dubbed the R15 plus. 2010 Regulations reduce the size of diesel LMP1 air restrictors, and reducing turbocharger boost. The car's nose was removed and revealed the raw crash structures. The front fenders were also lowered in an effort to reduce drag. The concept of air running through the car was abandoned for a more conventional design. The air channel that exits to the side of the car is gone, and the new headlight concept was brought in. Audi stated that they had improved the fuel tank and cooling system also.

	The new vehicle was a success at the 2010 8 Hours of Le Castellet, winning 5 laps ahead of the next competitor Aston Martin. The Oreca Peugeot, which was supposedly its rival, dropped a full 8 laps down the order because of the airjacks failed to come off. Audi continue to go flat out and in the end finished 10 laps ahead of the Peugeot. Audi now believed that both the speed and reliability was there, and would enter a full squad of 3 cars at the upcoming 2010 Spa 1000km, finishing 3rd (#7, behind the two Peugeots - #3 took 1st, #2 took 2nd), 5th (#9) and 12th (#8), and the car configuration at Spa would be used for the [[2010 24 Hours of Le Mans]].		The new vehicle was a success at the 2010 8 Hours of Le Castellet, winning 5 laps ahead of the next competitor Aston Martin. The Oreca Peugeot, which was supposedly its rival, dropped a full 8 laps down the order because of the airjacks failed to come off. Audi continue to go flat out and in the end finished 10 laps ahead of the Peugeot. Audi now believed that both the speed and reliability was there, and would enter a full squad of 3 cars at the upcoming 2010 Spa 1000km, finishing 3rd (#7, behind the two Peugeots - #3 took 1st, #2 took 2nd), 5th (#9) and 12th (#8), and the car configuration at Spa would be used for the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans.

	With engine troubles for three of the Peugeots in the 2010 Le Mans race that forced the cars to retire before the end of the race, plus an early exit by the #3 due to a suspension failure, the three Audis would finish 1-2-3 (the #9 took 1st, #8 took 2nd and #7 took 3rd), with all cars exceeding the previous distance record of ~~{{convert\|5335~~.313\|km\|mi~~\|abbr=on}}~~ set in the ~~[[1971 24 Hours of Le Mans\|~~1971 race]]: the winning #9 car, led by [[Mike Rockenfeller]] and two [[Porsche]] "factory" drivers [[Timo Bernhard]] and [[Romain Dumas]], set not only a record-tying number of laps around Le Mans of 397 laps, but eclipsed the distance record outright at a distance of ~~{{convert\|5410~~.7\|km\|mi~~\|abbr=on}}~~.		With engine troubles for three of the Peugeots in the 2010 Le Mans race that forced the cars to retire before the end of the race, plus an early exit by the #3 due to a suspension failure, the three Audis would finish 1-2-3 (the #9 took 1st, #8 took 2nd and #7 took 3rd), with all cars exceeding the previous distance record of 5,335.313 km (3,315.210 mi) set in the 1971 race: the winning #9 car, led by Mike Rockenfeller and two Porsche "factory" drivers Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas, set not only a record-tying number of laps around Le Mans of 397 laps, but eclipsed the distance record outright at a distance of 5,410.7 km (3,362.1 mi).

	With a change in Le Mans Prototype engine regulations planned for 2011 Audi is working on a successor to the R15 TDI, known as the R18.<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://www.joest-racing.de/web/news/news.php?id=524&sprache=e \| title = Audi and Joest bring a plus in efficiency to Le Mans \| publisher = [[Joest Racing]] \| date = 2009-06-05 \| accessdate \| 2009-06-07}}</ref>		With a change in Le Mans Prototype engine regulations planned for 2011 Audi is working on a successor to the R15 TDI, known as the R18.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	{{Racing Car Infobox \|		{{Racing Car Infobox \|
	\|Image = [[Image:~~Audimotorsport-100405-0295small~~.~~jpg~~]]		\|Image = [[Image:Audi_R15_TDi_Plus.png]]
	\|Category = LMP1 ~~Endurance Racing~~		\|Category = [[Le Mans Prototype]] (LMP1)
	\|Marque/Constructor = [[Audi]]		\|Marque/Constructor = [[Audi]]
	\|Chassis =		\|Chassis = [[Carbon fibre]] [[monocoque]]
	\|Front Suspension =		\|Front Suspension = Double wishbone, torsion bar with separate damper, anti-roll bar
	\|Rear Suspension =		\|Rear Suspension = Double wishbone, torsion bar with separate damper, anti-roll bar
	\|Engine = 5.5 litre ~~''supercharged'' TDI~~ V10		\|Engine = Audi TDI 5.5 litre V10 turbodiesel, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
			\|Weight = appr. {{convert\|900\|kg\|0\|abbr=on\|lk=on}}
	\|Power = 590 hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm		\|Power = 590 hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
	\|Transmission =		\|Transmission = 5-speed S-tronic
	\|Fuel =		\|Fuel = Shell V-Power Diesel
	\|Tyres =		\|Tyres = Michelin
	\|Notable Entrants =		\|Notable Entrants = {{flagicon\|DEU}} [[Audi Sport Team Joest]]
	\|Notable Drivers = [[Allan McNish]]<br>[[~~Dindo~~ Capello]]		\|Notable Drivers = [[Timo Bernhard]]<br>{{flagicon\|FRA}} [[Romain Dumas]]<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} [[Mike Rockenfeller]]<br>{{flagicon\|DEN}} [[Tom Kristensen]]<br>{{flagicon\|UK}} [[Allan McNish]]<br>{{flagicon\|ITA}} [[Rinaldo Capello]]<br>[[André Lotterer]]<br>[[Marcel Fässler]]<br>{{flagicon\|FRA}} [[Benoît Tréluyer]]<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} [[Lucas Luhr]]<br>{{flagicon\|DEU}} [[Marco Werner]]
	\|Debut = Le Castellet		\|Debut = [[2010 Le Castellet]]
	\|Races Competed =		\|Races Competed = 6<!-- Up to the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans -->
	\|Race Victories =		\|Race Victories = 2
	\|Constructor's Championships =		\|Constructor's Championships =
	\|Driver's Championships =		\|Driver's Championships =
	\|~~Pole Positions~~ =		\|Poles = 0
	\|~~Fastest Laps~~ =		\|Fastest_laps = 2
	\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''		\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
	}}		}}
	'''~~Introduction~~'''		{{Listen\|filename=Audi R15 TDI (2009).ogg\|title=2009 Audi R15 TDI\|description=2009 Audi R15 TDI at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009}}
			The '''Audi R15 TDI''', commonly abbreviated to the '''R15''', is a [[Le Mans Prototype]] (LMP) [[auto racing\|racing car]] constructed by the [[Germany\|German]] [[automotive industry\|car manufacturer]] [[Audi\|Audi AG]]. It is the successor to the [[Audi R10 TDI]]. Like its predecessor, the R15 TDI uses a [[turbodiesel\|turbocharged]] [[diesel engine]], although the R15's [[V10 engine]] is physically smaller than the R10's [[V12 engine\|V12]]. The smaller engine is pushed further toward the middle of the car than in the R10, resulting in a more neutral weight balance that gives the car better agility around the corners than its predecessor.<ref>[http://www.audir15tdi.com/news1.html audir15tdi.com]</ref>

			The car was tested for the first time in December 2008, before its official unveiling and competition debut at the [[2009 12 Hours of Sebring]] race, 21 March 2009. Three R15 TDIs participated in the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] in June 2009, under the control of [[Joest Racing]]. Audi did not defend their [[American Le Mans Series]], or [[Le Mans Series]] titles with the R15 TDI.

			The R15 made its competition debut at the 2009 12 Hours of Sebring in March 2009, and followed this event at the [[2009 24 Hours of Le Mans\|24 Hours of Le Mans]] in June.<ref>AutoBlog.com [http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/17/audi-r15-tdi-arrives-early-ahead-of-race-debut/ Audi R15 TDI arrives early ahead of race debut]</ref> The R15 got off to a perfect start by winning the 12 Hours of Sebring, setting a new race record in the process, but then lost in its second entry.<ref>AUSmotive.com [http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/03/22/audi-r15-tdi-claims-debut-win-at-12-hours-of-sebring.html Audi R15 TDI claims debut win at 12 Hours of Sebring]</ref> [[Peugeot]], its rival, with its [[Peugeot 908 HDi FAP\|908 HDi FAP]], took the top two spots in the 24-hour race, ending Audi's five-win streak that lasted back to [[2004 24 Hours of Le Mans\|2004]] with the [[gasoline]]-powered [[Audi R8 (race car)\|R8]].

			The R15 TDI features a {{convert\|5.5\|L\|cuin\|0\|lk=on}}<ref name="Displacement">{{cite web \| url = http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/pages/engages_gb.html \| title = Entry List \| publisher = [[Automobile Club de l'Ouest]] \| date = 2009-02-29 \| accessdate = 2009-03-21}}</ref> [[Turbocharged Direct Injection]] (TDI) [[turbodiesel]] [[V10 engine]], rated at over {{convert\|600\|PS\|kW bhp\|abbr=on\|lk=on}} and {{convert\|1050\|Nm\|0\|lk=on}} torque. The electrical system uses a [[lithium-ion battery]], a first for Audi sports prototypes, as well as [[light-emitting diode\|LED]] [[headlamp\|headlights]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.speedtv.com/gallery/view/948011/234541 \|title=Gallery \|publisher=SPEEDtv.com \|date= \|accessdate=2009-04-16}}</ref><ref>AutoBlog.com [http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/09/audi-releases-more-details-on-the-r15-tdi/ Audi releases more details on the R15 TDI]</ref> and a unique system of LED rear lights that are mounted on the rear wing endplate.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.speedtv.com/gallery/view/950851/240431 \|title=Gallery \|publisher=SPEEDtv.com \|date= \|accessdate=2009-04-16}}</ref>

			In the week running up to the [[2009 24 Hours of Le Mans]], rivals Peugeot lodged a protest against the R15, claiming that its bodywork did not comply with regulations stating that parts of the bodywork cannot be fitted with the sole purpose of generating downforce. However, after the Wednesday free practice session, the ACO rejected Peugeot's protest.<ref>{{cite news\|title=ACO declares Audi bodywork legal \|first=Steven \|last=English \|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/76003 \|publisher=autosport.com \|date= 2009-06-11}}</ref> At the 2009 Le Mans, Audi was not able to continue its winning streak that lasted back to 2004. The #3 R15 ran off at the Indianapolis corner, and the #2, driven by Luhr, crashed and retired. In the evening, the #1 Audi lost a lap to the leading Peugeot presumably due to the performance differences, and further technical issues dropped it a full 7 laps down the order. The sole surviving Audi clinched a podium win, finishing in third.

			Audi announced on August 25, 2009 that two R15s would race at the [[2009 Petit Le Mans]]. Both Audis led for 90% of the race but a late spin during the final rain soaked caution handed the victory over to one of the [[Peugeot 908]]s entered by Team Peugeot Total.

			For 2010, Audi updated their R15, dubbed the R15 plus. 2010 Regulations reduce the size of diesel LMP1 air restrictors, and reducing turbocharger boost. The car's nose was removed and revealed the raw crash structures. The front fenders were also lowered in an effort to reduce drag. The concept of air running through the car was abandoned for a more conventional design. The air channel that exits to the side of the car is gone, and the new headlight concept was brought in. Audi stated that they had improved the fuel tank and cooling system also.

			The new vehicle was a success at the 2010 8 Hours of Le Castellet, winning 5 laps ahead of the next competitor Aston Martin. The Oreca Peugeot, which was supposedly its rival, dropped a full 8 laps down the order because of the airjacks failed to come off. Audi continue to go flat out and in the end finished 10 laps ahead of the Peugeot. Audi now believed that both the speed and reliability was there, and would enter a full squad of 3 cars at the upcoming 2010 Spa 1000km, finishing 3rd (#7, behind the two Peugeots - #3 took 1st, #2 took 2nd), 5th (#9) and 12th (#8), and the car configuration at Spa would be used for the [[2010 24 Hours of Le Mans]].

			With engine troubles for three of the Peugeots in the 2010 Le Mans race that forced the cars to retire before the end of the race, plus an early exit by the #3 due to a suspension failure, the three Audis would finish 1-2-3 (the #9 took 1st, #8 took 2nd and #7 took 3rd), with all cars exceeding the previous distance record of {{convert\|5335.313\|km\|mi\|abbr=on}} set in the [[1971 24 Hours of Le Mans\|1971 race]]: the winning #9 car, led by [[Mike Rockenfeller]] and two [[Porsche]] "factory" drivers [[Timo Bernhard]] and [[Romain Dumas]], set not only a record-tying number of laps around Le Mans of 397 laps, but eclipsed the distance record outright at a distance of {{convert\|5410.7\|km\|mi\|abbr=on}}.

			With a change in Le Mans Prototype engine regulations planned for 2011 Audi is working on a successor to the R15 TDI, known as the R18.<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://www.joest-racing.de/web/news/news.php?id=524&sprache=e \| title = Audi and Joest bring a plus in efficiency to Le Mans \| publisher = [[Joest Racing]] \| date = 2009-06-05 \| accessdate \| 2009-06-07}}</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/audi-r15-shows-off-its-new-duds-ahead-of-race-debut/ Audi R15+ shows off its new duds ahead of race debut]		*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/audi-r15-shows-off-its-new-duds-ahead-of-race-debut/ Audi R15+ shows off its new duds ahead of race debut]
	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/12/spoiler-alert-audis-new-r15-racer-comes-out-storming/ Spoiler Alert: Audi's new R15+ racer comes out storming]		*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/12/spoiler-alert-audis-new-r15-racer-comes-out-storming/ Spoiler Alert: Audi's new R15+ racer comes out storming]
			* Audi.com - [http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en/experience/motorsport/le_mans.html Audi R15 TDI: “second” generation diesel racing sports car]
			* MulsannesCorner.com - [http://www.mulsannescorner.com/newsjan09.html Mulsanne's Corner's January/February 2009 R15 observations]
			* MulsannesCorner.com - [http://www.mulsannescorner.com/newsmarch09.html Mulsanne's Corner's March/April 2009 R15 observations]

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	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/15/audi-r15-plus-tdi-shows-off-new-more-aerodynamic-nose/ Audi R15 "plus" TDI shows off new, more aerodynamic nose]		*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/15/audi-r15-plus-tdi-shows-off-new-more-aerodynamic-nose/ Audi R15 "plus" TDI shows off new, more aerodynamic nose]
	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/audi-r15-shows-off-its-new-duds-ahead-of-race-debut/ Audi R15+ shows off its new duds ahead of race debut]		*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/audi-r15-shows-off-its-new-duds-ahead-of-race-debut/ Audi R15+ shows off its new duds ahead of race debut]
			*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/12/spoiler-alert-audis-new-r15-racer-comes-out-storming/ Spoiler Alert: Audi's new R15+ racer comes out storming]

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Red marquis at 21:21, 5 April 2010

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			\|Marque/Constructor = [[Audi]]
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			\|Fastest Laps =
			\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
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			'''Introduction'''

			==Gallery==
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			==Complete Racing Results==
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			==Notes and references==

			==See Also==
			*[[Audi R15 TDI]]

			{{Audi}}

			==External links==
			Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.

			'''''News and References'''''
			*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/15/audi-r15-plus-tdi-shows-off-new-more-aerodynamic-nose/ Audi R15 "plus" TDI shows off new, more aerodynamic nose]
			*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/audi-r15-shows-off-its-new-duds-ahead-of-race-debut/ Audi R15+ shows off its new duds ahead of race debut]

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Red marquis at 21:18, 5 April 2010

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	~~\|Category = LMP1 Endurance Racing~~
	~~\|Marque/Constructor = [[Audi]]~~
	~~\|Chassis =~~
	~~\|Front Suspension =~~
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	~~\|Power = 590 hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm~~
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	~~\|Notable Entrants =~~
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	~~\|Debut = ''pending'' (if not yet introduced)~~
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	~~\|Constructor's Championships =~~
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	~~\|Pole Positions =~~
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	~~\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''~~
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	~~'''Introduction'''~~

	~~==Gallery==~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~Image:Audimotorsport-r15-plus-1280.jpg~~
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	~~{{-}}~~

	~~==Complete Racing Results==~~
	~~([[:Template:F1 driver results legend 2\|key]]) (results in bold indicate '''pole position''')~~
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	*[[Audi R15 TDI]]

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	~~==External links==~~
	~~Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.~~

	~~'''''News and References'''''~~
	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/15/audi-r15-plus-tdi-shows-off-new-more-aerodynamic-nose/ Audi R15 "plus" TDI shows off new, more aerodynamic nose]
	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/audi-r15-shows-off-its-new-duds-ahead-of-race-debut/ Audi R15+ shows off its new duds ahead of race debut]

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	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/15/audi-r15-plus-tdi-shows-off-new-more-aerodynamic-nose/ Audi R15 "plus" TDI shows off new, more aerodynamic nose]		*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/15/audi-r15-plus-tdi-shows-off-new-more-aerodynamic-nose/ Audi R15 "plus" TDI shows off new, more aerodynamic nose]
			*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/audi-r15-shows-off-its-new-duds-ahead-of-race-debut/ Audi R15+ shows off its new duds ahead of race debut]

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Red marquis at 11:48, 16 March 2010

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Red marquis at 11:45, 16 March 2010

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==External links==
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'''''News and References'''''
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/15/audi-r15-plus-tdi-shows-off-new-more-aerodynamic-nose/ Audi R15 "plus" TDI shows off new, more aerodynamic nose]

'''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums'''''