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Audi: The challenge of Le Mans.

Thursday, 15th June 2006

As Audi famously contest the 2006 Le Mans 24 Hours with the diesel powered R10 TDi, the six vastly experienced drivers that will hope to make history by winning this unique event reveal what lies ahead for them and the new car.

"The Audi R10 TDI is very, very quiet," stated Biela, “for me it means that under braking from top speed, for instance on the Hunaudières straight, you've got to be even more concentrated than before. Until now, you could change down the gears according to the noise of the engine, but now something is missing. Now, I've got to change down according to my feeling or I've got to focus on the rev counter on the steering wheel display.

"Only at speeds below 200 kph the engine is louder than the wind," added Biela, "so you can drive according to the noise as in the past. The positive aspect is that over the distance, the low noise is very pleasant, so it is more relaxing for the driver."

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