of twist – a good thing considering that the transmission mated to the engine is an A4 case ... in first and second, but Audi is expecting the R8 V12 TDI to return around 24 mpg and meet the ...

With Audi's introduction of the Audi R8 V12 TDI, we got to look at the most unique aspect of this supercar - its diesel engine.Compression-ignition motors may be commonplace everywhere else in the ...

a diesel engine. Recently named to our list of seven diesel cars we wish existed, Audi showed an R8 V12 TDI Concept at the Detroit Auto Show back in 2008. Making 493 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque ...

The R8 V12 TDI is not only spectacular, it’s a piece of history. As the world’s first diesel supercar it has finally broken one of motoring’s biggest taboos – namely that roadgoing racers ...