Audi Audi Sport Sport customer customer racing racing 2012 2012

R8 R8 LMS LMS ultra ultra and and R8 R8 GRAND-AM GRAND-AM

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Audi Sport customer racing 2012

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Foreword
With vigor in the new season: the 2012 customer racing motor sport season started in January. A season that will see the name Audi represented across a broader base and with even greater emphasis worldwide. With the Audi R8 LMS ultra and Audi R8 GRAND-AM two new developments join the grids. They should continue an emphatic success story: the Audi R8 LMS has racked up 118 race wins and 13 championship titles around the world in just three years. Among the season highlights again this year are the 24-hour races at the Nrburgring and in Spa where Audi competes as titleholder. You can take all the basic information covering Audi Sport customer racing in the 2012 season from the booklet.

Contents
Audi in customer racing................................................... 4 Audi R8 LMS Cup............................................................. 6 Technology transfer and efficiency................................... 8 Customer support..........................................................10 Audi race experience......................................................14 quattro GmbH...............................................................16 Audi R8 LMS ultra..........................................................18 Technical data................................................................ 21 Audi R8 GRAND-AM....................................................... 22 Technical data............................................................... 25 Cockpit......................................................................... 26 Championships and events............................................ 28 24-hour races................................................................36 Audi R8 LMS achievements........................................... 40 Factory racing............................................................... 46 Audi Communications Motorsport: media service............ 48 Audi Communications Motorsport: contacts................... 50

Jrgen Pippig AUDI AG Head of Communications Motorsport

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Audi in customer racing

Two new models for customers in America, Asia, Europe and Australia
Initiated in 2009, the customer racing program has long since acquired a global dimension: as intended by Audi Sport customer racing from the outset, importer and customer teams from across the world now rely on the Audi R8 LMS and with great success. No less than six championship titles were collected during the 2011 season. Teams racing the Audi R8 LMS have already celebrated a total of 13 titles. More than 40 examples of the GT3 race car were delivered so far. Throughout the 2012 season this number should increase to 70. quattro GmbH has developed two new models for the current year: the Audi R8 LMS ultra with improvements in many areas is a comprehensively developed successor to the R8 LMS. With the Audi R8 GRAND-AM a version is available for the North American GRAND-AM championship for the first time. Furthermore, in China a unique one-make Cup is held for the Audi R8 LMS. As many as 16 cars are expected to join the grid. The rapid development of customer racing activities shows that we chose the right approach at the right time, stresses Werner Frowein, Managing Director of quattro GmbH. To keep our finger on the pulse the two new models were developed specifically for customer wishes and according to market demands. They lead the way into an exciting future. quattro GmbH offers many other services in addition to the development and distribution of racing cars. Customer

The Audi R8 GRAND-AM is designed for the North American market

support personnel advise teams on location, Audi Sport customer racing service vehicles are present and a dedicated team attends to customer issues and concerns. The brands clients contested no less than 179 individual races worldwide last season. For the first time in 2012 the WRT team even fights for World Championship honors in GT racing with the Audi R8 LMS ultra. While customers are the focus of attention, Audi also uses the R8 LMS for two great endurance races the 24-hour races at the Nrburgring and Spa. Last year Audi celebrated overall victory in Belgium and a GT3 one-two-three class finish in the Eifel. The Audi R8 LMS ultra should also be at the sharp end of the field again this year.

Last year the Audi R8 LMS broke the 100 race wins barrier (above). Team Novadriver in Spain won one of the six championship titles (right)

70 customer racing race cars from

Audi should be in action in 2012

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Audi R8 LMS Cup

One-make cup in China

In the future Audi will also be permanently represented in motor sport in the largest product market: from 2012 onwards the Audi R8 LMS Cup, as exclusive brand race series, will underline the companys leading role in the premium segment. As a result, Audi sets a milestone in Chinas embryonic motorsport tradition: it is the first onemake cup worldwide for the Audi R8 LMS. Starting in the second quarter of 2012, the powerful 419kW (570 hp) R8 LMS GT3 race car will compete at five race events, which visit the internationally renowned Shanghai and Zhuhai circuits. The plan is to field 16 examples of Audis customer racing model in the one-make cup. They comply with the GT3 version and are equipped with the new Audi PS1 safety seat as standard. The Audi R8 LMS Cup establishes our motor sport activities in China on a permanent basis, explains Rene Koneberg, Head of Audi Sport customer racing China. Audi was a pioneer in the premium car market in China. Now we aim to give motorsport in this country a similar impulse. Audi Sport customer racing China will organize the onemake cup. This new structure enjoyed an impressive premiere: at the 2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC) finale at Zhuhai the race team celebrated a one-two with

Audi will be permanently represented in motor sport in China in the future

Customers interested in

motor sport
experience China

can

take advantage of a complete package offered by Audi race

the Audi R8 LMS in the GTC class and a week later Edoardo Mortaras Macau GT Cup victory. Audi race experience China gives customers interested in motorsport the opportunity to compete in races at a professional level. The complete packages available for gentlemen drivers include everything a racer needs; from license training to ready-to-go race cars and the organizational structure. China has become a sort of second home for Audi, explains Dr. Dietmar Voggenreiter, Managing Director of Audi China. By entering motor sport we also aim to prove Vorsprung durch Technik on the race tracks in this dynamic country.

As many as 16 Audi R8 LMS cars compete in the Audi R8 LMS Cup in China in 2012

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Technology transfer and efficiency

Audi customers have benefited for years from motor sport

Motor sport has immense importance for Audi and this for 30 years. Motor sport is always undertaken with regard to the end user the Audi customer. Technologies with a direct relevance to production have the greatest chance of being implemented. Example 1: ultra lightweight technology. Ultra lightweight design and production helps to reduce fuel consumption. Aluminum suspension components were tested by Audi in rallying in the 1980s, today they are mass produced. The Audi Space Frame (ASF) sets standards in automobile manufacture for almost 20 years. The production line Audi R8 also has such an aluminum chassis. The basic structure of the Audi R8 LMS race version originates from the same production cycle and is to 90 per cent identical with the production model. This is why motor sport supplies valuable findings. The same can be said for new materials. Motor sport is dominated today by carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) or carbon fiber for short. It is rapidly finding its way into mass production. The Audi R8 Spyders soft top box and side panels are made from this material. The front fenders on the Audi RS3 Sportback are manufactured from CFRP. Example 2: Light technology. It is an important factor in active safety. The Audi A8 was the worlds first car to roll off the production line with LED daytime driving lights. An increasing number of Audi models are fitted with full LED equipment as an option, as does the new A6. Audi also pushes the new LED headlight technology in motor sport. In 2006 the Audi R10 TDI was the first race car with LED daytime driving lights. The Audi R15 TDI from 2010 was equipped with a combination of Xenon headlights and LEDs. The Audi R18 TDI was the first Le Mans sports car with full

Safety and efficiency are at the

forefront of technology transfer

The new 4.0 TFSI engine is equipped with the hot side inside exhaust system (left). The Audi R8 LMS for racing and the Audi R8GT and R8 V10 for the road are closely related (right).

LED headlights. Combined with sophisticated reflector-lens modules, eight high-power light emitting diodes per side provide unique illumination. Example 3: Drivetrain technology. Downsizing is the order of the day for ever more efficient engines. What establishes itself in mass production is also used successfully in motor sport. To this end, the Audi R18 TDI won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2011 with a displacement of 3.7 liters, while its predecessor had a displacement of 5.5 liters. The exhaust

manifolds of the V6 Le Mans engine run within the cylinder V. At the IAA three months after winning the race Audi unveiled the new 4.0 liter TFSI engine for the S6, S7 and S8 models. They are also equipped with the exhaust concept hot side inside. The two areas were already extremely closely linked in the past: from the bedplate design of the V12 TDI via injection technology to turbocharger design production and race car development benefit from one another.

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Customer support

Worldwide in action
Audi Sport customer racing faces a big challenge in 2012: increasing demand worldwide for the customer racing race car from Neckarsulm requires specific development in the structural, personnel and organizational areas and for events at which support is provided. Last year quattro GmbH assumed responsibility for the technical development, marketing and distribution and support of the customer and importer teams.

The Audi customers can rely on direct and sustained support

Audi Sport customer racing employees support events in Europe and worldwide. Alfred Schweiger pictured here with Stphane Ortelli in France

The Audi customer racing race cars are built in Heilbronn-Biberach

Different customer teams swapped to Audi from rival manufacturers, explains Werner Frowein proudly. Many car owners signaled to us that the Audi support sets new benchmarks. In order to address the growing demands and keep pace with the ever increasing number of race cars in competition in the future, we are even more committed than ever in 2012. After more than 40 examples of the Audi R8 LMS were handed over to customers around the world by the end of

2011, further key markets are added this year: with the Audi R8 GRAND-AM a customer racing car is available for the North American market for the first time. The goal in the USA is for customer teams to field four cars permanently during the first year. In China a dedicated onemake cup is held for the Audi R8 LMS for the first time ever. As many as 16 cars compete against one another here. The newly developed Audi R8 LMS ultra competes as successor to the R8 LMS in the GT3 championships worldwide.

Four bases on three continents boost Audi

Sport customer racings presence

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Customer support

quattro GmbH commissioned a new service truck for the events it supports

Audi boosts its permanent presence globally in the after sales field with four bases on three continents. As last year, Nova Engineering undertakes maintenance and service work on the customer racing race cars in Japan. This function is assumed by the Melbourne Performance Center in Australia. Audi Sport customer racing China is responsible for the Chinese market. Audi Sport customer racing North America is assigned the role as service partner in the USA. While parts supply for these oversea markets benefit to a great extent from the Audi groups global logistics, quattro GmbH is also present in the paddock at selected race tracks in Europe. A new, dedicated service trailer made its premiere in 2011. It is equipped with every modern facility for technology, parts supply and communication with the

customers. In the prvious season Audi Sport customer racing service trucks made more than 30 appearances at race events in Great Britain, France and Germany and in the FIA European Championship. quattro GmbH has also further reinforced its personnel levels. While the Sales and Marketing department was established in 2011, a greater number of customer racing support personnel are available for inquiries in 2012. In the meantime, on race weekends, the contacts in Germany support events in Australia, China, Japan and Malaysia and also various European championships. The step between 2011 and 2012 is again very big, knows Romolo Liebchen, Head of Audi Sport customer racing at

quattro GmbH has reinforced its

2012 season

personnel still further for the

quattro GmbH. We expect that our business in Asia and North America will develop significantly. And in the existing markets there is a healthy demand for the new Audi R8 LMSultra. In addition to the personnel increase a structural innovation takes into account the flourishing motorsport activities. To this end, a position as Head of Customer Management is established for the first time in 2012. As a consequence we have created the foundations to establish ourselves in a leading position as attractive supplier in worldwide GT3 racing, emphasizes Werner Frowein.

The customer racing advisors, Johannes Trost pictured here in conversation with David Hallyday, guarantee direct contact to the teams (above). Spare parts like this suspension wishbone are distributed via the groups worldwide logistic department (below)

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Audi race experience

Even more thrills with the Audi R8 LMS ultra

From 2012 onwards the Audi race experience arouses even greater enthusiasm: customers race with the brand new Audi R8 LMS ultra in the new season. The Audi race experience has raised eyebrows for two years now. From initial license training and incentive events it has developed a systematic program for the brands more ambitious motor sport enthusiasts. As pioneer, Audi has developed a racing program for self-exploration: customers can participate in motor sport competitions personally with Audi. The entire package was accepted so well that the Audi race experience is now focused on two different areas incentives and customer motorsport. The incentives allow customers to familiarize themselves with both the Audi R8 LMS and Audi R8 V10 in different programs. The license trainings for instance allow participants to gain their racing license. The experience Audi R8 LMS allows between 30 and 60 minutes of driving time in the GT3 race car during predetermined appointments at the Gro Dlln or Lausitzring circuits. Subsequent individual training sessions enable customers to define an exclusive, bespoke program with the Audi R8 LMS. The customer motor sport sector crowns the program: customers are honed at Gro Dlln for their forthcoming races. Things then move up a gear on the worlds most challenging track: customers experience the famous

The two Audi R8 LMS from Audi race experience provide thrilling racing since 2010

New function: Josef Sepp Haider is new Sporting Director for Audi race experience (left). Three-time Le Mans winner Marco Werner (redwhite overalls) is one of several professionals (right) available to provide assistance for the Audi race experience participants

Nordschleife at several VLN endurance races or during the 24 hours Nrburgring (1920 May 2012). In 2011 all the seats for the 24-hour race were sold out very early. The VLN races also enjoyed great demand, says Josef Sepp Haider happily. The former rally driver takes the position of race team Sporting Director in 2012. As longstanding Audi driving experience instructor and having been involved with the Audi race experience form the word go the Austrian combines two special skills: he knows the Audi R8 LMS from his own experience and can assess clients wishes the best. From the very beginning he has worked as trainer to prepare customers for the races. The 58-year old professional still proves his great ability today while posting fast lap times with ease during occasional races in the R8 LMS.

The participants will again race alongside professional racing drivers on the Nordschleife in 2012. Last year international professionals like Craig Lowndes, Warren Luff, Darryl OYoung or former Formula 1 driver Alex Yoong were part of the team. This year the plan is that Florian Gruber, former DTM driver Frank Schmickler and three-time Le Mans winner Marco Werner will once again pass on their valuable experiences gained in a racing environment to the customers. Contact Audi race experience: www.audi.com/driving; incentive@audi.de

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quattro GmbH

Growing worldwide responsibility

Established in 1983, quattro GmbH embodies pure fascination. The Audi slogan Vorsprung durch Technik lends quattro GmbH a special touch of sporting dynamic, individuality and exclusivity. Extraordinarily sporting and exclusive Audi models, optional equipment packages and accessories bear the signature of the company with its headquarters in Neckarsulm. In the 2011 season quattro GmbH also took responsibility in motor sport. It is now responsible for development of the customer racing race cars, the marketing and distribution and the technical support for racing teams, customers and importers throughout the entire world. Two new race cars, the Audi R8 LMS ultra and R8 GRANDAM, were designed and built for the 2012 season. The R8 LMS ultra competes as successor to the extremely successful R8 LMS which is credited with 13 championship titles and 118 single race wins, while the R8 GRAND-AM was developed specifically for the North American market. In China the proven 2011 version of the GT3 race car will compete in the Audi R8 LMS Cup. As a result, three versions of the successful model are in action internationally. Managing Director of quattro GmbH is Werner Frowein. Romolo Liebchen leads Audi Sport customer racing. Armin Plietsch is Technical Director.

The quattro GmbH develops sporty high-performance cars like the Audi R8 GT

Werner Frowein
Managing Director quattro GmbH

Romolo Liebchen
Head of Audi Sport customer racing

Armin Plietsch
Head of Technology customer racing

Jrgen Zrn
Head of Production and Test

Dirk Spohr
Head of Customer Manage ment from June 1, 2012

Dietmar Ponticelli
Project Management customer racing

Hendrik Tbbe
Marketing race cars customer racing

Manuel Jahn
Coordination Motorsport quattro GmbH

Kurt Grfenstein
Customer racing support technology

Philipp Mondelaers
Customer racing support technology

Sascha Pilz
Customer racing support technology

Johannes Trost
Customer racing support technology

Wolfgang Roedig
Customer racing support spare parts

Alfred Schweiger
Customer racing support spare parts

Three versions of the R8 compete in global motor sport in 2012

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Audi R8 LMS ultra

New benchmark for success

In 2012, the Audi R8 LMS ultra competes as successor to the successful R8 LMS GT3 sportscar. The quattro GmbH engineers were faced with the challenging task of further improving a proven winner. The teams gave us valuable input, says Werner Frowein. We feel very close to our customers and analyzed the wishes which in turn helped the development of many details on the R8 LMS. On the new R8 LMS ultra all performance related measures are logically implemented to ensure that we can offer a globally competitive and attractive race car. Romolo Liebchen set several key priorities together with his development team. New doors manufactured from carbon fiber reinforced plastic help, together with high-energy absorbing crash foam, not only to reduce weight, but also to increase passive safety. The newly developed PS1 safety seat from Audi also contributes to this and is now also included as standard equipment, which easily exceeds the safety requirements stipulated by the regulations. A reworked gearbox further increases reserves over long distances. A new exhaust system with race catalytic converters improves the engine characteristics. The mid mounted V10 engine now has even more torque available at lower revs. Subject to the regulations the 5.2 liter power plant produces up to 419 kW (570 hp). Based on its

A distinctive feature of the new aerodynamic configuration is the wider rear wing, which is positioned more rearward, and the larger end plates

The new Audi R8 LMS ultra is available from March 2012

standard production counterpart the engine covers 20,000 kilometers before the first rebuild. The race cars optimized cooling successfully combines several targets with one another. In addition to a larger engine oil cooler and gearbox oil cooler, there is also a hydraulic steering fluid cooler, which was previously located in the nose, now mounted in the center of the car. The sideblades, such a distinctive Audi R8 feature, allow larger

air ducts for the cooling system and improve the thermal characteristics of the new R8 LMS ultra. At the same time the air flow to the water cooler at the front of the car was improved. The cockpit ventilation was also further optimized. On the suspension side the Audi R8 LMS ultra was developed in several areas. On the front axle twelve inch wheels are now used instead of eleven. Development

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Audi R8 LMS ultra

Louvers above the front wheels improve wheel arch ventilation and the aerodynamics as a result (far left). The new PS1 safety seat is standard equipment (left)

partner Michelin supplies wider front tires in 30-65/18 format from 2012. Optimized brake cooling on the front axle improves durability of the brake system. As replacement for the anti-vibration rubber mounts used up to now, the wishbones are now mounted on the chassis with spherical bearings. Lighter, bump and rebound adjustable gas pressure dampers with optimized damping characteristics from Bilstein conclude the suspension package. Aerodynamic improvements round off the innovations for 2012. The wider front hood is available, insofar as the homologation rules allow this in the respective race series, with optional air outlets (louvers) over the front wheels.

The new rear wing is wider and is fitted with larger end plates. Work in the Audi wind tunnel enabled the wing to be mounted in an even more efficient position this generating maximum downforce while maintaining minimum drag. The improved air flow and increased contact surface area increase the downforce on the rear axle. A new front splitter with optimized diffusion guarantees a perfect aerodynamic balance. From 2012 all new cars are equipped with above mentioned evolution kit. For existing cars, quattro GmbH offers a conversion to the 2012 evolution version. The Audi R8 LMS ultra costs 329,000 Euro net.

The engines cover

20,000 kilometers

before the first inspection

Technical data Audi R8 LMS ultra (2012)

Car
Car model Design sports car according to FIA GT3 rules Audi Space Frame (ASF) made of aluminum with bolted steel roll-cage, carbon-fiber composite/aluminum bodywork

Chassis
Steering Suspension servo-assisted rack and pinion steering independent front and rear suspension. Double wishbones, damper struts with coil springs (Eibach) and adjustable dampers (Bilstein) as well as adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars

Engine
Type V10 engine, 90 degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, petrol direct injection, emission control by two race catalytic converters Engine management Engine lubrication Cubic capacity Power Torque Bosch Motronic MED 9.1.2 dry sump 5,200 ccm variable up to 419 kW subject to restrictor size* over 500 Nm

Brakes

dual circuit hydraulic brake system, steel brake discs front and rear, race ABS

Wheels

cast magnesium wheels (O.Z.), 12 x 18 inches front, 13 x 18 inches rear

Tires

Michelin, 30-65/18 front, 31-71/18 rear

Dimensions/weight
Length Width Height 4,670 mm 1,994 mm 1,195 mm 1,250 kg* 120 l

Drivetrain/transmission
Type of transmission Clutch Gearbox rear wheel drive, traction control (ASR) standard clutch, optional race clutch sequential, pneumatic activated 6-speed sport gearbox with shift-paddles Differential Driveshafts locking differential constant velocity joint driveshafts

Start weight Tank capacity

Equipment
Fire extinguisher Seating system Refuelling system Audi Sport Audi PS1 Protection Seat Stubli

*Classification by FIA and governing national authorities. As of November 2011.

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Audi R8 GRAND-AM

Ready for North America

Ready for the North American market: the next customer racing race car from Audi Sport is fully developed and the first customer cars were delivered in January. Basis for the new Audi R8 GRAND-AM is the successful Audi R8 LMS with 118 wins and 13 championship titles to its name. Using this GT3 race car as base quattro GmbH developed a car for the Grand Touring class in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series in the USA. The Audi R8 GRAND-AM differs significantly to its GT3 sister model and has a completely new basic set-up. For example the downforce is reduced drastically. Approximately 70 to 80 per cent of the grip generated by the aerodynamics is lost because the GRAND-AM regulations stipulate different bodywork components. As a result, the new front splitter can only extend 38 millimeters beyond the nose contour. The front underfloor must be flat. The standard rear wing is only 152 centimeters wide and, as a result, 260 millimeters narrower than that of the R8 LMS. Because the aerodynamic loads are less, different damper characteristics and softer front springs are required, explains Armin Plietsch, Head of Technology customer racing at quattro GmbH. Furthermore, the regulations

The Audi R8 GRAND-AM is a dedicated model for North America

The optimized Audi R8 LMS ultra cooling package is also used in the

Audi R8 GRAND-AM

specify a static ride height of 65 millimeters this is about ten millimeters more than the minimum in the FIA series. At the same time, the tires from standard supplier Continental play an important role. The GTR (for closed circuits) and GTO (for oval tracks) tire models significantly influence the suspension set-up. ABS and traction control, which are fitted as standard equipment in the Audi R8 LMS, had to be immobilized for the R8 GRAND-AM. The optimized cooling package that Audi had developed for the R8 LMS is also used in the R8 GRAND-AM. We have successfully tested every modification, sums up Romolo Liebchen. We developed a good and solid set-up for our customers with Frank Stippler in December 2011 and also gained valuable information during the endurance tests. The durability of consumable parts and their use in high ambient temperatures fulfill all requirements.

The GRAND-AM series poses new technical conditions. The Continental tires are designed specifically for the US race tracks

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Audi R8 GRAND-AM

The V10 power plant is reclassified for racing in the US

The classification of the Audi R8 GRAND-AM was only made in January. The balance of performance should create performance parity between the different cars in the GT class. Audi provided technicians representing the race series with an example of the 5.2 liter V10 FSI engine used in the Audi R8 GRAND-AM for a precise performance analysis. The definition of engine power and homologation weight results from this initial classification. For the benefit of individual support and coordinated logistics a maximum of four Audi GRAND-AM will be delivered for the 2012 season. Audi Sport customer racing North America looks after distribution and customer support in North America.

In the GRANDAM series three piece wheels are mandatory

The aerodynamically generated downforce is reduced by

70 to 80 per cent

Technical data Audi R8 GRAND-AM (2012)

Car
Car model Design sports car according to GRAND-AM rules Audi Space Frame (ASF) made of aluminum with bolted steel roll-cage, carbon-fiber composite/aluminum bodywork

Chassis
Steering Suspension servo-assisted rack and pinion steering independet front and rear suspension. Double wishbones, damper struts with coil springs (Eibach) and adjustable dampers (Bilstein) as well as adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars

Engine
Type V10 engine, 90 degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, petrol direct injection, emission control by two race catalytic converters Engine management Engine lubrication Cubic capacity Power Torque Bosch Motronic MED 9.1.2 dry sump 5,200 ccm variable subject to restrictor size* over 500 Nm

Brakes

dual circuit hydraulic brake system, steel brake discs front and rear

Wheels

three-piece aluminum wheels, 12 x 18 inches front, 13 x 18 inches rear

Tires

Continental, 305/650R18 front, 325/710R18 rear

Dimensions/weight
Length Width Height 4,470 mm 1,994 mm 1,195 mm 1,280 kg* 100 l*

Drivetrain/transmission
Type of transmission Clutch Gearbox rear-wheel drive standard clutch, optional race clutch sequential, pneumatic activated 6-speed sport gearbox with shift-paddles Differential Driveshafts locking differential constant velocity joint driveshafts

Start weight Tank capacity

Equipment
Fire extinguisher Seating system Refuelling system Audi Sport Audi PS1 Protection Seat Stubli

*GRAND-AM classification will only be defined after going to press.

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Race technology in the production line cockpit

The cockpit of both the Audi R8 LMS ultra and Audi R8 GRAND-AM race cars is essentially identical to the production car. Motorsport typical systems and control elements are integrated as required.

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Gear shift lights DDU 8 Bosch display showing information about engine rpm, pressures and temperatures of fluids, lap times and selected gear etc. Shift paddles, left to down-shift, right to up-shift Production rotational switch for lights Control stalk for cruise control that activates the pit speed limiter in the race car

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Radio (yellow) Freely programmable switch (headlights etc.) Production control stalk for windshield wiper and wash function Anti-intrusion strut for windshield (only in Audi R8 GRAND-AM) Right-hand anchorage point for safety net (only in Audi R8 GRAND-AM) Console with switches for ignition, starter motor, brake balance and fire extinguisher etc.

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Championships and events

Worldwide racing
In 2011 the Audi R8 LMS 2011 recorded a combined total of 421 outings in 180 races. In the 2012 season more than 70 customer racing race cars should join the grids worldwide. A summary of potential worldwide racing arenas.

ADAC GT Masters 15/04 Oschersleben (D) 13/05 Zandvoort (NL) 10/06 Sachsenring (D) 15/07 Nrburgring (D) 12/08 Red Bull Ring (A) 02/09 Lausitzring (D) 16/09 Nrburgring (D) 07/10 Hockenheim (D) www.adac-gt-masters.de

Audi R8 LMS Cup 01/04 Test race Zhuhai (CN) 29/04 Shanghai (CN) 03/06 Zhuhai (CN)

19/08 Ordos (CN) Sep Zhuhai (CN) Nov Shanghai (CN) www.audi.com

Mark Eddy competes as defending champion in Australia

The WRT team won the 2011 Blancpain Endurance Series and contests the GT1 World Championship in 2012

Australian GT 04/03 Adelaide (AUS) 27/05 Phillip Island (AUS) 24/06 Winton (AUS) 15/07 Eastern Creek (AUS) 23/09 Phillip Island (AUS) 21/10 Surfers Paradise (AUS) 02/12 Homebush (AUS) www.australiangt.com.au Belcar 15/04 Zolder (B) 06/05 Dijon (F) 10/06 Spa (B) 16/09 Spa (B) 21/10 Zolder (B) 10/11 Zolder (B) www.belcar.com

Blancpain Endurance Series 15/04 Monza (I) 03/06 Silverstone (GB) 01/07 Le Castellet (F) 29/07 Spa 24 Hours (B) 23/09 Nrburgring (D) Oct TBA www.blancpain-endurance-series.com British GT Championship 07/04 Oulton Park (GB) 17/05 Nrburgring (D) 09/06 Rockingham (GB) 23/06 Brands Hatch (GB) 04/08 Snetterton (GB) 08/09 Silverstone (GB) 29/09 Donington (GB) www.britishgt.com

Campeonato de Espaa Iber GT 29/04 Portimo (P) 20/05 Jarama (E) 17/06 Navarra (E) or Motorland Aragn (E) 02/09 Valencia (E) 14/10 Jerez (E) 04/11 Barcelona (E) www.gtsport.es

Team Novadriver won the 2011 title in the Iberian championship

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Championships and events

Campionato Italiano GT 06/05 Vallelunga (I) 10/06 Mugello (I) 08/07 Misano (I) 05/08 Red Bull Ring (A) 02/09 Imola (I) 23/09 Mugello (I) 21/10 Monza (I) www.acisportitalia.it/GT Challenge Endurance GT V de V 01/04 Catalunya (E) 29/04 Le Mans (F) 20/05 Motorland Aragn (E) 01/07 Dijon (F) 02/09 Le Castellet (F) 30/09 Nogaro (F) 28/10 Magny-Cours (F) 11/11 Le Castellet (F) 25/11 Estoril (P) www.vdev.fr DMV Touring Car Championship 07/04 Nrburgring (D) 21/04 Hockenheim (D)

16/06 Hockenheim (D) 07/07 Oschersleben (D) 25/08 Red Bull Ring (A) 08/09 Dijon (F) 22/09 Monza (I) 13/10 Hockenheim (D) www.dmv-tcc.de Dutch Supercar Challenge 22/04 Zolder (B) 06/05 Zandvoort (NL) 27/05 Nrburgring (D) 24/06 Spa (B) 08/07 Zolder (B)

Audi Sport Italia competes since 2009 and won its domestic title last year

Campeonato de Portugal de GT 25/03 Braga (P) 06/05 Braga (P) 03/06 Estoril (P) 08/07 Portimo (P) 16/09 Portimo (P) 14/10 Estoril (P) www.fpak.pt

Audi won the prestigious Macau GT Cup in 2011

05/08 Assen (NL) 26/08 Zandvoort (NL) 02/09 Assen (NL) 14/10 Spa (B) 28/10 Assen (NL) www.supercarchallenge.nl FIA GT3 European Championship 08/04 Nogaro (F) 22/04 Zolder (B) 27/05 Navarra (E) 08/07 Algarve (P) 16/09 Moscow (RUS) 07/10 Zandvoort (NL) TBA www.gt3europe.com GT Asia 06/05 Yeongam (ROK) 10/06 Sepang (MAL) 15/07 Fuji (J) 19/08 Suzuka (J) 30/09 Okayama (J) 18/11 Macau (CN) www.afos.com

The GT3 scene is enjoying a remarkable boom in Asia

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Championships and events

GT Sprint International Series 01/04 Monza (I) 22/04 Imola (I) 03/06 Mugello (I) 01/07 Hungaroring (H) 15/07 Spa (B) 16/09 Portimo (P) 07/10 Vallelunga (I) www.eurosuperstars.com/gtsprint/ en-Homepage.aspx GT Tour 29/04 20/05 24/06

15/07 Magny-Cours (F) 09/09 Navarra (E) 30/09 Le Mans (F) 28/10 Le Castellet (F) www.gt-tour.fr GT1 World Championship 08/04 Nogaro (F) 22/04 Zolder (B) 27/05 Navarra (E) 08/07 Algarve (P) 26/08 Peking (CN) 02/09 Ordos (CN) 16/09 Moscow (RUS) 07/10 Zandvoort (NL)

The GT1 World Championship also appears at Zandvoort

Ldenon (F) Dijon (F) Val de Vienne (F)

25/11 San Luis (ARG) TBA TBA www.gt1world.com International GT Open 29/04 Algarve (P) 27/05 Nrburgring (D) 24/06 Spa (B) 15/07 Brands Hatch (GB) 22/07 Le Castellet (F) 09/09 Hungaroring (H) 30/09 Monza (I) 11/11 Barcelona (E) www.gtopen.net

The Audi R8 LMS has been very popular for three years in France

The Audi R8 LMS can compete in both the Super Taikyu and Super GT Series in Japan

01/07 Watkins Glen (USA) 29/07 Indianapolis (USA) 12/08 Watkins Glen (USA) 19/08 Montral (CDN) 09/09 Laguna Seca (USA) 28/09 Lime Rock (USA) www.grand-am.com Itaipava GT Brasil 18/03 So Paulo (BR) 29/04 So Paulo (BR) 27/05 Curitiba (BR) 24/06 So Paulo (BR) 22/07 Nova Santa Rita (BR) 02/09 So Paulo (BR) 28/10 Guapor (BR) 18/11 Curitiba (BR) 16/12 So Paulo (BR) www.itaipavagtbrasil.com.br NEZ GT Championship www.nezgt.com Rolex Sports Car Series Schedule 2829/01 Daytona 24h (USA) 01/04 Birmingham (USA) 29/04 Homestead (USA) 13/05 New Jersey (USA) 03/06 Detroit (USA) 10/06 Mid-Ohio (USA) 24/06 Road America (USA) Super GT Series www.supergt.net

The Audi R8 GRAND-AM competes for the first time in the USA and Canada

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Championships and events

The Swedish Racing League is an excellent GT3 platform in Sweden

Super Taikyu Series 25/03 Fuji (J) 29/04 Motegi (J) 20/05 Sugo (J) 26/08 Okayama (J) 01/09 Sepang (MAL) 21/10 Suzuka (J) 25/11 Autopolis (J) www.supertaikyu.com Swedish Racing League www.swedishracing.se

Taa de Portugal de GT 03/06 Estoril Internet: www.fpak.pt Trofu Ibrico 01/04 Valencia 03/06 Estoril 08/07 Portimo 16/09 Portimo 14/10 Estoril 28/10 Jarama www.supercarsseries.com

VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft 31/03 Nrburgring (D) 14/04 Nrburgring (D) 28/04 Nrburgring (D) 23/06 Nrburgring (D) 07/07 Nrburgring (D) 21/07 Nrburgring (D) 04/08 Nrburgring (D) 25/08 Nrburgring (D) 29/09 Nrburgring (D) 27/10 Nrburgring (D) www.vln.de

In addition to the national championship the portuguese association again holds a Cup in 2012 the Taa

Single events Abu Dhabi 20/01 Gulf 12 Hours www.yasmarinacircuit.com Barcelona Date: TBA www.24hoursbarcelona.com Bathurst 26/02 Bathurst 12 Hours www.bathurst12hour.com Dubai 1314/01 Dubai 24 Hours www.24hdubai.com Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race 01/09 Sepang 12 Hours www.malaysiangp.com.my Nrburgring 1920/05 Nrburgring 24 Hours www.24h-rennen.de Hungary Date: TBA www.24hungaroring.com

At endurance races like the Nrburgring 24 Hours Audi race experience customers also compete

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24-hour races

Nrburgring (D)
The Nrburgring 24 Hours was a unique competition environment for the Audi R8 LMS in the past. In 2012 the fascinating GT3 sportscar will compete in the endurance classic for a fourth time.
2011 Overall results Nrburgring 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 3 4 5 2009 Overall results Nrburgring 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 2 5 12 23 Christian Abt/Jean-Franois Hemroulle/ Pierre Kaffer/Lucas Luhr (D/B/D/D) Marc Basseng/Marcel Fssler/ Mike Rockenfeller/Frank Stippler (D/CH/D/D) Hans-Joachim Stuck/Frank Biela/ Emanuele Pirro/Marcel Fssler (A/D/I/CH) Timo Scheider/Marco Werner/ Mattias Ekstrm/Lucas Luhr (D/D/S/D) 137 laps 144 laps 149 laps 154 laps 12 18 Marc Basseng/Marcel Fssler/ Frank Stippler (D/CH/D) Frank Stippler/Marc Hennerici/ Christopher Haase/Markus Winkelhock (D/D/D/D) Mattias Ekstrm/Timo Scheider/ Marco Werner/Christian Abt (S/D/D/D) Luca Ludwig/Christopher Mies/ Christer Jns/Christian Abt (D/D/D/D) Frank Schmickler/Christian Bollrath/ John Barker/Rudi Speich (D/D/GB/D) 145 laps 149 laps 154 laps 155 laps 155 laps

The Audi R8 LMS scored its third consecutive class victory in 2011

2010 Overall results Nrburgring 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 3 5 Dennis Rostek/Luca Ludwig/ Marc Bronzel/Markus Winkelhock (D/D/D/D) Christer Jns/Sean Paul Breslin/ Johannes Stuck/Kenneth Heyer (D/GB/A/D) 152 laps 153 laps

Wehrseifen

Kallenhard
Metzgesfeld

Ex-Mhle

150 4 110 3

Bergwerk Kesselchen Klostertal

Adenauer Forst
Fuchsrhre
Aremberg

80

260 6 256 6 268 6 86 2

Karussell

Hohe Acht Wippermann

Schwedenkreuz

125 3
Eschbach

Flugplatz

230 6

105 3

215 5
Brnnchen Panzgarten Schwalbenschwanz

Quiddelbacher Hhe
Hocheichen
Hatzenbach

130 3

270 6
Antoniusbuche Tiergarten

Dttinger Hhe

km/h Gear

230 6 250 6

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24-hour races

Spa-Francorchamps (B)
At Spa in 2011 the Audi R8 LMS recorded its first overall victory in a 24-hour race. Team WRT fielded the victorious GT3 sportscar in the marathon in Belgium. In 2012 Audi once again targets overall victory in the Ardennes with the R8 LMS ultra.
34 37 Frdric Bouvy/Christian Kelders/ Jean-Luc Blanchemain/David Tuchbant (B/B/F/F) Greg Franchi/Vincent Vosse/ Frank Stippler/Frank Biela (B/B/D/D) 57 laps 127 laps

2011 Overall results Spa 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 1 2009 Overall results Spa 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 3 Marcel Fssler/Henri Moser/ Alexandros Margaritis/Marc Basseng (CH/CH/GR/D) 544 laps 4 13 2010 Overall results Spa 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 9 10 13 27 29 Mark Blundell/Zak Brown/ Richard Dean/Eddie Cheever (GB/USA/USA/GB) Stefan Johansson/Alain Li/ Mark Patterson/Emil Assentato (S/F/USA/USA) Stphane Ortelli/Kurt Mollekens/ Stphane Lemeret/Franois Verbist (MC/B/B/B) Alexandros Margaritis/Marc Hennerici/ Andrea Piccini/Henri Moser (GR/D/I/CH) Anthony Kumpen/Marcel Fssler/ Lucas Luhr/Mike Rockenfeller (B/CH/D/D) 294 laps 325 laps 497 laps 501 laps 503 laps 14 19 Mattias Ekstrm/Greg Franchi/ Timo Scheider (S/B/D) Filipe Albuquerque/Bert Longin/ Stphane Ortelli (P/B/MC) Richard Dean/Zak Brown/Johnny Herbert Stefan Johansson (GB/USA/GB/S) Marcel Fssler/Andrea Piccini/ Mike Rockenfeller (CH/I/D) Arie Luyendyk/Alain Li/ Richard Meins/Henri Richard (NL/F/GB/F) 490 laps 510 laps 512 laps 534 laps 545 laps

Mattias Ekstrm/ Greg Franchi/ Timo Scheider celebrated victory in 2011

160 4

Campus

175 4
108 3

Courbe Paul Frre

110 3

Fagnes

240 6

80
Bruxelles

Blanchimont

226 5 115 3

225 6 220 5
Double Gauche

240 6 50 2

205 4 55
La Source

195 4

148 4

230 6
130 3
Les Combes Kemmel

km/h

Raidillon 235 5

Gear

255 3

210 5

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Audi R8 LMS achievements

Great customer racing success story

Although the chapter customer racing at Audi only started in 2009, the record of success is already impressive. The Audi R8 LMS established itself as a genuine winner around the world. At the end of 2011 the individual cars had racked up a total of 986 races between them. They were distributed over 377 races in which the GT3 sports car took no less that 118 wins and a total of 312 podium finishes in its class. The GT sportscar is credited with 13 championship titles worldwide. Title winners
2009 ADAC GT Masters GT Belgium FIA GT3 European C.  Christian Abt Jean-Franois Hemroulle/Tim Verbergt Christopher Mies/Christopher Haase

2010 DMSB GT Chship GT Belgium GT Portugal GT Spain Luca Ludwig Greg Franchi/Anthony Kumpen Csar Campanio/Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/Joo Figueiredo

Audi R8 LMS statistics (20092011)

Races 377 2011 GT Australia Blancpain GT Italy GT Japan Taa Portugal GT Spain Mark Eddy Greg Franchi Marco Bonanomi Tomonobu Fujii/Akihiro Tsuzuki/Michael Kim Csar Campanio/Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/Joo Figueiredo Accumulative total of races (all cars) 986 Class wins Second places Third places 118 110 84

Total podium positions 312 Title victories 13

2009 ADAC GT Masters

Wins Assen 1 Assen 2 Hockenheim 1 Hockenheim 2 7/14 Christian Abt/Jan Seyffarth Christian Abt/Jan Seyffarth Csar Campanio/ Nicolas Armindo Christian Abt/Jan Seyffarth

VLN Endurance Championship

Wins Nrburgring 3 Nrburgring 5 Nrburgring 6 3/10 Marc Basseng/Marcel Fssler/ Mike Rockenfeller/Frank Stippler Hans-Joachim Stuck/ Marc Basseng/Frank Biela Hans-Joachim Stuck/ Marc Basseng/Frank Biela/ Frank Stippler

GT France
Wins Magny-Cours 1 Le Castellet 1 Ldenon 2 3/14 Yvan Lebon/Stphane Ortelli Stphane Ortelli/ David Hallyday Yvan Lebon/Stphane Ortelli

International GT Open
Wins Barcelona 2 1/2 (only 2 races contested) Jean-Denis Deletraz/ Andrea Piccini

EuroSpeedway 1 Henri Moser/Christopher Haase Sachsenring 1 Sachsenring 2 Henri Moser/Christopher Haase Henri Moser/Christopher Haase

GT Belgium
Wins Spa 1 3/10 Jean-Franois Hemroulle/ Tim Verbergt Jean-Franois Hemroulle/ Tim Verbergt Jean-Franois Hemroulle/ Tim Verbergt

FIA GT3 European Championship

Wins Algarve 1 Algarve 2 Zolder 1 3/12 Christopher Mies/ Christopher Haase Christopher Mies/ Christopher Haase Christopher Mies/ Christopher Haase

Spa 3 Spa 5

Nrburgring 24 Hours
Wins 1/1 Christian Abt/Jean-Franois Hemroulle/Pierre Kaffer/ Lucas Luhr

GT Italy
Wins Monza 1 1/14 Dindo Capello/ Filipe Albuquerque

Spa 24 Hours
Wins 1/1 Marcel Fssler/Henri Moser/ Alex Margaritis/Marc Basseng

The Belgians Jean-Franois Hemroulle and Tim Verbergt were among the first title holders in 2009

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Audi R8 LMS achievements

2010 ADAC GT Masters

Wins Sachsenring 2 Assen 1 Assen 2 Oschersleben 3 Oschersleben 4 5/14 Luca Ludwig/Christopher Mies Luca Ludwig/Christopher Mies Jens Klingmann/Kuba Giermaziak Kuba Giermaziak/ Christopher Mies Jens Klingmann/Luca Ludwig

GT Brazil
Wins 2/4 (only 4 races contested) Rio de Janeiro 1 Andreas Mattheis/Xandy Negro Rio de Janeiro 2 Andreas Mattheis/Xandy Negro

International GT Open
Wins Barcelona 2 1/10 (only 10 races contested) Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo

FIA GT3 European Championship

Wins Jarama 1 1/12 Bernd Herndlhofer/ Kenneth Heyer

GT Italy
Wins Vallelunga 1 Imola 1 4/14 Filipe Albuquerque/ Marco Bonanomi Filipe Albuquerque/ Marco Bonanomi Dindo Capello/ Gianluca Giraudi Dindo Capello/ Gianluca Giraudi

GT Belgium
Wins Spa 2 Spa 3 Zolder 3 3/6 Anthony Kumpen/Greg Franchi Anthony Kumpen/Greg Franchi Franois Verbist/Bert Longin/ Benjamin Bailly

GT France
Wins Ledenon 1 Albi 1 Albi 2 3/13 Bruno Hernandez/Soheil Ayari David Hallyday/ Stphane Ortelli Marc Sourd/Dino Lunardi

Mugello 1 Monza 1

ILMC
Wins Zhuhai 1 1/1 (only 1 race contested) Marchy Lee/Alex Yoong/ Matthew Marsh

Luca Ludwig won the DMSB GT Championship in an Audi R8 LMS in 2010

GT Portugal
Wins Portimo 1 Portimo 2 Braga 3 Braga 4 Estoril 3 Estoril 4 Portimo 3 Portimo 4 8/10 (only 10 races contested) Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo

2011 ADAC GT Masters

Wins 3/16 Luca Ludwig/Christopher Mies Christopher Haase/ Andreas Simonsen Christopher Haase/ Andreas Simonsen

Csar Campanio and Joo Figueiredo were victorious in Spain and Portugal in 2010

Sachsenring 1 Sachsenring 2

GT Spain
Wins Jarama 2 Albacete 1 Albacete 2 Navarra 1 Navarra 2 5/9 (only 9 races contested) Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo

Hockenheim 2

Blancpain Endurance Series

Wins Spa 1/5 Mattias Ekstrm/Greg Franchi/ Timo Scheider

GT Australia
Wins Winton 1 3/14 Mark Eddy

Phillip Island 1 Mark Eddy Bathurst 2 Mark Eddy

Nrburgring 24 Hours
Wins Nrburgring 1/1 Dennis Rostek/ Luca Ludwig/Marc Bronzel/ Markus Winkelhock

Hungary 12 Hours
Wins Hungaroring 1/1 Philip Knig/Niki Mayr-Melnhof/ Thomas Gruber/Walter Lechner

GT Belgium
Wins Zolder 3 1/6 Franois Verbist/Enzo Ide/ Bert Longin/Xavier Maassen

The Audi R8 LMS boasts

13 international titles

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Audi R8 LMS achievements

GT Brazil
Wins So Paulo 2 3/12 (only 12 races contested) Xandy Negro/ Xandinho Negro

Dutch Supercar Challenge

Wins Donington 2 Spa 1 2/13 (only 13 races contested) Danny van Dongen/ Ardi van der Hoek Robert de Graaff/ Ardi van der Hoek

Suzuka 2 Macau

Hiroshi Hamaguchi Edoardo Mortara

ILMC
Wins Zhuhai 1/1 (only 1 race contested) Edoardo Mortara/Darryl OYoung/Alexandre Imperatori

Campo Grande 1 Wagner Ebrahim So Paulo 8 Wagner Ebrahim

DMV TCC
Wins Hockenheim 3 Hockenheim 4 Hockenheim 5 Hockenheim 6 Hockenheim 7 Hockenheim 8 6/6 (only 6 races contested) Pierre von Mentlen Pierre von Mentlen Pierre von Mentlen Pierre von Mentlen Pierre von Mentlen Pierre von Mentlen

FIA GT3 European Championship

Wins Algarve 2 Navarra 2 Zandvoort 2 3/12 Enzo Ide/Greg Franchi Enzo Ide/Greg Franchi Enzo Ide/Christopher Haase

GT Italy
Wins Vallelunga 1 Vallelunga 2 5/14 Marco Bonanomi/ Andrea Sonvico Marco Bonanomi/ Andrea Sonvico Marco Bonanomi/ Andrea Sonvico Dindo Capello/ Alessandro Cicognani Marco Bonanomi/ Andrea Sonvico

GT France
Wins Dijon 1 1/14 Stphane Ortelli/ David Hallyday

Magione 2 Imola 2

GT Great Britain
Wins Snetterton 1/10 Michael Guasch/Matthew Bell

Mugello 2

GT Japan Super Taikyu GT Asia

Wins Suzuka 1 3/7 (only 7 races contested) Hiroshi Hamaguchi Wins Sugo 3/3 (only 3 races contested) Tomonobu Fujii/ Akihiro Tsuzuki/Michael Kim

Michael Guasch and Matthew Bell took the first victory in 2011 for United Autosports

Fuji Okayama

Tomonobu Fujii/ Akihiro Tsuzuki/Michael Kim Tomonobu Fujii/ Akihiro Tsuzuki/Michael Kim

GT Sweden
Wins Anderstorp 1 1/5 Erik Behrens/Daniel Roos

VLN Endurance Championship

Wins Nrburgring 4 4/9 Marc Basseng/Marcel Fssler/ Mike Rockenfeller Mattias Ekstrm/ Timo Scheider/Frank Stippler Christopher Haase/ Christopher Mies/Luca Ludwig

GT Spain GT Portugal
Wins Estoril 1 Estoril 2 Braga 3 Braga 4 4/12 Csar Campanio/Ni Amorim Csar Campanio/Ni Amorim Csar Campanio/Ni Amorim Csar Campanio/Ni Amorim Wins Valencia 1 Valencia 2 Albacete 5/10 Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo

Nrburgring 5 Nrburgring 7

Nrburgring 10 Marc Basseng/ Christopher Mies/ Michael Ammermller

Taa Portugal
Wins Boavista 1 1/2 Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo

Estoril Jerez 2

Bathurst 12 Hours
Wins Bathurst 1/1 Marc Basseng/ Darryl OYoung/ Christopher Mies

Nrburgring 24 Hours
Wins Nrburgring 1/1 Marc Basseng/ Marcel Fssler/ Frank Stippler

In 2011 a pair of Audi R8 LMS also raced for the first time in Sweden

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Factory racing

Factory backed involvement for two ambitious programs

Dawning of a new era for the Audi factory motor sport program: a new age starts in 2012 in the DTM, while for LMP sportscars the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is staged for the first time. As result, Audi tackles two particularly ambitious programs. After twelve years the DTM changes its look completely: the previous models make way for a new, far more economical vehicle concept. The spectacular appearance of the racing cars is maintained. However, the significantly higher number of standard parts for every manufacturer in the DTM helps to reduce costs by up to 40 per cent. The central component is an innovative carbon fiber monocoque with a steel cage. The design sets new benchmarks in the safety of racing touring cars. Audi started to develop the new A5 DTM for the 2012 season in May 2010. The Coup made its maiden outing in July 2011. The sporting goals in the new year remain the same: after five championship titles with the Audi A4 DTM (2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011) the A5 DTM should continue this winning momentum. For the first time for many years a world championship is staged once again for sports cars: the 2012 WEC calendar consists of eight races and by including North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Eastern Asia covers

The new Audi A5 DTM is successor to the super successful A4 DTM which boasted five titles

A World Endurance Championship is staged in 2012. The 24 Hours of Le Mans, which Audi won for a tenth time last year, is also part of the WEC

important regions. The new FIA World Championship follows the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup as the highest profile international sportscar series. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the crown jewel in the calendar. After Audi won this endurance classic again for the tenth time last season, the focus of attention this year is once again victory in the worlds most important endurance race. Marcel Fssler/Andr Lotterer/Benot Trluyer took overall victory in 2011 with an Audi R18 TDI fitted with many pioneering developments. In addition to the ultra

lightweight technology and an innovative V6 TDI power plant the winning car also shone with full LED headlights. Le Mans remains a laboratory that is ideal for developing new technologies, emphasizes Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. Of great importance for Audi is always the relevance for production cars. With the World Endurance Championship and DTM we pursue two particularly ambitious goals as factory team in 2012.

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Audi Communications Motorsport

The Audi Media Service for customer racing

The Audi R8 LMS ultra and Audi R8 GRAND-AM are fielded by private customer teams generating their own public relations. The majority of GT3 teams offer a dedicated press service. The Audi Communication Motorsport team in Ingolstadt supplies the basic information such as this booklet and also the most important information covering the customer teams racing activities during the season. Possible factory backed events with customer racing race cars are an exception: They are accompanied by the Audi Communications Motorsport personnel. Motorsport Newsletter You will find summaries of the races contested by the R8 LMS in our weekly Audi Motorsport Newsletter, which is distributed by E-mail in German and English every Sunday evening throughout the season to the worldwide press mailing list. Media Info Big developments in the customer racing program are communicated in the form of press releases (MediaInfo). Media Database The Media Database www.audi-motorsport.info provides all photographs and information. Accreditation is necessary. You can register for our press mailing list via the database. iPhone App All information about Audis motor sport program including all the MediaInfo, sound bites and press photograph preview thumbnails are also available for the iPhone,

The Audi R8 LMS competes in endurance races again in 2012

Audi now provides a broad spectrum of

twelve
iPod Touch and iPad. The Audi Sport App is available to download from the iTunes store. An Android version will follow during the season. 24-hour races The Audi Communications Motorsport team is active for you on location at the 24-hour races at the Nrburgring on 1920 May and in Spa (Belgium) on 2829 July. You can find us in the Audi Team & Media Hospitality in the paddock. We are happy to arrange interviews and contact with the teams and their drivers and are happy to assist you in realizing special wishes and reports. Please understand that access to the hospitalitys catering area is limited.

data in its media database from the last years of motorsport

The Audi Team & Media Hospitality is the meeting place in the paddock at factory backed events

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Audi Communications Motorsport

Jrgen Pippig

Daniel Schuster

Petra Strack

Eva-Maria Veith

Virginia Brusch

Julia Koop

Mark Schneider

Thomas Voigt

Alexander von Wegner

Your contacts
Audi Communications Motorsport is your first point of contact for questions about the AUDI AG motor sport program. Jrgen Pippig isHeadof Communications. Daniel Schuster coordinates the DTM activities, Eva-Maria Veith the sportscar project and, together with Virginia Brusch, the customer racing program.

Address AUDI AG Communications Motorsport D-85045 Ingolstadt Phone +49 8418934200 Fax +49 8418938617 E-mail motorsport-media@audi.de

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