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Sunday, July 17, 2011

2011 Audi R8 Le Mans Safety Car

2011 Audi R8 Le Mans Safety Car2011 Audi R8 Le Mans Safety Car

Given the connections Audi last competition and domination at Le Mans, including this year's car race R18, which only makes sense that the R8 has been chosen as the safety car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans which takes place this weekend, June 11-12 at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

The safety car R8 receives the same 525 horsepower V-10 is available in production cars, and based on appearances, the car looks like something very standard production. The major improvements are typical elements of security, such as a light bar.