Rather than using an automatic, conventional manual or even the robotized DSG sequential shifting manual transmission, Audi has borrowed Lamborghini's six-speed sequential gearbox to harness the 610 horsepower. From here, power leads to all four wheels with a 40:60 split front to rear bias, favoring the rear as a sports car should.
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| With incredible levels of traction matched to absolutely corruptible power, the Le Mans is said to rocket to 100 km/h in a mere 3.7 seconds. (Photo: Volkswagen AG) |
Twenty-inch alloy wheels are wrapped in fat custom-made tires - 255/30 up front and a massive 295/30 in back. With such incredible levels of traction matched to absolutely corruptible power, the Le Mans is said to rocket to 100 km/h in a mere 3.7 seconds, after which it charges on to an estimated top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). Midrange acceleration should also be phenomenal thanks to the low-pressure turbos.
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| To tie everything together, all three of Audi's new concepts share similar design features up front. (Photo: Volkswagen AG) |
In order to keep the car stable at speed, Audi has equipped the Le Mans with a retractable rear spoiler. At speeds above 120 km/h (70 mph), it automatically raises to keep the rear end firmly stuck to the ground.
As opposed to fashioning a radical and new design for Le Mans, Audi has chosen to embody details similar to that of the Nuvolari and Pikes Peak, while featuring shapes that can be traced to current production Audis. Up front, the Le Mans makes its initial impression with a massive split grille. Wide at the top, it tapers toward the bottom with a bar passing straight through center. This design harks to the new A3 and A8.