The R8 LMS is powered by a 500 hp plus V10 engine. Derived from a production unit, the race engine is ideally suited for racing purposes. The normally aspirated unit is mounted longitudinally in front of the rear axle of the Audi R8 LMS. However, when fitted as mid-engine it requires a different layout to the front engine version used in the S6 and S8 models. The capacity is 5.2 litres. The two cylinder-heads each house a pair of camshafts operating the four valves per cylinder. The relatively compact and light engine is equipped with petrol direct injection FSI®, a racing version of which booked wins from 2001 at Le Mans as power unit for the R8 sports prototype. It allows higher compression in the R8 LMS V10 power plant and guarantees an excellent power output.
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