For the first time in 74 years, diesel power has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Emanuele Pirro, Frank Biela and Marco Werner drove a nearly flawless race in their diesel-powered No. 8 Audi R10 TDI for the historic victory.
In the race, the advantage in fuel consumption of the Audi TDI Power was visible for the spectators too: on average, the Audi drivers only pitted every 14 laps to refuel 90 litres of Shell V-Power Diesel. The opposition, who relies on petrol engines, had to pit considerably more often. The fans were also impressed just how quiet an environmentally friendly 650-hp sportscar can be.