Striking all-LED headlamps for new Audi R18 sports prototype draw inspiration from historic brand logo.

Uniquely shaped LED daytime running lights will be found on the Audi R18, the all-new sports prototype created to campaign in the Le Mans 24 Hours marathon in 2011
Their design isn't simply a flight of fancy by Audi light designers – each light forms the shape of a "1", which is intended to inspire associations with one of the first iterations of the Audi brand logo dating back to 1922.
The daytime running lights form part of the Audi R18's new all-LED headlamp units, which not only provide an exceptional breadth and intensity of illumination but also operate considerably more efficiently than conventional units, reducing the draw on the alternator and consequently cutting fuel usage even further.

Developed through close cooperation between Audi Sport and the Technical Development (TE) division of Audi AG, these latest generation units will be prepared for future use in Audi production vehicles.
Since its debut in 1999, Audi has won the world's most important endurance race nine times with the R8, R10 TDI and R15 TDI models, equaling Ferrari in the race's roll of honour in the process.
In its bid for a tenth victory Audi Sport will field a closed coupe for the first time since 1999, profiting from the significant efficiency benefits this more aerodynamic format brings.
Diesel continues to be the fuel of choice for Audi Sport, and has been proving its worth since the Audi R10 TDI became the first diesel-powered sports prototype ever to win at Le Mans in 2006.
In 2011, though, new regulations have necessitated a substantial reduction in engine power, and as a result the 5.5-litre ten-cylinder TDI powering the Audi R15 TDI has been replaced by a 3.7-litre V6 TDI.

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[HID Conversion]

WOW! This car's LED light was fantastic. I think this car LED lights expense was great and it is also high maintenance.

[Rynth Ley]

Amazing look!! And it look great than the older type light use!! its good idea to use and LED light on the car because the LED is more a longer life than tha old lights.

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[Crystal Clear Headlights]

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