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Le Mans Yesterday and Today: Audi
Audi, the second most successful Le Mans manufacturer, achieved 13 wins from 1999-2016. With pioneering diesel technology and strategic collaborations, Audi dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans and showcased its technological excellence.
Audi is the second most successful manufacturer at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with a record of 13 wins in 18 races from 1999 to 2016, during which it established itself as a premium brand in the market. The Le Mans operation proved successful for Audi in every aspect: showcasing and enhancing its technologies and powerfully communicating its image of excellence and quality.
The adventure began in 1999 when Audi teamed up with Team Joest, already successful with Porsche and experienced at Le Mans. They fielded three cars, one with a closed cockpit called the R8C and two with open cockpits, the R8R, which achieved a podium finish in its debut, leading to the choice of the roadster (R for roadster) configuration for the following year.
