[gwyllion]

Originally Posted by gwyllion

The Audi press article stressed that they reduced the base weight of the car compared to last year. One example is the carbon fibre gearbox housing. According to http://www.lemans.org/en/news/audi-t...rted_6340.html they were able to reduce the weight 100 pounds.

In http://www.mulsannescorner.com/newsjan12.html Mike points out that the R18 has had a composite gearbox housing since the car's debut last year. In all fairness in 2011 the housing was partially made from aluminum. So perhaps this year it is made completely from carbon fiber? I guess we will have to wait for the first pictures without the engine cover.