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Audi Celebrates 25 Years Of TDI Technology
German carmaker Audi is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic TDI engines. Around 7.5 million TDI-engined Audi models have been sold since their introduction in 1989.
TDI engines have been successful for Audi both with their road cars as well as their track cars. TDI racers have won the Le Mans 24 Hours on eight occasions since 2006.
The first TDI engine was introduced in 1989 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was a 2.5-litre, five-cylinder powerplant that produced 120 PS of power and 265 Nm of torque. Powering the Audi 100 at the time, the engine was capable of a top speed of nearly 200 km/h and achieved a fuel efficiency figure of 17.5 kpl.
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"25 years of TDI mean a quarter-century of impressive technological progress," said Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management of AUDI AG for Technical Development. "We look back on this time with pride, for the TDI has made a big contribution to our brand's upward positioning in the premium segment. Today we are taking the next big step as we begin with its electrification."
Watch the celebratory video below:
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