Audi R8 Laser Light Technology World's First LMX

German automotive manufacturer, Peogeut plan will be instituted again and the new technologies for the world's first production sports car. Namely, laser lighting technology will be embedded in the latest sports coupe that also made ​​a limited, Audi R8 LMX, and it became a standard feature.


Audi R8 LMX not only bring the latest technology in the world but also the history of sports car will be the strongest they've ever made​​. LMX R8 will debut its inaugural event at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​in the UK and will only be produced as many as 99 units.

In an official report on pages Newspress Audi, laser light technology is a combination of LED lighting technology and high laser beams. Will be first tested on new vehicles Audi R18 e-tron quattro is currently competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 14-15 June.

So how does it work? The laser module consists of four laser diode that has a lighting level is much higher than a regular LED. With a diameter of 300 micrometers, Audi can produce laser light blue laser light with a wavelength of 450 nanometers.

A phosphorus-converter to turn this into a roadworthy white light with a color temperature of 5,500 Kelvin in ideal conditions, so it is easier to see the driver's eyes and not susceptible to fatigue.

"Audi has long dominated the race the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Besides incredible TDI technology, giving the rider maximum light yield us a great advantage, especially during night racing.'s Are the key to our success," explains Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg.
"The transfer of laser light for the Audi R8 LMX underlines our position as a leader in lighting technology. These safety benefits of providing to our customers a truth representation of 'Vorsprung durch Technik," added one of the AUDI AG Board Member for Div.Development, in his official statement.

For information, LMX armed R8 V10 engine combined with transmission S tronic 7-percepetan, the all-wheel drive Quattro. The result R8 LMX able to burst the power of 570PS and 540 Nm of torque. Akselarasinya power from standstill to 100 kph point only takes 3.4 seconds.

Posted by : Edy santoso