Bosch technology to feature in 24 of the 56 cars at 24 Hours of Le Mans

In the top category of the legendary race on the Circuit de la Sarthe, where drivers race in Le Mans Prototype 1 (LMP1) cars, Bosch injection technology has made it onto the winner's podium every year since 2000. From 2007 to 2014, the race was won overall by diesel and diesel hybrid vehicles eight times in a row. This year, Bosch will feature at the 24 Hours of Le Mans once again.

Audi R18 e-tron quattro (LMP1):

Bosch will supply the following technology for the Audi R18 e-tron quattro:

• Common-rail injection system, comprising a high-pressure pump, injectors, and high-pressure rail
• Motor-generator unit (MGU): developed by Audi Sport in cooperation with Bosch. Fitted on the front axle, the MGU uses its integrated power electronics to feed energy recovered during braking into a storage flywheel. During acceleration, the MGU drives the racing car's front axle using an electric motor, which was newly developed for the 2015 season and delivers around 268bhp of power.
• Engine control unit and vehicle data acquisition system, starter, and generator

Chevrolet Corvette C7.R (LM GTE-Pro):
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R racing cars use multiple systems and components from Bosch Motorsport including engine control unit, telemetry system for transmitting vehicle data between the car on the track and the team in the pit, and freely programmable, high-resolution driver display. For more safety, the C7.R vehicles are equipped with a collision warning system (CAS-M) which helps  drivers avoid accidents. The system is based on a third generation long-range radar sensor (LRR3) fitted to the rear of the vehicle. 

Porsche 911 RSR and Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (LM-GTE Pro and LM-GTE Am):
The Porsche 911 RSR and Porsche 911 GT3 RSR models will be competing at Le Mans equipped with Bosch engine control units, data loggers, starters, and a variety of sensors for variables such as pressure and temperature.

Ferrari 458 Italia GT2 (LM-GTE Pro and LM-GTE Am):
The Ferrari 458 Italia racing cars competing at Le Mans feature Bosch gasoline direct injection technology that has been optimised for motor racing, consisting of an engine control unit, power stage unit, high-pressure injectors, and a high-pressure pump. In addition, the freely programmable DDU 8 display shows the driver important vehicle data on up to 12 display pages during the race.