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Originally Posted by templer
The term "conventional" describes the whole layout of the car not only the engine or the hybrid system. The R15 for example was not conventional.
It is fact that Peugeot had a more advanced car in terms engine, aero and mainly suspension system.
Porsche uses a highly innovative engine/hybrid system.
Toyota has a more advanced aerodynamics.
Conventional does not mean old-fashioned or something like that. It only means that Audi did not take the same risks as their rivals. They used a bit more conventional route. Nevertheless they have great success and of course introduced their own innovative parts like first diesel engine, VGT's, laser light and so on.
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But then again, that's why Audi do so well, isn't it? They're perceived to be innovative but in lots of areas they are incredibly conventional. But that's why they win Le Mans.
You get far further at LM through preparation than trying to be clever.