R8 V10 Unveiled
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12-08-2008, 09:49 AM
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R8 V10 Unveiled
WOW, Look at the figures:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081208....8-v10-unveiled
Article:
VW Group is finally achieving synergies between Audi and Lamborghini.
At the Detroit Motor Show next month, Audi will debut the R8 V10, the fastest production R8 yet. The R8 V10 will come with a 5.2 liter V10 engine producing 528 hp, the same as in the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. This power plant has also previously appeared in the R8 LMS GT3 racer.
Unique to the R8 V10 are the LED headlights for the main and dipped beams, a first, and daytime running lights. A new rear diffuser creating more down force is also special to this model and twin oval tailpipes tag the rear of the V10, as opposed to the quad chrome exhaust of the V8 version.
The V10 also features magnetic ride dampers and comes with a choice of a six-speed manual or an R tronic semi-automatic gearbox.
The numbers: 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 196 mph or 315 km/h.
On the inside you get a Bang and Olufsen system, which, for the average reader, costs about as much as your current car is worth. There's a Nappa leather finish too.
The R8 V10 will cost 121,800 pounds in the UK (140,800 euros).
Buzz
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081208....8-v10-unveiled
Article:
VW Group is finally achieving synergies between Audi and Lamborghini.
At the Detroit Motor Show next month, Audi will debut the R8 V10, the fastest production R8 yet. The R8 V10 will come with a 5.2 liter V10 engine producing 528 hp, the same as in the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. This power plant has also previously appeared in the R8 LMS GT3 racer.
Unique to the R8 V10 are the LED headlights for the main and dipped beams, a first, and daytime running lights. A new rear diffuser creating more down force is also special to this model and twin oval tailpipes tag the rear of the V10, as opposed to the quad chrome exhaust of the V8 version.
The V10 also features magnetic ride dampers and comes with a choice of a six-speed manual or an R tronic semi-automatic gearbox.
The numbers: 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 196 mph or 315 km/h.
On the inside you get a Bang and Olufsen system, which, for the average reader, costs about as much as your current car is worth. There's a Nappa leather finish too.
The R8 V10 will cost 121,800 pounds in the UK (140,800 euros).
Buzz
#7
12-08-2008, 06:27 PM
I love my R8 so much. There isn't a single thing about the car I dislike.
The only thing I wish it had was more power. ( Jaded due to my Porsche Turbo )
With the r10 the world is perfect again!!!!!
Ice
The only thing I wish it had was more power. ( Jaded due to my Porsche Turbo )
With the r10 the world is perfect again!!!!!
Ice
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#8
12-08-2008, 07:14 PM
I'm glad they didn't just pump it up on car steroids and turn it into a monstrosity. I'm really feeling the subtle and understated changes, especially when coupled with that new engine. This is gonna be one sublime beast!
#9
12-08-2008, 08:21 PM
Is there an R8 owner who doesn't have his name on the list for the V10? Heh.
The V8 is great and this V10 will be amazing. Pretty much identical performance to the LP560 and with a better suspension and much lower price tag.
I'll be blowing up my dealer's phone tomorrow to get me in one ASAP.
The V8 is great and this V10 will be amazing. Pretty much identical performance to the LP560 and with a better suspension and much lower price tag.
I'll be blowing up my dealer's phone tomorrow to get me in one ASAP.
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12-08-2008, 10:51 PM
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12-09-2008, 02:21 AM
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Im in love. What a solid car (aside from the wheels)!!!
Value wise, this trounces the LP560.. and any other exotic, IMO.
Wonder how the R-Tronic compares to the new E-Gear in the LP.
Value wise, this trounces the LP560.. and any other exotic, IMO.
Wonder how the R-Tronic compares to the new E-Gear in the LP.
Last edited by WyattH; 12-09-2008 at 02:24 AM.
#14
12-09-2008, 07:12 AM
Not sure about LP560 Egear but R-tronic is no where near as good as F1 in my CS.