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eN_2_Oh
10-24-2006, 03:09 PM
i dont believe it has been posted yet, i spoke to a Audi rep. at one of the dealers and he said they should be in next fall and go for around $100k-120k
limited production.

fuckin sexx. anyway :rock:

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded2/R8.JPG

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded2/R8-3.JPG

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded2/R8-4.JPG

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded2/R8-6.JPG

Power
Horsepower: 420 hp @ 7800 rpm*
Maximum torque: 317 lb-ft @ 4500-6000 rpm*
0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h): 4.6 seconds*
Top speed: 187 mph (301 km/h)*

From Audi comes the all-new R8. Race inspired and derived from the Le Mans dominating R8 machine. With it’s mid-engine design and high-revving 4.2 liter V8 with FSI® Direct Injection technology, the new R8 is the ultimate execution of Audi engineering. Sport-biased quattro all-wheel drive with 44% front, 56% rear torque distribution delivers outstanding traction and high-performance driving dynamics.

Engine
The mid-mounted V8 engine with 4.2 litre displacement and four-valve FSI® technology produces 420hp and accelerates the Audi R8 to 62mph in 4.6 seconds. The maximum torque of 317 lb-ft delivers breathtaking thrust. The top speed is 187 mph. Anyone who shares our enthusiasm for sports cars will understand all these figures. But ultimately they merely prepare the ground for an something that is impossible to express in numbers: the supreme driving experience

Instead of generating its power exclusively from displacement, the compact mid-engine in the R8 utilises an innovative high-rev concept. As a result, the engine develops huge thrust over a broad speed band up to 8250 rpm:eek3:. Even at low speeds, the long-stroke powerplant offers high torque, extreme agility and spontaneous throttle response.

So much thrust in combination with the outstanding suspension of the R8 results in correspondingly high transverse acceleration. For this reason, the oil supply to the engine is handled by a dry sump lubrication system typical of race cars. In this, the deep oil pan of a conventional engine is replaced by a shallow oil pan, scavenger pump and separate oil tank. The oil tank ensures that the delivery pump is supplied with lubricant at all times, guaranteeing a constant uniform oil supply.



Transmission
2 options available: an optimized six-speed manual transmission is standard. The R8 comes with an optional R tronic transmission. Like the R8 itself, this sequential six-speed manual gearbox is racing-bred, with the emphasis clearly on performance. Shifting can be carried out either via a joystick or by paddles on the steering wheel.

In addition, an automatic mode is available. Shift-by-wire technology allows very short shift times and a total engagement with the vehicle.

Retractable rear spoiler
Automatic extension at 75 mph (120 km/h), retraction at 50 mph (80 km/h). Automatic extension in the Sport setting for maximum downforce. The spoiler may be manually activated by a separate switch.

more info here -

Technology (http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/R8/Technology.html)

Design (http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/R8/Design_Philosophy.html)

Click for high res pics (http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/R8/media_gallery.html)

i think they could have made it faster. but damn is it hott. :bowdown: :bowdown:

alf
10-24-2006, 03:11 PM
old.

Poonkla
10-24-2006, 03:23 PM
I think I would rather take an M6/Z06/Viper. Granted this is mid-engine, but still.

alf
10-24-2006, 03:25 PM
I think I would rather take an M6/Z06/Viper. Granted this is mid-engine, but still.
and looks a billion times better.

AznJoe
10-24-2006, 04:12 PM
so basically this is half of a veyron. litterally

DC
10-24-2006, 04:24 PM
so basically this is half of a veyron. litterally
Except in terms of price, yes. Even at this price, I would expect more out of it (yes, I know it's got a MM engine.) The fact that it's so "limited" is what is going to drive the price of these suckers so high.

AznJoe
10-24-2006, 04:27 PM
wrd, i'm guessing only diehard audi fanatics is going to pick this sucker up

alf
10-24-2006, 04:29 PM
so basically this is half of a veyron. litterally
the VW Rabbit is half a Gallardo.

LabtopThief_jr.
10-24-2006, 04:42 PM
awww crap too late alf i jsut arrived.....

alf
10-24-2006, 04:43 PM
awww crap too late alf i jsut arrived.....
uh?

LabtopThief_jr.
10-24-2006, 04:47 PM
lol i creamed on myself

snake eyes
10-25-2006, 12:09 AM
nice lambo

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grapedrink
10-26-2006, 11:49 AM
looks like the audi prototype they had in I, Robot, but it looks nice and thats a good price

eN_2_Oh
10-26-2006, 03:46 PM
^now that you mention it, it does resemble it.

heh maybe it gave them the :idea:

IIIVOVE
10-26-2006, 04:07 PM
new stingray>*

yourmom25
10-26-2006, 04:42 PM
wow. that's sexaaaaayyyyyy

IIIVOVE
10-27-2006, 02:53 AM
new stingray>*

oops, i meant the Corvette SS...or whatever they are going to call it...z06 on juice.

Rybo
10-27-2006, 02:27 PM
Yea their gonna have rs8 with the gallardo v10 with around 500hp

PornItos
10-28-2006, 09:35 AM
its alright now that bad does kinda resemble a lambo

-=E36=-
10-28-2006, 10:51 AM
that would be cool if it didnt suck.

eN_2_Oh
10-28-2006, 11:34 AM
^^please justify your statement

-=E36=-
10-28-2006, 12:08 PM
^^please justify your statement

made by audi.

YellowJacketTT6
10-30-2006, 10:49 AM
made by audi.
remind me where BMW and Audi placed in ALMS.. I forgot....

Rybo
10-30-2006, 11:21 AM
made by audi.

Even though audi arent the sportiest cas but thay have learned things from lamborghini and last time i checked VW owns both audi and lamborgini so both gain from that partnership. So with that lambos get more luxurious and audis get sportier its a win win

YellowJacketTT6
10-31-2006, 07:01 PM
Even though audi arent the sportiest cas but thay have learned things from lamborghini and last time i checked VW owns both audi and lamborgini so both gain from that partnership. So with that lambos get more luxurious and audis get sportier its a win win
sport? tell me where BMW's M3s placed in ALMS, and then look up how Audi did

snake eyes
11-01-2006, 12:58 PM
sport? tell me where BMW's M3s placed in ALMS, and then look up how Audi did

im sorry aren't those diseal (sp sux sue me) powered? besides id hate to get a repair bill for that car if its anything like the rest of the line.....

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YellowJacketTT6
11-01-2006, 02:52 PM
im sorry aren't those diseal (sp sux sue me) powered? besides id hate to get a repair bill for that car if its anything like the rest of the line.....

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the R8 was gas, and spanked the competition... the R10s are being held back, running diesel, and still ran a perfect season...


the GPOH, I remember both M3s being out of the race for mechanical problems :kekegay: