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Many publications were hailing it as the first car to truly be able to beat the Porsche 911—considered by many to be one of the best [[sports car]]s ever made, and the leader in its class.{{Fact|date=May 2008}} Initial comparison tests have proven quite positive in this respect; [[Evo Magazine]] compared the R8 to the [[Porsche 997|Porsche 911 Carrera 4S]], [[Aston Martin V8 Vantage]], and [[BMW M6]] and after praising the R8's "amazing stability, traction and grip, unparalleled steering accuracy and bite, [and] its uncannily flat and disturbance-free ride," claimed that as a result of "the sublime effortlessness of it all" the Audi is a better supercar. The article concluded that "Audi humbles Porsche. A new dawn starts today."<ref>[http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrouptests/209930/supercars.html Evo Magazine: Audi R8 v rivals]</ref> Other publications have also written similar reviews of the Audi beating the Porsche in comparison
Many publications were hailing it as the first car to truly be able to beat the Porsche 911—considered by many to be one of the best [[sports car]]s ever made, and the leader in its class.{{Fact|date=May 2008}} Initial comparison tests have proven quite positive in this respect; [[Evo Magazine]] compared the R8 to the [[Porsche 997|Porsche 911 Carrera 4S]], [[Aston Martin V8 Vantage]], and [[BMW M6]] and after praising the R8's "amazing stability, traction and grip, unparalleled steering accuracy and bite, [and] its uncannily flat and disturbance-free ride," claimed that as a result of "the sublime effortlessness of it all" the Audi is a better supercar. The article concluded that "Audi humbles Porsche. A new dawn starts today."<ref>[http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrouptests/209930/supercars.html Evo Magazine: Audi R8 v rivals]</ref> Other publications have also written similar reviews of the Audi beating the Porsche in comparison
tests.<ref name="CarAndDriver"/><ref>[http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0702_audi_r8_porsche_911 Motor Trend - Head to Head: 2008 Audi R8 vs 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4]</ref> The Porsche Carrera 4S, however, costs about $20,000 less (U.S.).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/Audi_R8.html/?#|title=Audi R8 webpage}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera-4s/?#|title=Porsche Carrera 4s webpage}}</ref> The $40,000 cheaper but more powerful and practical [[Nissan GT-R]] outperformed the R8 in a [[CAR Magazine]] comparison test; nevertheless, the article lauded the Audi's "agility and lightness of touch," declaring it "absolutely, utterly amazing to drive."<ref>http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122409</ref> [[Top Gear (current format)|Top Gear]] compared the two and remarked that the R8 was "simultaneously less impressive and yet somehow more involving." They gave the edge to the R8 "because it rewards driver input," calling it "fantastic in a way that will appeal more to true car enthusiasts."<ref>http://www.topgear.com/content/features/stories/2008/02/stories/07/4.html</ref>
tests.<ref name="CarAndDriver"/><ref>[http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0702_audi_r8_porsche_911 Motor Trend - Head to Head: 2008 Audi R8 vs 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4]</ref> The Porsche Carrera 4S, however, costs about $20,000 less (U.S.).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/Audi_R8.html/?#|title=Audi R8 webpage}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera-4s/?#|title=Porsche Carrera 4s webpage}}</ref> The $40,000 cheaper but more powerful and practical [[Nissan GT-R]] outperformed the R8 in a [[CAR Magazine]] comparison test; nevertheless, the article lauded the Audi's "agility and lightness of touch," declaring it "absolutely, utterly amazing to drive."<ref>http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122409</ref> [[Top Gear (current format)|Top Gear]] compared the two and remarked that the R8 was "simultaneously less impressive and yet somehow more involving." They gave the edge to the R8 "because it rewards driver input," calling it "fantastic in a way that will appeal more to true car enthusiasts."<ref>http://www.topgear.com/content/features/stories/2008/02/stories/07/4.html</ref>
Audi R8 is a great track car, performance well especially on short, tight tracks: Hockenheim-in line with ferrari f430<ref>http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=3&fID=0&tID=10306</ref> and Vairano-in line with ferrari f430 spider<ref>http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=3&fID=0&tID=71292</ref>.On Bedford Autodrome, tested by Evo Magazine , R8 was faster then Lamborghini Gallardo and Koenigsegg CCX.<ref>http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrouptests/209930/audi_R8_v_porsche_911_v_bmw_m6_v_prodrive_vantage.html</ref>However it doesn't perform that well on long, fast tracks like Nurburgring(here in line with Porsche 911 Carrera S and BMW M3)<ref>http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=3&fID=0&tID=10073</ref> due to comfort biased suspension settings and a deficite in power.
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This article is about the road going sports car. For the race car used in Sportscar racing, see Audi R8 (race car).
Audi R8
Audi R8
Overview
Manufacturerquattro GmbH (a subsidiary of Audi)
Production2007–present
4,289 built[1]
AssemblyNeckarsulm, Germany
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutMid-engine, all-wheel drive[2]
RelatedLamborghini Gallardo
Powertrain
Engine4.2 L V8 FSI
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed single-clutch semi-automatic
Dimensions
WheelbaseTemplate:Auto in
LengthTemplate:Auto mm
WidthTemplate:Auto mm
HeightTemplate:Auto mm
Curb weightTemplate:Auto kg

The Audi R8 is a mid-engined sports car introduced by the German automaker Audi in 2007.

The first appearance of the car was in 2006, appearing at auto shows and events all over the world. The R8 is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform, as Audi has full ownership of subsidiary Lamborghini S.p.A.. Audi announced in 2005 that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, which was based on the earlier Audi RSQ concept vehicle, appearing at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show and 2003 International Motor Show. The R8 was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September, 2006. There is some confusion with the name which the car shares with the Le Mans winning R8 LMP. Originally, many thought the car would be called the R9 (as there is a gap in numbering left when Audi announced the R8's successor, the diesel-powered R10).

Pricing for the R8 model starts at around €88,000, although in Ireland, due to high VRT, the base price of the R8 is about €160,000. The base price in the US is $109,000.[3]

Technical details

The Audi R8 is equipped with a 4.2 L FSI V8 developing Template:Auto PS and 317 lb-ft, the same engine used in the B7 Audi RS4.

The transmission is either a manual gearbox with metal gate, or a "R-tronic" gearbox (single-clutch robotic gearbox). These options are the same that are available on the Lamborghini Gallardo. A double clutch gearbox (DSG, S-tronic) is not currently (as of January 2008) available.

The R8 has a dry weight of 1560 kg (3439 lb). Its suspension utilizes magneto rheological dampers.[4]

As Audi AG owns Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.), 15% of the R8 is shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo, including the transmission and chassis. The R8 is made distinct by its exterior styling, cabin, engine, and pricing.

The Audi R8 also features an optional Bang & Olufsen sound system,[5] and Carbon-Ceramic composite brakes with monobloc Brembo calipers on all four wheels.

Production

In the production of the Audi R8, 70 workers fit 5000 unique parts by hand - the factory produces 25 cars a day. Ninety-five lasers inspect the entire car in 5 seconds to ensure that over 220 measurements are within 0.1 mm of the programmed plans.[6]

Performance

Specifications[7]
Top speed Template:Auto km/h
0-60 mph (96 km/h) 4.0 seconds
0-100 mph (160 km/h) 10.1 seconds
1/4 mile (~400 m) 12.5 seconds @ 113.2 mph (182.2 km/h)
Type V8
Displacement 4.2 L (4163 cc)
Power Template:Auto bhp @ 7,800 rpm
Torque 317 lb-ft
Lateral Acceleration
(200 feet (61 m) skidpad) 		1.01 g

The 2-seat coupe is already available in Europe, and will be made available to the USA in the summer of 2008. In addition, an open-top roadster, Porsche Carrera GT-like model is rumored to follow in 2009 [citation needed].

The engine of an R8

Many publications were hailing it as the first car to truly be able to beat the Porsche 911—considered by many to be one of the best sports cars ever made, and the leader in its class.[citation needed] Initial comparison tests have proven quite positive in this respect; Evo Magazine compared the R8 to the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and BMW M6 and after praising the R8's "amazing stability, traction and grip, unparalleled steering accuracy and bite, [and] its uncannily flat and disturbance-free ride," claimed that as a result of "the sublime effortlessness of it all" the Audi is a better supercar. The article concluded that "Audi humbles Porsche. A new dawn starts today."[8] Other publications have also written similar reviews of the Audi beating the Porsche in comparison tests.[2][9] The Porsche Carrera 4S, however, costs about $20,000 less (U.S.).[10][11] The $40,000 cheaper but more powerful and practical Nissan GT-R outperformed the R8 in a CAR Magazine comparison test; nevertheless, the article lauded the Audi's "agility and lightness of touch," declaring it "absolutely, utterly amazing to drive."[12] Top Gear compared the two and remarked that the R8 was "simultaneously less impressive and yet somehow more involving." They gave the edge to the R8 "because it rewards driver input," calling it "fantastic in a way that will appeal more to true car enthusiasts."[13] Audi R8 is a great track car, performance well especially on short, tight tracks: Hockenheim-in line with ferrari f430[14] and Vairano-in line with ferrari f430 spider[15].On Bedford Autodrome, tested by Evo Magazine , R8 was faster then Lamborghini Gallardo and Koenigsegg CCX.[16]However it doesn't perform that well on long, fast tracks like Nurburgring(here in line with Porsche 911 Carrera S and BMW M3)[17] due to comfort biased suspension settings and a deficite in power.

Future development

The Audi R8 TDI Le Mans, a 6.0L, 500 hp (370 kW), Template:Auto lb ft V12 TDI diesel concept car, was presented at the Detroit Auto Show on January 13th, 2008.[18][19] Due to the additional length of the V12 engine, the TDI variant no longer has storage space behind the front seats. It also features modified suspension and brakes to cope with the additional power and weight of the engine.

A V10 version is also planned for 2009 but was considered being put on hiatus as of December 2007.[citation needed] This version of the R8, or the RS8, was initially going to have the same engine from the RS6, a 5.0 litre V10 engine. It was thought initially that this version of the engine, which produces 580hp, was going to be fitted to the RS8. However, the twin-turbo system overheated, and one prototype was destroyed at the Nürburgring.[20] It was initially expected that the production version of the high-power R8 would have a new V10 engine developed from the V8 engine that powers the RS4 and the R8. However, a different approach using the V10 of the Gallardo is currently in the final design stages, so much so that the car has now been signed off for production, and will appear during the second quarter of 2009.[21]

Awards

  • The R8 was awarded Best Handling Car and Fastest Car In The World of 2007 by Autocar magazine.
  • It was awarded SportsCar of the year by German magazine Autobild.
  • Playboy Magazine awarded it Car of The Year for 2008.
  • The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) named the R8 Canadian Car of the Year, and, in addition, awarded it Best Prestige Car and Most Coveted Car of 2008.
  • Top Gear Magazine named the Audi R8 the 2007 Car of the Year.
  • Automobile Magazine awarded the R8 the 2008 Automobile of the Year
  • The Audi R8 was named 2008 "MSN Car of the Year", with 42% of the votes, beating the Ferrari 430 into 2nd with 13%, and the BMW M3 into 3rd with 11%.[22]
  • In the 2008 World Car of the Year awards, the R8 was awarded World Performance Car of the Year and World Design Car of the Year.
  • European Car Magazine rated the R8 as Car of the Year

References

  1. ^ as of Dec 31, 2007. Source: [1] (German)
  2. ^ a b Car & Driver - 2007 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage v 2008 Audi R8 v 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo - Comparison Tests
  3. ^ "Audi R8 Features & Prices". JB car pages.
  4. ^ Primary Suspension
  5. ^ "Sound System - R8". www.bang-olufsen.com.
  6. ^ "Audi R8 Microsite".
  7. ^ R8 specifications c/o Road & Track
  8. ^ Evo Magazine: Audi R8 v rivals
  9. ^ Motor Trend - Head to Head: 2008 Audi R8 vs 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
  10. ^ "Audi R8 webpage".
  11. ^ "Porsche Carrera 4s webpage".
  12. ^ http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122409
  13. ^ http://www.topgear.com/content/features/stories/2008/02/stories/07/4.html
  14. ^ http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=3&fID=0&tID=10306
  15. ^ http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=3&fID=0&tID=71292
  16. ^ http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrouptests/209930/audi_R8_v_porsche_911_v_bmw_m6_v_prodrive_vantage.html
  17. ^ http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=3&fID=0&tID=10073
  18. ^ 2008 Detroit Auto Show Preview: Audi R8 TDI Concept
  19. ^ Audi R8 | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express
  20. ^ Autoblog Mysteriously burnt Audi revealed to be V10 RS8
  21. ^ Autocar Audi RS8 will get turbo V10
  22. ^ MSN UK - Audi R8 is crowned Car of the Year 2008
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