Does anyone know the final Spec on the R8
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Does anyone know the final Spec on the R8
I have an R8 on order, but i keep reading different specs, especially engine capacity.
Are there any members that can throw some light on this subject.
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Are there any members that can throw some light on this subject.
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RE: Does anyone know the final Spec on the R8
Read the autocar article two posts down
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RE: Does anyone know the final Spec on the R8
I saw that m8 but it conflicts with the new "What Car" write up.
I need to read them both again, its probably me.
I need to read them both again, its probably me.
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Either/or would be nice Bob I'm feeling your vibe. I reckon if you have an R8 yer gonna need a load lugger too, which you already have. Completely different animals with regards practicality/versatility. Golf bag in the boot would be a clincher for me.
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Still love to know more about this. Thinking about switching my S4 Avant for an RS4 Avant but the S4 is quick enough day to day, only worth £20k and has lots of life left in it. Therefore an R8 would be good as a high days car but what engine? If its just the RS4 engine and it weighs about the same as an RS4 then what's the point? Hopefully it will be a c480PS V10 and no more than 1600kg to give 300PS/tonne....and no more than 911 C4S money (£75k). Then its worth a look.
My dealer says it's all speculation at present - he mentioned a 'race car for the road' a bit like AM did, and a 'proper' car with either V8 or V10... All news welcome, I'm currently poised between this and new RS6 for my next car, or if buisiness aint so good, a used RS4 B7.
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My sources confirm, the RS4 V8 NA or the V10, also NA.
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The R8 is less than year away in the UK.
I'm reckoning on the RS4 engine and gearbox and a wet kerb weight (ex driver) of 1600kg. I'm hoping for no more than £70k...lets wait and see.
If the 'cheaper' R8 can meet these specs then I doubt I would bother going for a V10 one.
I'm reckoning on the RS4 engine and gearbox and a wet kerb weight (ex driver) of 1600kg. I'm hoping for no more than £70k...lets wait and see.
If the 'cheaper' R8 can meet these specs then I doubt I would bother going for a V10 one.
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