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Does anyone know the final Spec on the R8
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:43 am
by Bigpockets
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.
Simon
Bigpockets
RE: Does anyone know the final Spec on the R8
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 12:26 pm
by kcsun
Read the autocar article two posts down
kc
RE: Does anyone know the final Spec on the R8
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:28 pm
by Bigpockets
I saw that m8 but it conflicts with the new "What Car" write up.
I need to read them both again, its probably me.
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 4:14 pm
by david_d
apparently audi have now confirmed the R8 4.2V8 FSi 420ps at launch.
RHD models available summer 2007.
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:10 am
by SimonS4MTM
4.2V8 Twin Turbo
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:54 am
by bobjebb
one of these or the new RS6? Hmmmm...
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:01 pm
by harry
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.
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 12:15 pm
by Merlot
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.
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 2:21 pm
by bobjebb
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.
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 2:28 pm
by SimonS4MTM
This will have a V8 Twin Turbo
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 5:08 pm
by SimonS4MTM
Rumour has it that there is another coupe near launch, somewhat larger than the LeMans. Maybe this will be fitted with the V10
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 6:04 pm
by PhilT
My sources confirm, the RS4 V8 NA or the V10, also NA.
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 7:46 pm
by Merlot
Thanks
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 9:36 pm
by harry
SimonS4MTM wrote:Rumour has it that there is another coupe near launch, somewhat larger than the LeMans. Maybe this will be fitted with the V10
wonder if this is the Nuvolari
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:18 pm
by Merlot
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.