Let's talk about the next generation Audi R8

[Blackraven]

Originally Posted by Official Press Release

In terms of performance, the Audi R8 will need 3.5 seconds for the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) run before topping out at 200 mph (320 km/h) whereas the Plus mode does the sprint in 3.2 seconds and hits a maximum speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11502268...8-breaks-cover

[RPiM5]

First live pictures of the new 2017 Audi R8 are here:

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...plus-more.html


Looks much better than I thought. I'm still not digging the break-ing up of the side blade though. It just doesn't look futuristic as when the R8 was first unveiled back in the 2007 time frame.

[RPiM5]

And then there is this. Funny they didn't mention anything about the weight of the e-Tron.

http://www.businessinsider.com/audi-...ormance-2015-3

[RPiM5]

So Audi is not even going to offer a V8 version of the new R8. I guess this puts to rest the rumors that a Twin Turbo V8 version of the new R8 was going to come out as well. Oh well.

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...pr=20553875903

[thebishman]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

So Audi is not even going to offer a V8 version of the new R8. I guess this puts to rest the rumors that a Twin Turbo V8 version of the new R8 was going to come out as well. Oh well.

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...pr=20553875903

I had read just the V10's initially. This leaves room for some other engine configuration later.

[clar]

For the better! The old V8 was never competitive enough from a performance standpoint. In fact, Audi's na V8s have never been competitive compared to their competitors.