V10 powered Audi R8 (spy pics & info).

Yannis · 02-09-2007, 11:06 AM

Coming later this year is the four-passenger A5 coupe, a rival for Mercedes' CLK, and the R8 sports car. That speed demon will come with either a 420-horsepower V-8 or a 480-horsepower V-10. It shares some components with the Lamborghini Gallardo, another affiliated brand, and will rival the Porsche 911.

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The Emperor · 02-09-2007, 11:09 AM

Too many cars in from 400 to 500hp range and the price difference is considerable...

How does it sound to you, Yannis?

Yannis · 02-09-2007, 11:12 AM

I care more about the R8 V12 TDI.

OTOH i think 480 hp is enough for R8 to beat Ferrari 430.

The Emperor · 02-09-2007, 11:14 AM

LOL! I know your answer about HP numbers, but my question how does it sound to you was for the 1st part of my post...

RICHBOY · 02-09-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yannis

I care more about the R8 V12 TDI.

OTOH i think 480 hp is enough for R8 to beat Ferrari 430.

What about the M6 and the 997TT?

Kowalski · 02-09-2007, 11:26 AM

It needs a whole lot more than just 480 Bhp. Heck! Any sport sedan these days can get 500+ Bhp. I reckon, Audi should push the R8 to the 550 to 600 Bhp barrier.

The Emperor · 02-09-2007, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowalski

It needs a whole lot more than just 480 Bhp. Heck! Any sport sedan these days can get 500+ Bhp. I reckon, Audi should push the R8 to the 550 to 600 Bhp barrier.

V10 TT from LeMans concept and voila!

RICHBOY · 02-09-2007, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowalski

It needs a whole lot more than just 480 Bhp. Heck! Any sport sedan these days can get 500+ Bhp. I reckon, Audi should push the R8 to the 550 to 600 Bhp barrier.

In which one, The V10 or the V12?

Kowalski · 02-09-2007, 11:35 AM

Why not a Twin-Turbocharged variant of the current 5.2 V10 with 650 Bhp? That would be 125 Bhp/per liter - not bad at all for a V10 Biturbo I reckon.

Yannis · 02-09-2007, 11:37 AM

Guys just remember that the V10 R8 won't be the most powerful version. R8 V12 TDI will be the top version.

Since the 6 lt V12 engine is making 500 hp (and 1000 Nm of torque) there is no reason for the V10 version to make more.

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Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,229 Times in 701 Posts	V10 powered Audi R8 (spy pics & info). Coming later this year is the four-passenger A5 coupe, a rival for Mercedes' CLK, and the R8 sports car. That speed demon will come with either a 420-horsepower V-8 or a 480-horsepower V-10. It shares some components with the Lamborghini Gallardo, another affiliated brand, and will rival the Porsche 911. Source: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,229 Times in 701 Posts	Re: V10 powered R8 to have 480 hp? I care more about the R8 V12 TDI. OTOH i think 480 hp is enough for R8 to beat Ferrari 430.

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The Emperor Malicious Persecutor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Where noone has gone before... Posts: 9,144 My Mood: Thanks: 1,408 Thanked 1,572 Times in 953 Posts	Re: V10 powered R8 to have 480 hp? LOL! I know your answer about HP numbers, but my question how does it sound to you was for the 1st part of my post...

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Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,229 Times in 701 Posts	Re: V10 powered R8 to have 480 hp? Guys just remember that the V10 R8 won't be the most powerful version. R8 V12 TDI will be the top version. Since the 6 lt V12 engine is making 500 hp (and 1000 Nm of torque) there is no reason for the V10 version to make more.

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