AutoExpress - Audi R8

Merc1 · 05-03-2007, 01:07 AM

First Opinion:

Do you believe the R8 is a triumph of style over substance? Then think again. Audi's flagship supercar is a gem to drive. Its V8 is one of the very best performance engines around, and with its low centre of gravity, aluminium construction and quattro drivetrain, the R8 is amazingly agile in the corners. Our only hesitation is with the R Tronic gearbox. It's expensive and less involving - we'd stick with the standard manual.

Cont...

But it's the manner in which it covers the ground that's so impressive. Although the Audi isn't quite as involving as a Porsche 911, the Magnetic Ride dampers (a £1,350 option) deliver a beautifully composed ride, and the steering is extremely accurate. We can think of few more desirable cars.

Audi R8 | First Drives | Car Reviews | Auto Express

I agree, this is a totally stunning car from Audi. One that for the time being Mercedes and BMW have no counter for. A true Merc1 Allstar! That Audi makes the best interiors going is becoming such boring praise. Someone at Audi definitely has a carbon fiber fettish though.

M

Mirage77 · 05-04-2007, 09:13 AM

Everyone keeps expressing how comfortable and useable this car is, an interesting moot point.

On another note, I'd get manual too, R-Tronic just gives the jitters and ruins the comfort of the car.

05-03-2007, 01:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	AutoExpress - Audi R8 First Opinion: Do you believe the R8 is a triumph of style over substance? Then think again. Audi's flagship supercar is a gem to drive. Its V8 is one of the very best performance engines around, and with its low centre of gravity, aluminium construction and quattro drivetrain, the R8 is amazingly agile in the corners. Our only hesitation is with the R Tronic gearbox. It's expensive and less involving - we'd stick with the standard manual. Cont... But it's the manner in which it covers the ground that's so impressive. Although the Audi isn't quite as involving as a Porsche 911, the Magnetic Ride dampers (a £1,350 option) deliver a beautifully composed ride, and the steering is extremely accurate. We can think of few more desirable cars. Audi R8 \| First Drives \| Car Reviews \| Auto Express I agree, this is a totally stunning car from Audi. One that for the time being Mercedes and BMW have no counter for. A true Merc1 Allstar! That Audi makes the best interiors going is becoming such boring praise. Someone at Audi definitely has a carbon fiber fettish though. M

05-04-2007, 09:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: AutoExpress - Audi R8 Everyone keeps expressing how comfortable and useable this car is, an interesting moot point. On another note, I'd get manual too, R-Tronic just gives the jitters and ruins the comfort of the car.

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