Modified Audi R8 Caught Lapping the Nurburgring

Bartek Sikorski · 05-18-2007, 08:23 PM

NURBURG, Germany — With the standard - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER headed for dealers, work has already started on what could be an even more powerful version of Audi's flagship sports car. Caught on the Nürburgring test track in Germany, this prototype shows several signs of tinkering by Audi's in-house tuning group.

Unlike the standard R8, this prototype's side blades have a slight bulge just ahead of the rear wheel. These larger air inlets suggest a more potent power plant may be nestled behind the seats. Audi's 5.2-liter V10 is the most likely engine, as it's already used in the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER sedan. With only 435 horsepower, however, Audi's engineers are going to need to find a few extra horses to separate this R8 from the standard 420-hp model. Revised rocker panels are another sign of the prototype's tweaks, although the wheels and tires appear to be standard R8 spec.

What this means to you: You can't even buy a standard R8 as it is, so don't even think about getting your hands on one of these high-powered R8s when they arrive next year.

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Deutsch · 05-19-2007, 01:09 AM

I wonder if this is the original prototype that caught on fire or a new mule?

DaSilva · 05-19-2007, 01:40 AM

We need a Lamborghini Gallardo upgrade..
R8 is perfect

Deutsch · 05-19-2007, 01:48 AM

I'll say that the Gallardo looks pale next to the R8, a refresh is very much needed.

dOmInIX · 05-19-2007, 03:04 AM

We need a new model from Lamborghini, I don't want any updates anymore, there are enough special editions etc...Both Murcielago and Gallardo should be replaced with new models within 2 years in my opinion.

DeDe · 05-21-2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dOmInIX

We need a new model from Lamborghini, I don't want any updates anymore, there are enough special editions etc...Both Murcielago and Gallardo should be replaced with new models within 2 years in my opinion.

Agreed!

05-18-2007, 08:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bartek Sikorski Advocate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 771 Thanks: 277 Thanked 510 Times in 248 Posts	Modified Audi R8 Caught Lapping the Nurburgring NURBURG, Germany — With the standard - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER headed for dealers, work has already started on what could be an even more powerful version of Audi's flagship sports car. Caught on the Nürburgring test track in Germany, this prototype shows several signs of tinkering by Audi's in-house tuning group. Unlike the standard R8, this prototype's side blades have a slight bulge just ahead of the rear wheel. These larger air inlets suggest a more potent power plant may be nestled behind the seats. Audi's 5.2-liter V10 is the most likely engine, as it's already used in the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER sedan. With only 435 horsepower, however, Audi's engineers are going to need to find a few extra horses to separate this R8 from the standard 420-hp model. Revised rocker panels are another sign of the prototype's tweaks, although the wheels and tires appear to be standard R8 spec. What this means to you: You can't even buy a standard R8 as it is, so don't even think about getting your hands on one of these high-powered R8s when they arrive next year. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

05-19-2007, 01:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: Modified Audi R8 Caught Lapping the Nurburgring I wonder if this is the original prototype that caught on fire or a new mule?

05-19-2007, 01:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
DaSilva Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,513 My Mood: Thanks: 2,352 Thanked 609 Times in 349 Posts	Re: Modified Audi R8 Caught Lapping the Nurburgring We need a Lamborghini Gallardo upgrade.. R8 is perfect

05-19-2007, 01:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: Modified Audi R8 Caught Lapping the Nurburgring I'll say that the Gallardo looks pale next to the R8, a refresh is very much needed.

05-19-2007, 03:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
dOmInIX Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Croatia Posts: 2,657 My Mood: Thanks: 350 Thanked 386 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Modified Audi R8 Caught Lapping the Nurburgring We need a new model from Lamborghini, I don't want any updates anymore, there are enough special editions etc...Both Murcielago and Gallardo should be replaced with new models within 2 years in my opinion.

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