Official R8 thread

[Choleric]

Originally Posted by wanabe

ordered mine yesterday... prob wont make the allocation- dealer is only getting around 12 r8s and i am #15- but he said its impossible to tell whether some folks will drop out or not.
besides, i really want the convertible- so #15 is perfect... i should be first in line for that car!!

Wow, impressive, going to want to see pictures of that when you get, but if you're waiting for the convertable, you may be in for a much longer wait than expected.

[Tumbo]

Originally Posted by Star&Car

Black R8 looks so sweet!!!!!!

That is absolutely amazing.

[wanabe]

finally saw the car today... forget the convertible!!
besides, i could not figure out how they could really make this car into a convertible with the mid-engine. maybe a t-top ?
so, now am just hoping my number comes up!!

Originally Posted by Choleric

Wow, impressive, going to want to see pictures of that when you get, but if you're waiting for the convertable, you may be in for a much longer wait than expected.

[Deutsch]

I really hope Audi uses the R8 as the blueprint for all future Audi's from here on out, though I'M sure more attention was given to the R8's design to sell the car and the brand.

[MoSs AMG]

[The Emperor]

Gorgeous!

[Spyker]

I would like to know if R8 has quattro with torsen diff or electro-hydraulic clutch (like known in A3) - viscous coupling center diff?

[Bartek Sikorski]

[BMW_Dude]

According to Car And Driver, Audi will offer a diesel version of its sports car R8 starting 2009.

Audi is currently offering three diesel engines: onse is the 4.2 TDI V-8 used in the Q7. It has an output of 326 hp and a peak torque of 561 lbs-ft. Then there is the 3.0 TDI V6 with an output of 233 hp and a peak torque of 369 lbs-ft. The most powerful one is the 5.9 TDI V-12 influenced by the R10 raced car. It has a maximum power of 493 hp and a peak torque of 738 lbs-ft.

The question is which one will be used for the R8. The most powerful one, the V12, is far too heavy for a sports application such as the R8, not to mention with that kind of power Audi may be overstepping its bounds with subsidiary Lamborghini. On the other hand the 3.0 TDI V6 offers to less power for a sports car. So, the only choice is the same 4.2 TDI V-8 used in the Q7.

Source:Car and Driver

[Mirage77]

Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

According to Car And Driver, Audi will offer a diesel version of its sports car R8 starting 2009.

Audi is currently offering three diesel engines: onse is the 4.2 TDI V-8 used in the Q7. It has an output of 326 hp and a peak torque of 561 lbs-ft. Then there is the 3.0 TDI V6 with an output of 233 hp and a peak torque of 369 lbs-ft. The most powerful one is the 5.9 TDI V-12 influenced by the R10 raced car. It has a maximum power of 493 hp and a peak torque of 738 lbs-ft.

The question is which one will be used for the R8. The most powerful one, the V12, is far too heavy for a sports application such as the R8, not to mention with that kind of power Audi may be overstepping its bounds with subsidiary Lamborghini. On the other hand the 3.0 TDI V6 offers to less power for a sports car. So, the only choice is the same 4.2 TDI V-8 used in the Q7.

Source:Car and Driver

If they used that V8 TDI, I rather they not put it in the car at all.