Showing posts with label r8. Show all posts
Showing posts with label r8. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Audi R8 is Now Also Available for the Water


This catamaran is heavily inspired by the Audi R8, Design ordered from a Dubai race boat company. Will use one V10 diesel or 2 regular V-8s and will be run on bio fuel for the diesel. Boat is 8.8 meters and expected speeds are in the 100-110 MPH range. The coupe has gull wing doors for access to cockpit area.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

2007 Audi R8

Finally an exotic Audi, after 3 years of waiting it is finally here. It has the style and looks, and the performance, but how does it do on the track. And you do get what you paid for, an Audi. A wide screen navigation system. With thrown in bucket seats, and a V8 engine which will keep you to the edge of your seat.
Engine
Displacement cu in (cc):254 (4163)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:420(313) / 7800
Redline at RPM:8250
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:317(430) / 4500
Type:V8

Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s:4.4
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):n.a.
Top Speed mph (km/h):187 (301)
Base Price: 2007 Audi R8 - $109,000

Thursday, November 1, 2007

In the dream garage: APR Audi R8

I fell in love with the R8 when I worked at Audi. A super car with crisp lines, awesome performance, and lastly was German. This R8 tuned by performance gurus APR was spotted at the SEMA show in the Michelin display. No info was given as to the cars specs and the Internet turns up very little, but this looks like one sweet ride that takes the R8's performance to the next level. Obvious upgrades would have to include computer reprogramming, and exhaust work. Then you find the upgraded 2 piece wheels, Brembo cross drilled rotors and calipers.

Even in stock form the R8 is worthy of being in my dream garage. After watching the latest Top Gear episode with the Stig and Jeremy Clarkson's hoonage of the R8 with Richard Hammond's 911 Carrera S, it makes me want one even more. But the APR edition would take it to a new level.