Supercharged R8
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It will have to be the future..because there will be no more V-10's, and that makes me happy!
"AutoBild reports that Audi will be dropping Lamborghini-sourced V10s from its R8, RS6 and S8 models. AB blames the V10’s weight, thirst and complexity for the move, although one might guess brand strategy played a role in the decision as well. With over twice as many brands as GM, the Volkswagen Group has to work hard at not competing with itself, and keeping V10s in the Lamborghini camp seems like a good place to start. But Audi’s long-soldiering aluminum 4.2 V8, which has seen duty in everything from the R8 to the RS4, has also earned eight-cylinder engines a home in the Audi brand. And since that engine is used by independent supercar manufacturers from Spyker to Gumpert, there’s no shame in giving up a pair of cylinders. Besides, with the new S4 downsized to a supercharged V6, there’s room at the top of the range for an eight-pot. And guess what? There’s a new one in the works. AutoBild says an Audi-only 4.0 V8 is being developed which will make up to 550 hp and 515 lb-ft of twist in its highest state of tune. And even that won’t be the be-all and end-all of Audi performance: an R5 coupe is set to debut towards the end of 2011, powered by a 375 hp 2.5 liter turbo-five that harks back to the Ur-Quattro.
"AutoBild reports that Audi will be dropping Lamborghini-sourced V10s from its R8, RS6 and S8 models. AB blames the V10’s weight, thirst and complexity for the move, although one might guess brand strategy played a role in the decision as well. With over twice as many brands as GM, the Volkswagen Group has to work hard at not competing with itself, and keeping V10s in the Lamborghini camp seems like a good place to start. But Audi’s long-soldiering aluminum 4.2 V8, which has seen duty in everything from the R8 to the RS4, has also earned eight-cylinder engines a home in the Audi brand. And since that engine is used by independent supercar manufacturers from Spyker to Gumpert, there’s no shame in giving up a pair of cylinders. Besides, with the new S4 downsized to a supercharged V6, there’s room at the top of the range for an eight-pot. And guess what? There’s a new one in the works. AutoBild says an Audi-only 4.0 V8 is being developed which will make up to 550 hp and 515 lb-ft of twist in its highest state of tune. And even that won’t be the be-all and end-all of Audi performance: an R5 coupe is set to debut towards the end of 2011, powered by a 375 hp 2.5 liter turbo-five that harks back to the Ur-Quattro.
very nice.
cool maybe the V8 R8's will get cheaper and will be able to afford one day lol
Interesting how "opinion" of the NSX & R8 continue to parallel each other. When the R8 first came out it was touted as the modern day NSX. Looks like it also shares a common complaint...not enough power.
Remember when the NSX came out, and the Accord had 125hp? Now the V6 Accord is rated at 271hp, so I guess the R8 needs double that to still be 'fast.'
I miss the old days.
I miss the old days.
How many NSX have run 12.9 int he 1/4? One magazine one time.. maybe?
Most have the NSX at 13.3.
The 3.2 coupes can run that time. People like to compare the T-Tops to other cars for a performance reference while they choose the best version of the "other car". The best of the 3.2 in America is the coupes and the Zanardi. These cars are capable of 110 trap speeds, .99G and high 12 second quarter mile times. Its not the NSX fault that only 75 3.2 coupes exist.
A couple of 3.2 coupes owners post here and with only IHE and some weight reduction run 111-113 and mid to high 12s.
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