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    Audi R8 GT

    just read from a different source-

    MY 2011
    250 lb weight loss
    560 hp
    0-60 3.3 seconds
    AWD
    limited production, but will be available in the US.
    ring time beater

    can "anyone" confirm?
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    Quote Originally Posted by RXBG View Post
    just read from a different source-

    MY 2011
    250 lb weight loss
    560 hp
    0-60 3.3 seconds
    AWD
    limited production, but will be available in the US.
    ring time beater

    can "anyone" confirm?

    that is something... I can't imagine anyone is confirming this hot stuff ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by RXBG View Post
    just read from a different source-

    MY 2011
    250 lb weight loss
    560 hp
    0-60 3.3 seconds
    AWD
    limited production, but will be available in the US.
    ring time beater

    can "anyone" confirm?
    If your source is wrong i will stab him to death with a toothpick. JK LOL. I hope this is real.

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    Sounds good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Z07 View Post
    Sounds good.
    Very good.The key is the price...If it is more than LP 560.

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    Yeah the spec is kind of similar to an LP560 weight-wise and power-wise.

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    should cost above the V10 but below 200K USD since i assume it will come std with CC brakes.

    in the US i'd venture 150K. still well below the old GT2 yet faster.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RXBG View Post
    just read from a different source-

    MY 2011
    250 lb weight loss
    560 hp
    0-60 3.3 seconds
    AWD
    limited production, but will be available in the US.
    ring time beater

    can "anyone" confirm?
    Basically a LP560/4 in an Audi suit.

    Should be a quite a bit quicker on the track than the Gallardo based on what we see between the LP560 and the R8V10 but whether it will be as quick as the GT2 Mk2 on similar tracks we will have to see.

    Should be close.
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    Its a stupid and brain dead configuration on Audi's part. They need to make the Audi R8GT into a direct competitor to the Porsche GT3 or GT3RS. This would lead to many more sales when they represent a similar class. The GT3's market represent the big numbers and the true hard driving lovers. Who cares about Lamborghini. Its a poser's car. Audi is missing a HUGE opportunity in passing up on matching the Porsche GT3. This would be the most natural rivalry in the whole sports car business. And please don't compare to GT2's. Very few serious drivers drive GT2's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leadfoot View Post
    Basically a LP560/4 in an Audi suit.

    Should be a quite a bit quicker on the track than the Gallardo based on what we see between the LP560 and the R8V10 but whether it will be as quick as the GT2 Mk2 on similar tracks we will have to see.

    Should be close.
    key word is basically- but i think it has been shown that the R8 chassis and suspension are somehow better than the lambo's.

    and the most important thing ----- it can be had in a manual.
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    I dont think an r8 gt would be a match for the gt2.
    not in strightline acceleration nor in a lap time.

    And dont wanna know whath the new upcoming gt2 rs or mk2 what ever its called will do to ist competitors...

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    GT2- 3200 lbs 530 hp

    if R8 GT- 3300-3400 lbs 560 hp, but handles better it can def beat the GT2 ring time, despite the torque differences. but we'll see. final specs for the car aren't out yet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bodhii View Post
    Its a stupid and brain dead configuration on Audi's part. They need to make the Audi R8GT into a direct competitor to the Porsche GT3 or GT3RS. This would lead to many more sales when they represent a similar class. The GT3's market represent the big numbers and the true hard driving lovers. Who cares about Lamborghini. Its a poser's car. Audi is missing a HUGE opportunity in passing up on matching the Porsche GT3. This would be the most natural rivalry in the whole sports car business. And please don't compare to GT2's. Very few serious drivers drive GT2's.
    Agree, right on the money.
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    just want an R8 beating the new Porsche Turbo in every discipline ! thats what i want to see

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    @kju prob not possible new turbo 0-200kmh in 10,8 secs....

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    The new Porsche GT2 will be a lot faster than the one right now, thats for sure. New engine, PDK & lighter.
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    a 560 hp 3300 lb R8 will be extremely fast. faster than the 997.2 TT around the ring imo. and faster than the GTR around the ring.
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    Bump......

    Geneva-material...?
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