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KresoF1
February 7th, 2008, 16:49
...finally available for order from today in EU!
Ceramic Brakes code PC5 €8820(with Mwst.)
19" Polished Wheels code PQ7 €2140(with Mwst.)
Few new infos as well-rear tires can be in 305/30-19 dimension as well. Approved tires are Michelin Pilot PS2, Pirelli P Zero The Hero, Michelin Pilot Cup+ and Pirelli Corsa Evoluzione-all in special R1 code(for R8 a la N0 and N1 for Porsche's).
You will see very soon revised R8 Nurburgring and Hockenheim time... With Corsa Evoluzione R1, Ceramics and Magneitc Ride... Manual gearbox... Faster? YES. How much faster? :R8kiss: :bow:
Leadfoot
February 7th, 2008, 17:08
So what you are finally saying old friend as my estimates of the R8 true lap time are soon to be realised. :D
Now imagine how much quicker the R8v10 will be, is it possible to get close to the GTR? ;)
KresoF1
February 7th, 2008, 17:21
So what you are finally saying old friend as my estimates of the R8 true lap time are soon to be realised. :D
Now imagine how much quicker the R8v10 will be, is it possible to get close to the GTR? ;)
7.38min as Nissan claim? NO. R8 V10 will be 5s-8s faster then current R8, depending on options(weight).
For example my R8 wieghts 1605kg(manual,Magnetic Ride, Electric seats, B&O etc.). Add Buckets(-15kg) and Ceramics(-18kg) and you will get 1572kg...
BTW, my pics and report next week...
The RS6
February 7th, 2008, 18:29
7.38min as Nissan claim? NO. R8 V10 will be 5s-8s faster then current R8, depending on options(weight).
For example my R8 wieghts 1605kg(manual,Magnetic Ride, Electric seats, B&O etc.). Add Buckets(-15kg) and Ceramics(-18kg) and you will get 1572kg...
BTW, my pics and report next week...
Is the V10 engine heavier than the V8? How much?
KresoF1
February 7th, 2008, 18:50
R8 V10 will be 60-75kg heavier. Engine alone is around 30kg more, add more oil and coolant, bigger oil tank(dry sump) etc. and you get that figure...
Ti-Mike
February 7th, 2008, 19:14
...finally available for order from today in EU!
Ceramic Brakes code PC5 €8820(with Mwst.)
19" Polished Wheels code PQ7 €2140(with Mwst.)
Ceramic Brakes will be delivered in mid April, I will receive my second R8 V8 in May with the brakes.
the 305 are only available with the polished wheels for the titanium colored wheels 295 , why no idea.
KresoF1
February 7th, 2008, 19:24
Mike,
Regarding tire size-true indeed but, since all three wheels are the same size and same offset you can put 305 on any of these rear wheels.
I forgot Titanium 19" which will become available somewhere at the end of Q2 2008.
BTW, how do you like your Bucket seats?
Leadfoot
February 7th, 2008, 21:21
the 305 are only available with the polished wheels for the titanium colored wheels 295 , why no idea.
It was a request from Puff Daddy, it's a bling thing. :dig:
Leadfoot
February 7th, 2008, 21:26
R8 V10 will be 60-75kg heavier. Engine alone is around 30kg more, add more oil and coolant, bigger oil tank(dry sump) etc. and you get that figure...
The weight will depend on final spec. As for it eventual lap time I am guessing something like 7:42 for the R8v10 but this will be the finished product in it's optimum trim (DSG7sp, ceramic and CUP tyres). I know this final spec is still a year or so away but remember this time and where you heard it as you will see it in the future. :D
roadrunner
February 8th, 2008, 12:23
Ceramic Brakes will be delivered in mid April, I will receive my second R8 V8 in May with the brakes.
the 305 are only available with the polished wheels for the titanium colored wheels 295 , why no idea.
Do you mean as an addition or as a replacement for the current one?
Did you change anything else spec wise?
I know, i'm curoius :hihi:
cheers
seb.