R8 V10 Pics

[KresoF1]

R8 V10 confirmed 5.2FSI 386kw/525ps/540Nm

Pics thanks to Doppio.

[HKS786]

Thanks KresoF1. I can see it's sporting it's new "S" grille. I like the fact it has less slats but I'm not liking the chrome look. Overall the V10 is looking 99% better.

I dont like the quads too much, Audi fixed it with oval exhausts that fit the bumper better. I think the front/rear vents had too many slats, Audi also fixed that. The huge side-intake look great too. Adds another dimension to the side of the car. :D

[RXBG]

too bad we weren't able to get shots of the rims. i love the front grille. and it looks like a US spec version.

would i get more for my r8 now or later? lol

[KresoF1]

Rims are the same.

Here are the pics of test mule that I saw personally...

[ZeroCool]

looks good :)

and the specification is also nice :D as i said ;)
Look at the Full LED-Headlights - they look really nice - especially on the first pic...

Can't wait to see it IRL

[Damienr8]

LOOKIN GOOOD!!!. I hope there are more subtle changes to differentiate the v8 and v10. RXBG, sell it now! You will probably make more than what you spent! Get Read for V10 Power!!!!

[HKS786]

I would sell it as soon as possible too. You might get more than you made or at least break even at worst. You have a great R8 btw, love the combo.

[AndyBG]

Can I say..., PERFECT! :D

[Rage]

LED lights look fantastic. Hate the chrome though.

[Ruergard]

Love the leds, but the chrome just doesn't belong there!

[HKS786]

btw what will it be called? just R8 V10? or R8 S? I dont know which I would prefer, but it's not impossible to call it an "S" model. Dont forget the S6 and S8 have V10s...

[KresoF1]

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-new-cars/Search-Results/Spyshots/Audi-R8-future-model-plans-revealed/?content-block=0

Just Car magazine info about R8 V10 looks and engine is wrong...

[KresoF1]

http://bridgetogantry.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=186&Itemid=1

R8 V10
http://bridgetogantry.com/images/image/june08/r10_production_front.jpg
http://bridgetogantry.com/images/image/june08/r10_production_front_r.jpg

Normal R8
http://bridgetogantry.com/images/image/june08/r8_front.jpg

[ben916]

btw what will it be called? just R8 V10? or R8 S? I dont know which I would prefer, but it's not impossible to call it an "S" model. Dont forget the S6 and S8 have V10s...

Please NO!!! You were heading down a slippery slope of calling "it" an S10....

There is a crappy Chevy p/u called an S10....

[Michaël Barbé]

Please NO!!! You were heading down a slippery slope of calling "it" an S10....

There is a crappy Chevy p/u called an S10....

What about the RR8?:blush:

[Michaël Barbé]

Can't call it R8S because it has 2 oval exhausts...

MB
:rs6kiss:

[ben916]

Ok this is cheesy....

It could be called GR8

[inF]

R10....?

[Michaël Barbé]

Ok this is cheesy....

It could be called GR8

Where do you get that G?

MB
:rs6kiss:

[ben916]

Well if you say it really fast together, it is GREAT (GR-Eight)

Where is the high-hat smiley face?

[KresoF1]

There are new pics of R8 V10 in full production trim. Just they are too big for posting here... I will try to do something...

Otherwise, members who are registrated on rennteam can see them on sportscars board...

[The RS6]

There are new pics of R8 V10 in full production trim. Just they are too big for posting here... I will try to do something...

Otherwise, members who are registrated on rennteam can see them on sportscars board...

Hey Kreso!

Use Imageshack, but instead of uploading pics from your computer, choose "url", paste the link to the image, and then Imageshack will "take" the pic from the url, upload it to their server and give you a link to a thumbnail which you can post here...

I think it would be the best solution...

[KresoF1]

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7580/45390145450r88779122110rr4.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1465/45390045448r82877812244bj6.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8665/45389945443r81877712210tm1.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8103/45389845417r81877612223mt2.jpg

[roadrunner]

Version for our u.s. boys (orange sidemarker)

Looking good :R8: :R8:

but did the guy forget to take a pics of the engine bay or was it blacked out :vhmmm:

Look forward to more pics and info to come :)

cheers
seb.

[roadrunner]

just found it by taking second look - the grill looks really mean with the wide mash :thumb:

[The Pretender]

Why is there not made a picture of the engine bay. :doh:

Jarod.

[The Pretender]

btw, is it certain that the R8 V10 will be a adition to the R8 V8 or will the V10 replace the V8. :vhmmm:

Jarod.

[HKS786]

btw, is it certain that the R8 V10 will be a adition to the R8 V8 or will the V10 replace the V8. :vhmmm:

Jarod.

Good question Hans. I have also wondered this but cant get hold of my source to find out :doh: Leadie, any thoughts?

[HKS786]

Why is there not made a picture of the engine bay. :doh:

Jarod.

I think it is blacked out.

[roadrunner]

btw, is it certain that the R8 V10 will be a adition to the R8 V8 or will the V10 replace the V8. :vhmmm:

Jarod.

You are joking, right :vhmmm:

Why should they stop the V8 version, not every potential R8 customer wants, needs the V10 beast, therefore Audi would loose these customers.

and I assume that the model mix V8 / V10 (units sold) will still be in favour of the V8 variant

...

[Leadfoot]

Kerso can you tell me if the R8v10 is a little over the 130,000 euro price?

[The Pretender]

You are joking, right :vhmmm:

Why should they stop the V8 version, not every potential R8 customer wants, needs the V10 beast, therefore Audi would loose these customers.

and I assume that the model mix V8 / V10 (units sold) will still be in favour of the V8 variant...
No i'm serious about that, it can make sence to replace the V8 for the V10 and create a lot of room for a high performance TT-R with 380+ hp.

Jarod.

[ZeroCool]

as you can see there's something around the grill .... it looks like it's a chrome grill like in the pics from nurburgring :)

@The Pretender...

I don't think they'll replace it - i think they'll do it like lambo - 2 engines but in one car...

There should be no problem with the strong TT-R because someone who wants a R8 - don't mind of a maybe faster TT-R?! don't you think so?

[The Pretender]

@The Pretender...

I don't think they'll replace it - i think they'll do it like lambo - 2 engines but in one car...

There should be no problem with the strong TT-R because someone who wants a R8 - don't mind of a maybe faster TT-R?! don't you think so?
I never see that as a problem, like you say a R8 buyer will not compare it with a fast TT-R but with a Ferrari, Porsche and so on.

Jarod.

[KresoF1]

Kerso can you tell me if the R8v10 is a little over the 130,000 euro price?

Base price of R8 V10 is just right IMHO. I will not post it here yet since Audi monitor this forum...

R8(V8) stays in offer of course!

As I already said in another thread most info about TTR posted here on rs6.com is not accurate...

P.S.

As I addition to current R8 19" wheels there will be also a new 19" wheel design option. Some new items as well on option list but, no suprieses...

Weight? As we predicted here Leadie...

[KresoF1]

Why is there not made a picture of the engine bay. :doh:

Jarod.

Who said there is NO engine picture?;)

Just it can not be posted yet...

Within next few days...:hahahehe:

[Leadfoot]

Send me a PM if you are concerned about Audi hearing what is said. My figure is a guess based on the rivals around it and what additional equipment if may have over the V8.

I am still interested in you opinions about the TT/R, please highly the parts of the info are wrong.

[The Pretender]

Who said there is NO engine picture?;)

Just it can not be posted yet...

Within next few days...:hahahehe:
Don't worry i have the engine picture's already, but it would be nice for the rest of the forum.
But they can also wait a litle while for them. (the 27th right)
btw, i didn't know Audi is monitoring this forum. ;)

Jarod.

[ZeroCool]

there is nothing new about the engine - it's a V10 FSI ;)
i don't need a picture - to confirm it ;)

[roadrunner]

...
btw, i ditn't know Audi whas monitoring this forum. ;)

Jarod.

of course you did not :hihi:

So it seems that we will get information about:

R8 V10
A6 / S6 / RS6 (sedan) facelift

in the next days.

Can someone fastforward us to this date :incar:

[The Pretender]

of course you did not :hihi:

So it seems that we will get information about:

R8 V10
A6 / S6 / RS6 (sedan) facelift

in the next days.

Can someone fastforward us to this date :incar:
Sorry, my time machine is broken. :D

Jarod.

[The Pretender]

there is nothing new about the engine - it's a V10 FSI ;)
i don't need a picture - to confirm it
It's all very simple.
You have the 4.2 V8 FSI and you have the 4.2 HDZ V8 FSI.
The same will apply for the 5.2 V10 FSI.
btw, the V10 does not look that much different compare to the V8. ;)

Jarod.

[HKS786]

You are joking, right :vhmmm:

Why should they stop the V8 version, not every potential R8 customer wants, needs the V10 beast, therefore Audi would loose these customers.

and I assume that the model mix V8 / V10 (units sold) will still be in favour of the V8 variant

...

Personally, I dont think it is replacing the R8 for the reasons you mentioned. But Audi can suprise us sometimes so I like to confirm with my source.

The V8 model will be facelifted to look like the updated R8 Spyder I think. Can anyone confirm?

[KresoF1]

HKS,

NO facelift for R8(V8). At least for some future...

Spyder? Next year in late June...

[ZeroCool]

It's all very simple.
You have the 4.2 V8 FSI and you have the 4.2 HDZ V8 FSI.
The same will apply for the 5.2 V10 FSI.
btw, the V10 does not look that much different compare to the V8. ;)

Jarod.

yes i know - and the power will be something with 3 and 8 and 6 - in kW of course ;)

[The Pretender]

yes i know - and the power will be something with 3 and 8 and 6 - in kW of course ;)
Yes, a power output with the two most important numbers in it.

Jarod.

[KresoF1]

Leistung? 386kw oder 525ps...

[The Pretender]

Leistung? 386kw oder 525ps...
Yes, and that's only on paper i'm told. :hahahehe:

Jarod.

[Leadfoot]

Yes, and that's only on paper i'm told. :hahahehe:

Jarod.

Well the same is true for the RS6.

[KresoF1]

Yes, and that's only on paper i'm told. :hahahehe:

Jarod.

Indeed, since difference between R8 V10 and LP560-4 engines are as marginal as possible...

One other thing from very reliable source-current R8 is more fluid to drive car(as we discussed here before). Of course, R8 V10 is faster.

Only one solution for die hard R8 fans(I am one I admit:R8kiss: )-both R8 and R8 V10, as manuals of course!

[RXBG]

Kreso and Leadie and Pretender,

Great info you guys are posting. I think we were first on the english speaking net to discuss it once again.

I would be very surprised if Audi introduced the updated A6 line, RS6 sedan, and the V10 R8 all in one day. if they have a V10 R8 parked right outside the forum then it sounds like it will be introduced shortly, though I find it odd because they could have waited until Lexus put out the LF-A....

Nonetheless, this is an exciting time. It would make sense that the V10 will have a slightly heavier rear than the V8 and consequently a trickier handling characteristic. But I I think it will remain much easier to drive than the LP-560 and faster than anything in the entire updated 997 line on the ring- even with their DSG!!!!. I can't wait to see the acceleration numbers..... the M6 and 997 TT will finally have a match in a straight line.

I'd like to see 0-60 in 3.9 officially and 1/4 mile in 11.5 seconds.

ps- standard wheels will have to be different than those on the V8.

let's hope they can keep the premium to less than 30K USD over the V8....

[HKS786]

HKS,

NO facelift for R8(V8). At least for some future...

Spyder? Next year in late June...

Yes, I meant that after we see the R8 Spyder we will see a facelifted model of the R8 V8. The Spyder is supposed to have different headlights. I agree facelifted coupe wont appear anytime soon.

[wedouglas]

Just hopped on here from one of the other R8 forums. Nice thread. The second they announce the V10 I'll be on the phone with my dealer asking when he can put me in one.

This car is going to kick a lot of ass. I'll most likely keep the V8 as my beater R8 ;) Then I can drive the V8 when it's crappy weather and not care about washing it so often (black.)

I'd like to see a US base price af $139-142K. Enough distance between the V8 and V10 and keep prices high for both.

[roadrunner]

...

This car is going to kick a lot of ass. I'll most likely keep the V8 as my beater R8 ;) Then I can drive the V8 when it's crappy weather and not care about washing it so often (black.)



Now that's what i call Audi dedecation:

R8 V8 as a "beater" - which is of cource an unappropriate describtion for our beauty :hahahehe: - therefore:

R8 V8 - as a daily driver :R8: :incar:

R8 V10 - for the special moments in life :R8kiss:

I really wish you both of them in your garage :thumb: :cheers:

[KresoF1]

Just I forgot to say-NO changes on option list for R8 V10.

-just added are new 19" wheels(ricer looking IMHO so, stick with current 19" R8 wheels, either in standard, polished or titanium finish)

-new exterior color addition-Sepang Blue Pearl Effect(seems to be exclusive for R8 V10)

[RXBG]

sepang blue is an option on the RS6 too.

[Damienr8]

Fully uncovered R8 V10 Seen at Audi Headquarters? Looks like a production model!!! :bow:

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/06/r8v10spy2.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/06/r8v10spy3.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/06/r8v10spy1.jpg

[KresoF1]

Fully uncovered R8 V10 Seen at Audi Headquarters? Looks like a production model!!! :bow:



You are not reading every post in this thread, arent you?

REPOST.

http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15592&page=2

[Damienr8]

You are not reading every post in this thread, arent you?

REPOST.

http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15592&page=2

ARGGG the pics didnt load when i initially went to that page.....:w: I have failed. Sorry for repost.

[Erik]

Hmmm...that Audi R8 looks very familiar ;)

[andreadebi]

press release at the end of this week?

[RXBG]

looks like the rear slats are now black lacquer. can't tell about the front ones. my V10 will definitely be sepang. from some angles the rear end can look bulbous on my car. darker colors will transition a bit better.

[wedouglas]

The slots will be easier to keep clean. Those are always dirty because of their texture.

[wedouglas]

press release at the end of this week?

Where did you hear that?

[RXBG]

The slots will be easier to keep clean. Those are always dirty because of their texture.

i agree. i use 303 aerospace protectant on all the slots, side engine vents, and engine compartment and it is amazing. rejects dust and when it is time to clean them (and the engine compartment too) it is easy and no streaks or marks are left behind. it also prevents water spots from etching in to the plastic even if water stands and dries on them.

[Damienr8]

press release at the end of this week?

Really, where did you hear this!?

[andreadebi]

Really, where did you hear this!?

27th of july I read in another forum

[Andyuk911]

Wow, great pixs and info ...

[RXBG]

3 days. can the Q man or anyone else confirm re: the 27th july date? that would be sunday. i don't believe it. this car is too big of a deal to not be presented at a major auto show.....

[The Pretender]

I have different info about the R8 V10 introduction, and Sunday is not the day for it.

Jarod.

[R8.V10]

the release of the Audi R8 V10 is in the next year