Interesting R8 V10 test mule [Archive] - RS6.com

RXBG

June 29th, 2009, 13:02

the rear window vents look different too. and there there's the front wings integrated into the bumper. this could be the full on 556 hp lightweight version. does Q man have any information? maybe this will finally be the R8 to beat the ZR1 around the ring.

LittleDevil

June 29th, 2009, 14:20

It looks really nice! We need some more details!

andreadebi

June 29th, 2009, 17:26

the rumored track oriented version? Maybe R8 2wd LMS style ;)

RXBG

June 29th, 2009, 20:03

one thing for sure. will never be rwd.

Qisha

June 29th, 2009, 20:27

one thing for sure. will never be rwd.

Dear RXBG,

:blush:

Qisha

RXBG

June 29th, 2009, 21:19

Dear RXBG,

:blush:

Qisha

ZOMG

SAY IT AIN"T SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

:w::w::w:

wedouglas

June 29th, 2009, 21:38

Why do you think it's a test car? Could just be someone's.

RXBG

June 29th, 2009, 21:41

Why do you think it's a test car? Could just be someone's.

see qisha's response big fella. plate corresponds to audi HQ also.

i will NOT buy this car if it is awd.

Ricoloco

June 29th, 2009, 22:25

Upgraded RS6 engine?

The RS6

June 29th, 2009, 23:15

Upgraded quattro able to send 100% power to the rear?
+ a stronger engine
+ less weight

= :love: :dig:

EDIT: or maybe it will be this with an Audi badge? :)
http://www.rs6.com/forum/showpost.php?p=165123&postcount=10

wedouglas

June 30th, 2009, 01:35

see qisha's response big fella. plate corresponds to audi HQ also.

i will NOT buy this car if it is awd.

Qisha works for Audi/Quattro?

KresoF1

June 30th, 2009, 07:06

Dear RXBG,

:blush:

Qisha

I heard something like that... The sportiest version of R8(R8 RS or RS8 or R8LMS) will be RWD ONLY. Little bit more power(only 10hp or so), 40kg less at least...

The RS6

June 30th, 2009, 08:26

I heard something like that... The sportiest version of R8(R8 RS or RS8 or R8LMS) will be RWD ONLY. Little bit more power(only 10hp or so), 40kg less at least...

Wouldn't removal of quattro destroy the weight balance? Just a guess...

itisme

June 30th, 2009, 09:46

imagine it will get DSG, Quattro with 100% to the rear and some weight reduction -> no GTR will compete with that, neither a ZR1 ;):D

Mr Balsen

June 30th, 2009, 10:13

Since Lamborghini just released a RWD version of the Gallardo....

Frederic

hdtomi

June 30th, 2009, 13:07

Audi R8 V10 Racetaxi

8316

8317

8318

8319

http://www.autogespot.com/item/4373/fotoverslag-modena-trackdays-dag-1/

andreadebi

June 30th, 2009, 14:05

Audi R8 V10 Racetaxi

8316

8317

8318

8319

http://www.autogespot.com/item/4373/fotoverslag-modena-trackdays-dag-1/

the front carbon splitter is awesome! however the best imho is still the mtm Individual front spoiler

YlwBeast

July 1st, 2009, 18:20

Mr. Balsen, you beat me to the punch...see the Gallardo LP550

Benman

July 1st, 2009, 18:37

Qisha works for Audi/Quattro?

;) getting close... :D We'll leave it at he is very well connected. ;)

Ben:addict:

wedouglas

July 2nd, 2009, 00:00

Well, whatever this car is, I hope it's not a 515 hp, RWD, crap LP515-2.

RXBG

July 2nd, 2009, 00:18

Well, whatever this car is, I hope it's not a 515 hp, RWD, crap LP515-2.

my feelings exactly. mainly because i am an audi purist come hell or high water. rather than eliminate awd try a little harder and give me a more advanced awd system that makes the car faster rather than going the route anyone else can take- lambo, ferrari, porsche. i mean c'mon audi- look at the GTR, is IT making any excuses for its awd?

i'd rather audi fess up the complete 556 hp and leave it awd. it'll be faster around the ring than any lambo or ferrari or porsche yet maintain the versatile magic that makes the r8 an :R8:

print this one out and post it on the front door of you know where Qisha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Erik

July 2nd, 2009, 06:56

Qisha works for Audi/Quattro?

;) getting close... :D We'll leave it at he is very well connected. ;)

Ben:addict:

With regards to where people work and not, I think we all should consider that some people may not what to discuss this for various reasons.

If members want to disclose this it's fine of course, but let's not out people.

So please discuss the topic :cool2:

Toto89

July 2nd, 2009, 13:58

Audi R8 V10 Racetaxi

http://www.autogespot.com/item/4373/fotoverslag-modena-trackdays-dag-1/

More interesting that it is badged for Jacky Ickx!

/Amúgy helló kolléga!:) /

Benman

July 2nd, 2009, 19:41

With regards to where people work and not...

That is MY bad Erik, apollogies.

Ben:addict:

roadrunner

July 3rd, 2009, 09:53

More interesting that it is badged for Jacky Ickx!

/Amúgy helló kolléga!:) /

I admire your concentration skills - i have dufficulties to focus left, right or on the middle :hihi:

http://log.autogespot.com/06-2009/modena2/30.jpg

Now back on topic - but what was the topic again...:vhmmm: :) j/k

andreadebi

September 23rd, 2009, 19:41

update

http://spyshots.nl/SpyShots/Mooie_beelden_van_de_Audi_R8_Clubsport?fotoid=

RXBG

September 24th, 2009, 01:25

more power for sure. more vents out back, bigger exhaust. cc brakes.

the full monty. this may be it. less leather, less cf crap, more go. same price i.e. ( GT3 vs TT)

.....line me up.

KresoF1

September 24th, 2009, 07:37

more power for sure. more vents out back, bigger exhaust. cc brakes.

the full monty. this may be it. less leather, less cf crap, more go. same price i.e. ( GT3 vs TT)

.....line me up.

Around 100kg less, more power. Almost 8s faster on the Ring then standard R8 V10.

On the market soon...

andreadebi

September 24th, 2009, 07:53

Around 100kg less, more power. Almost 8s faster on the Ring then standard R8 V10.

On the market soon...

very interesting ;) will be limited edition ?

Mockenrue

September 24th, 2009, 11:05

This could be what they're using in order to get homologation for GT2 qualification (the R8 LMS has been doing very well in GT3 this year). That would lend some credibility to the RWD theory as Lamborghini have already developed the chassis for the LP550-2. Just a thought.

Leadfoot

September 24th, 2009, 11:43

With regards to where people work and not, I think we all should consider that some people may not what to discuss this for various reasons.

If members want to disclose this it's fine of course, but let's not out people.

So please discuss the topic :cool2:

Quite right. Digging and poking to find where someone works will only drive them undergroung and the info will dry up.

KresoF1

September 24th, 2009, 13:02

RXBG

September 24th, 2009, 13:58

car would have to be awd.

so ring time drops to 7:37? faster than GTR?

audi_ch

September 24th, 2009, 16:24

less weight for sure around 120kg

more power not sure.

But i small chip will do it anyway..

RXBG

September 24th, 2009, 18:11

hopefully price would also drop.

3 BIG questions:

will it have a true manual option

how much will it cost relative to the regular V10

will it have more power or the same

KresoF1

September 24th, 2009, 19:38

hopefully price would also drop.

3 big questions:

Will it have a true manual option

how much will it cost relative to the regular v10

will it have more power or the same

yes.

More.

Yes.

RXBG

September 24th, 2009, 20:41

yes.

More.

Yes.

let's see if it makes it stateside. any idea how far away it is from production?

KK265

September 24th, 2009, 21:28

Around 100kg less, more power. Almost 8s faster on the Ring then standard R8 V10.

On the market soon...

Today Ingolstandt information says 4wd for R8 lighter version..during R8 V 10 test drive.

audi_ch

September 25th, 2009, 10:27

and again, more power is not confirmed, officialy.

The car cant be as quick as the lp 550 /560.

In the end the car will be in the price region of a 911 gt2.

And that is a hard competitor, even if he is not build anymore by porsche. A 600 ps update limited of 300 cars (as rumors says) will be on its way end of next year

andreadebi

September 25th, 2009, 15:56

audi_ch

September 25th, 2009, 16:15

yes, a very limited gt2 mk2 version

RXBG

September 25th, 2009, 16:32

if they price it at gt2 levels people will cough up the extra bit for an LP560. that is a no brainer.

andreadebi

September 25th, 2009, 19:34

yes, a very limited gt2 mk2 version

it's a big news ;) I had a rumor about a gt2 rs...

wedouglas

September 28th, 2009, 06:32

if they price it at gt2 levels people will cough up the extra bit for an LP560. that is a no brainer.

Don't be so sure about that. A used one perhaps. A new, high spec LP560 is $240K+.