Sept 27th, 2006. (updated with satellite downlink info)

**RXBG** · September 25th, 2006, 16:35

1. the car has already debuted unofficially for all of the higher ups. i don't have any more details but what would be the point anyway right ?

2. possible second bodystyle in paris. (targa vs true convertible)

3. webcast starts 8:30 pm live on wed (paris). or 2:30 pm live EST.

4. we should have bet going to see who gets closest to final production figures. (weight/hp/0-60 time/ 1/4 mile time)

i say- 3150/440/4.2/12.0

satellite program instructions. link starts at 2:25 EST exactement...

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Satellite Transmission World Premiere: Audi R8 from the Paris Motorshow
USA / Canada / Mexico - Live

* Live transmission

Date: September 27, 2006
Time: 18.25 - 19.25 GMT (14.25 - 15.25 ET)

Satellite: Intelsat IA-7 at 231 degrees East (or 129 degrees West)
9MHz c-band slot
Txp. C13 - Channel D02
Downlink Frequency: 3955.500 MHZ
Downlink Polarization: horizontal (X)

Encoding: Tandberg 4:2:0
SR 6.1113 msym/sec
FEC 3/4 clear key

Video Standard: 525/NTSC

Audio: Ch 1: Intern. sound / original interviews in German
Ch 2: Intern. sound / interviews with English translation

**AndyBG** · September 25th, 2006, 16:37

Wehn can we expect first test drives and reviews?

**jimmy94507** · September 25th, 2006, 17:24

Can someone post the Webcast URL so we can monitor the festivities?
Thanks, Jimmy S.

**RXBG** · September 25th, 2006, 17:33

first test drives should be available in EU in the next month or so. in the US do not expect dealer demo cars for a few months. the first view of the car will be in NYC at the new forum sometime next month. first US drives may come in the form of regional appearances for pre-prod cars. this is being discussed but no hard line yet. this is the best that i can do for you regarding this information. i'll keep the board informed as best i can. promise.

**Benman** · September 25th, 2006, 20:40

Originally Posted by jimmy94507

Can someone post the Webcast URL so we can monitor the festivities?
Thanks, Jimmy S.

Are you salivating yet Jimmy?

Ben

**Damienr8** · September 25th, 2006, 23:07

Originally Posted by RXBG

1. the car has already debuted unofficially for all of the higher ups. i don't have any more details but what would be the point anyway right ?

2. possible second bodystyle in paris. (targa vs true convertible)

3. webcast starts 8:30 pm live on wed (paris). or 2:30 pm live EST.

4. we should have bet going to see who gets closest to final production figures. (weight/hp/0-60 time/ 1/4 mile time)

i say- 3150/440/4.2/12.0

I say 2300 / 425 / 4.2 / 12.4

**sticky** · September 26th, 2006, 00:09

I think he meant to post 3150 not 2150.

440 hp sounds great, 4.0 0-60 makes sense considering RS4 can do 4.3 . If the car is doing a 12.0 it is beating the gallardo, so I don't know. I would love to see M6 rivaling performance or numbers close to the 997 GT3 but that would put the car way ahead of the gallardo.

Stupid gallardo is holding back the R8 now...

**chewym** · September 26th, 2006, 00:44

Audi numbers, 0-62.5 mph (0-100 kmph) @ or below 4.5 seconds. Actual American magazine test numbers, @ 4.0 or below. This is all of course for the 440 hp V8 version.

**RXBG** · September 26th, 2006, 02:32

thanks sticky. just changed the zvei to a drei. danke.

**chewym** · September 26th, 2006, 03:32

So how do we use the satellite downlink? Is there a web site?

**Charles DLF** · September 27th, 2006, 10:28

I'd say 1700kg / 460 / 3.9sec / 11.7

Just a guess by looking at the car, how much is that worth????

**tazsura** · September 27th, 2006, 11:25

1385Kg/440BHP/4.0s/11.8

I can't take this waiting any longer.....

**Qisha** · September 27th, 2006, 11:45

Dear Friends,

my "guess" is:

<1.400kg

315KW (428HP)

0-100 km/h (0-62,5 mph) ~4.1 sec

0-200 km/h (0-125 mph) ~12.1 sec

**sticky** · September 27th, 2006, 12:24

If it did an 11.8 with a v8 and 440 hp I would make love to the cars exhaust pipes. I would even give my first born to audi in exchange for the car.

I just don't see it putting up better numbers than the gallardo which does a 12.3-12.5

**Leadfoot** · September 27th, 2006, 13:55

I reckon the performance figures for the v8 R8 will be as follow.

0-100Km/h (62.5mph) 4.3-4.5seconds

0-200Km/h (125mh) 13.6-13.9seconds

435hp @ 8150rpm & 330ft/lbs 5750rpm

1465kgs.

These are the figure I reckon that Audi will be quoting. What any on the car tests will achieve, I have no idea.

**RXBG** · September 27th, 2006, 14:03

and the car weighs just less than 3100 lbs. it will be just as fast as the gallardo. the gallardo would pull away in the triple digits but that is it. and that would be no reason to spend 60K more...

**Damienr8** · September 27th, 2006, 15:38

Originally Posted by RXBG

and the car weighs just less than 3100 lbs. it will be just as fast as the gallardo. the gallardo would pull away in the triple digits but that is it. and that would be no reason to spend 60K more...

RXBG, are u serious with the weight figures? because my jaw just hit the floor!

**RXBG** · September 27th, 2006, 15:41

that's all i can say damien.....

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to andy:

well. if mr Q is correct

Mr. Q is never wrong.

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