Ring time... I would not expect that fast time as you Gents suggested... My source told me around 10s faster then current R8. That means in HvS hands(Sport Auto) 7.45min-7.47min... I am happy.
Ring time... I would not expect that fast time as you Gents suggested... My source told me around 10s faster then current R8. That means in HvS hands(Sport Auto) 7.45min-7.47min... I am happy.
I'm lost for words. It just won't get any better... Thanks Audi for bringing us this car!
Will it be possible to upgrade the engine to LP560 figures by simple ECU tuning?
No, since exhaust is not the same. Also, there are some possible problems if you try to do that-check engine light will be ON all the times, cats will not work properly etc.Originally Posted by artur777
downgraded lp560. I don't like the idea at all.
Or upgraded R8 V10, depends on how you look at it.
Well if Nissan can get 7.29 from their GTR and the best anyone else can do is around 7.50 then I could also accept HvS only doing a 7.45 lap. Though I am curious, did he do the 7.39 lap in the F430Scuderia or was that Ferrari themselves?
If it were Ferrari then I stick by my 7.40 minimum time in the hands of an Audi test pilot. Reason being is I think the R8v10 will be quicker then the Ferrari and LP560 on every other track and this time round it at least has the power to produce the big numbers on those long Nurburgring straights.
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I'm confused, what's the official model name? "Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro" or "Audi R8 V10"?
I know a fellow member has just taken delivery of his LP560, but to me the Lamborghini is the lesser car. I will be surprised if the Lambo is better in anything other than acceleration. The R8, added wheelbase and magneticride suspension will enable it to handle and corner better and thus produce better lap times.
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The R8 V10 is too heavy to compete to the full with the LP560.
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how much heavier exactly?
Past- A4, TT, S4
Present- R8 V10
Only in acceleration will this extra weight be really felt. The R8v8 was always a heavy car in this class but seemed to pull out all the stops when put on the track, the same is true for the GTR. If the basic design is right then all that is important is power to weight, if in the ball park then it will always stand a good chance against the competition.
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weighs only 68 lbs more than v8- guess i'll go on a diet
launch control for both manual and r tronic!!!!!!!!
Past- A4, TT, S4
Present- R8 V10
It's 210kgs heavier than the Lambo.
That means I need wear only my undies and have a dump and I am good to go.
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i agree it's overweighed. i don't see much difference other than engine with bigger displacement. does it have variable rear differential like in lp560? i didn't read it.
r8's position looks similar to cayman in porsche model line. cayman has also better chassis than 911 but is clearly downgraded by lacking lsd and power.
That makes no sense, as the down side with weight is usually discovered when you want to turn the vehicle in one direction or the other, or brake.
Don't tell me that the magnetic ride is going to fix all that?
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Well, Ring times aren't even comparable anymore since they do work on it and improve the surface. In any case, I do think it will be faster than the LP560 on the tracks that aren't just straight lines. We know the suspension is still better on the R8 and the accelerations times seems to be pretty darn close.
I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
In any case, this is car is pretty fucking awesome. There will definitely be one in my garage.
Awesome! I just destroyed my work pants
Things i like
- HP output
- Front and rear stance
- price
Dont like
- wheels
- weight
Oh and i cant wait to hear GOD at 8700 RPM
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