Dave Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Audi have finally launched the worst kept secret in a generation: The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro : 525hp / 530Nm 0 to 60 in 3.9 s, Top speed 196mph More here: Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Quattro World Debut At Detroit Auto Show - worldcarfans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Popped into a large Audi dealer today - looked at A8, A4, new S4 and TT and ignored two R8's. Are they just getting too familiar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 No.. they aren't maybe you are getting too familiar with them Sometimes I like them, other times not, but hey I'm strapped for cash so I am just jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Every time I look at them I see too much TT, B7 A4 sat nav and the same grill as I already have on my £30k nearly new A8....and the big £££ price. I've had enough of expensive cars and will probably never buy a £40k+ motor again, let alone a £70k+ one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 When they brought a launch R8 to Le Mans in 2007 I was excited to have a good look at it, climb inside it etc but when I did, I lost that X factor that I'd want for that much cash. The interior is nice but it's not 2 or 3 times nicer than any other Audi. It's just a nice Audi. I know it's all about the drive but you buy a car like this with the heart and it doesn't set mine racing. Perhaps if the engine wasn't out of a production car it may have helped but it spoilt the whole "elite" thing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Agree. More and more car ownership is not about really driving and pushing the limits. A TT gives me enough performance and handling (esp with magetic ride) at a third the price of an R8 but feels pretty similar inside. Also I don't feel guilty about what it costs whereas with an R8 I would. Top end sports cars are now just too fast in a camera van, clogged up roads environment - there is a good letter in Evo this month on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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