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Tags: R8, Porsche, 997, 911, C4S, comparison, Evo

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Evo writes on a sinister black Audi R8
With the introduction of the Audi R8 just a few weeks back, the car is already generating a huge amount of talk and speculation throughout the auto industry.

The R8's prime target was the Porsche 911. That would be fitting as both are mid-engined sports cars.

Evo magazine brings us a nice introduction to the Audi R8 and compares it to the 997 Porsche 911 C4S. The C4S is claimed to go 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds, meanwhile the R8 is claimed to accomplish same task in 4.6 seconds.

It is worth mentioning that the R8 was NOT driven and therefore all performance numbers are speculatory and can not be confirmed at this time.

Either way, still a great write-up of a truly mean looking Audi R8. Read Article



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smshnicksmshnick - 10/28/2006 1:48:51 PM
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The 911 would be a rear engine sports car, not a mid-engine. The mid-engine would of course belong to it's cousins the Boxster and Cayman (sp?)

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EL34EL34 - 10/28/2006 2:12:53 PM
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Damn, that black R8 is beautiful!

It's a perfect match with my 2004 Gibson Les Paul R8 ;)

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S4cabriofoxS4cabriofox - 10/28/2006 2:24:58 PM
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True. The 911 is rear-engined. I can't believe audiworld got that wrong- they love Porsche, too!

But sounds cool.

And yes, the R8 is unbelievably good-looking.

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S4cabriofoxS4cabriofox - 10/28/2006 2:25:53 PM
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And by the way, is this issue in stores?

I'm aching to read it.

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audirevolutionaudirevolution - 10/28/2006 3:20:15 PM
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I LOVE the R8!
very sleek and beautiful design.

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smshnicksmshnick - 10/28/2006 4:06:33 PM
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Audi does it again. They set a benchmark with the original TT and they'll do it again with the R8

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GermanNutGermanNut - 10/28/2006 4:32:21 PM
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I can't wait for all the anti-Audi people on this site such as Larry and AmazingBimmer to say how this car will be slow, and will handle much worse than the C4S.

Well the handling problem will pretty much be solved with the mid-engine design and rear-biased Quattro AWD. Also with the weight being only 3,200 pounds, this car is sure to be nimble and provide rapid acceleration.

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IamEvilHomerIamEvilHomer - 10/30/2006 12:07:45 AM
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german
stop starting fights


AnthonyAnthony - 10/28/2006 6:45:45 PM
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It's great. You get a stunning sports tourer with an extremely exotic design at a great price.

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chewychewy - 10/28/2006 10:19:18 PMView My AgentSpace
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Wow, that is an amazing cover. It says "Collecot's Edition" They are right. I think the car was driven but not acutally tested. But as you can see the R8 will most likely be quicker.

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chewychewy - 10/28/2006 10:20:42 PMView My AgentSpace
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Collector's Edition


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chewychewy - 10/29/2006 2:22:32 AMView My AgentSpace
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In Germany ALL Audi R8s for 2007 sold out in one day. It looks like UK is the same. US will be too.

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LarryLarry - 10/29/2006 12:32:07 AM
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damn, it is just the gallado with the rs4 engine, all this hype what is this about? you can buy a car better than the R8 it has a V-10 and it's a gallado. this hype machine website . what about the corvette z06 3.5 0-60 time, or 11.7 quarter mile will leave the R8 and the Gallardo in the dust for 60 grand.

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S4cabriofoxS4cabriofox - 10/29/2006 1:15:08 AM
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GermanNut, look, it's an anti-Audi idiot!

Exactly what you thought would happen.

Larry, you SO want the R8, just like everyone else...

If you didn't like it, you wouldn't be posting here.


IamEvilHomerIamEvilHomer - 10/29/2006 9:45:03 AM
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Larry- if you want a lambo then great because it is just a (rebaged Audi) The Audi is a very diffrent car/ ASF, FST. The R8 and Lambo share about 5% of the same components, The R8 and the A8 share 12% of the same components.


M53RM53R - 10/29/2006 8:20:26 AMView My AgentSpace
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The R8 is the best Audi every built. It combines the supercar looks with a (almost) luxury interior. But as some1 mentioned in another topic, it challenges its brothers from porsche and lambo.

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LarryLarry - 10/29/2006 11:05:38 AM
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audi= master of rebadged products, I guess speedracer must drive a A3.

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CarNutCarNut - 10/29/2006 3:16:44 PM
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U obviously know nothing about cars... u just proved it

Or i suppose u will have to start callin VWs rebadged porches soon

Come to Europe and say shit like that... u might even get beat up


S4cabriofoxS4cabriofox - 10/29/2006 12:06:55 PM
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Larry = Insecure BMW driver who tries to put down the R8 to make himself feel better

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CarNutCarNut - 10/29/2006 3:18:04 PM
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oh if hes a bimmer driver it makes sense then

Why? ...he is jealus that is obvious


GermanNutGermanNut - 10/29/2006 2:32:32 PM
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at least Audi masters something Larry.

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audirevolutionaudirevolution - 10/29/2006 9:22:08 PM
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Saw a BMW X3 driver at disneyland. She didn't sound very smart or educated. Kept cursing and dropping the f bomb while parking...

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S4cabriofoxS4cabriofox - 10/29/2006 11:34:31 PM
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I hate the X3.

Anyone who owns one is automatically an idiot.

3 Series wagon does everything better.


M53RM53R - 10/30/2006 10:51:57 AMView My AgentSpace
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Dont b harsh, i h8 the X3 too, but i saw 1 the other day with M sport package and i was impressed. But the normal version in an imbarasment for BMW . . if they just built a smaller version of the X5 , every1 wouldve bought it.

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S4cabriofoxS4cabriofox - 10/30/2006 10:58:20 PM
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That's what it was designed to do, but failed miserably.

And I wasn't harsh- anyone who owns one is an idiot.

Like I said, 3 Series wagon makes a ton more sense.
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