What is it?
Another new ultimate Audi R8 super sports car: the V10-plus coupé. Strictly speaking, this car slots in between the 518bhp regular V10 and the 552bhp V10 GT coupé – although with the latter’s limited production run now finished, this effectively becomes the flagship R8.
Its 542bhp bears favourable comparison with most of the likes of the Porsche 911 Turbo S, Bentley Continental GT and Aston DB9, all close rivals on price. However, the R8’s spaceframe construction and mid-engined layout remain even more distinguishing selling points for it.
Audi has enhanced the standard V10’s specification by providing standard carbon-ceramic brakes, revised front-suspension geometry, uprated springs and firmer passive dampers as standard for the ‘plus’ version. The ceramic brake discs save 4kg in unsprung mass per corner, all on their own.
Various carbonfibre-reinforced plastic parts have substituted heavier ones all over the car, and lightweight bucket seats fitted, to bring the kerbweight of a manual ‘plus’ coupé in at just 1570kg – only 10kg heavier than an equivalent V8.
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Orangewheels
Lovely car, but small changes.
Seems a bit of a money saving exercise in the lack of changes.
I'm surprised Audi didnt take the opportunity to update the 2 generation old LCD display and pre-MMI Sat Nav.
Enough to best the latest 911 in a group test? Probably not, I still want one more than a Porsche though.
As for the "god-awful clackety metal gearchange gate" isn't that what people loved about Ferraris for generations?
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Inotime
Small Changes but Looks way Better
I think that the Changes are awesome especially the lights, they look more and more futouristic.
disco.stu
Interesting
This is the first time I have heard anyone complain about the R8's manual gearbox. Every other review over the last few years hassaid that the manual is great, or certainly at least preferable to the old R-tronic/E-gear version.
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BriMarsh
For me
The R8 is the Gallardo's more sensible (ostensibly) but uglier sister. Still, isn't it nice to see an Audi that isn't black, or grey.
Evans12
Audi R8 V10 is just a
Audi R8 V10 is just a different version R8.With more suspension control,brake control,full blooded speed,more efficent fuel efficiency and extremely good interior more spacious and comfortable.People would be going for this as it is comparatively cheaper.
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philipc
the r8 really does rock
it is quite amazing in terms of an engineering perspective how they have managed to develop such an awesome vehicle beyond the scope of their rivals. Even to the extent of interior they are effectively streets ahead to put it mildly
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mrmelling
its the 911 beater from vw group
Okay, the porsche has been kicking around for a long time as the leader of the pack. But in my opinion they have got an incredible vehicle in this audi r8.. If only it was a bit more economical on the fuel front.
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