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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
So Audi has spawned the mid-engined, V8-powered R8 road car from their Le Mans Quattro concept car to enter into the super sports car realm, competing against the likes of Porsche, Aston Martin, Maserati and, to a lesser extent, Lamborghini and Ferrari (even the Z06, Viper, and M6 are possible targets). Using the RS4's excellent powerplant, now mounted amidships and utilizing dry-sump lubrication, the flagship Audi seeks to provide track-worthy performance with real everyday usability. So how cool is having your cake and eating it too?
Specifications MSRP: $109,000 Direct-injection naturally aspirated dry-sump 4163 cc 90° V8 with 12.5:1 compression ratio 420 HP @ 7,800 RPM 317 ft.-lbs. of torque @ 4,500 RPM 8,250 RPM rev limit All-wheel drive 6-speed manual or clutchless 6-speed sequential manual gearbox 3450 lb. curb weight 0-60 MPH: 4.4 seconds (edmunds) 1/4 mile: 12.8 seconds @ 110.2 MPH (edmunds) 60-0 MPH: 115 feet (edmunds) Skidpad grip: 0.96g (edmunds) 600 ft. slalom: 69.2 MPH (edmunds) Top speed: 187 MPH (manufacturer) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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![]() **Snuggles** ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 14,251 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 166 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI ![]() |
Frozen. Classic, powerful and knows exactly what it is supposed to do.
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Halfabusa lover ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Banned Posts: 5,339 Joined: 4-March 05 From: Ashland, OR Member No.: 1,525 ![]() |
Frozen. Can't describe why, but it's awesome.
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![]() Posting God ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 ![]() |
Frozen. The styling's great, very contemporary, and original. Dyamically it's a real threat to Porsche, so it all comes together.
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![]() dot dot dot ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,256 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Delft, The Netherlands Member No.: 1,890 Car: Renault Clio ![]() |
I like it, but somehow i find it to clinical to be frozen. So just cool for me
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![]() The Ultimate Driving Machine ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 242 Joined: 12-May 07 From: Vancouver, BC, Canada Member No.: 3,864 ![]() |
very nice.. a once thought of concept car made real and costs just the same as an M5 or M6.
Frozen for me |
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![]() IT SLIDES! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V ![]() |
Absolute Zero. Nothing short of it.
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![]() Latent racecar driver ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 31-January 05 From: So-Cal Member No.: 1,455 Car: 2006 Slobalt, '65 Karmann Ghia ![]() |
I didn't have to think twice about which way to vote for this car. If I could afford a 106k dollar car it would be this one!
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Halfabusa lover ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Banned Posts: 5,339 Joined: 4-March 05 From: Ashland, OR Member No.: 1,525 ![]() |
Wow, "frozen" is dominating. Seventeen votes for "frozen" and no more than two votes for any of the other options. Audi did good with this design
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![]() The Lord of The Rings ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,823 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Montreal, Quebec Member No.: 899 Car: 2004 Audi RS6 ![]() |
Ice Cold, Frozen, As Cold as Liquid Nitrogen. This car is absolute sex on wheels and thats all there is too it.
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Halfabusa lover ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Banned Posts: 5,339 Joined: 4-March 05 From: Ashland, OR Member No.: 1,525 ![]() |
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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
As duke inferred, it's an instant classic. It's a total breakthrough for Audi, it is stunningly gorgeous, and whether Audi keeps getting better or if this is their peak, either way people are going to be talking about this car for a long time.
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![]() IT SLIDES! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V ![]() |
You have the means. You like Audi more than any other brand (despite your username). Why not pick one up? That way we can all drool over it. I agree, do it. I hear there's a diesel version on the way too, so that isn't too shabby at all (save a couple bucks on gas here and there ![]() |
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