The Audi R8 thread *oodles of pics*
02-28-2007, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
ouch, 
i have to look at the R8 specs again.
i have to look at the R8 specs again.
if i was spending that much i think i would look to a 911 Turbo... the R8 looks nice, but i would take the Porsche before it...
02-28-2007, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by danny25
i'm so used to seeing it with the cf panel that this one looks boring.
02-28-2007, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Oh thought it was going to be $100k. 
Did Audi release pricing?
Did Audi release pricing?
i remember magazines were initially saying 85k, then 100k now i am hearing 115k... thats what it says on CNN.com
02-28-2007, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
wow, sexy car and sexy headlights!
why can't Acura just release the successor to the NSX now?!
why can't Acura just release the successor to the NSX now?!
02-28-2007, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXey
hopefully they'll depreciate like most Audi's and then some of us might afford one ...or maybe not if they're too limited production.
02-28-2007, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Oh thought it was going to be $100k.
Did Audi release pricing?
Did Audi release pricing?
02-28-2007, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by savage
if i was spending that much i think i would look to a 911 Turbo... the R8 looks nice, but i would take the Porsche before it...
I have to agree with you...though a new 997TT will cost you about $20k more once loaded up nicely.
Anyone have performance specs on these things? Given today's choices of cars, 430hp is kinda low unless this thing weighs around 2900-3100 lbs - which I doubt given it is AWD. It does look pretty though.
02-28-2007, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Cl-S
I have to agree with you...though a new 997TT will cost you about $20k more once loaded up nicely.
Anyone have performance specs on these things? Given today's choices of cars, 430hp is kinda low unless this thing weighs around 2900-3100 lbs - which I doubt given it is AWD. It does look pretty though.
Anyone have performance specs on these things? Given today's choices of cars, 430hp is kinda low unless this thing weighs around 2900-3100 lbs - which I doubt given it is AWD. It does look pretty though.
02-28-2007, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXey
I fixed your question. And yes, I hope that one has bad resale cause I want it, I need it.
02-28-2007, 08:23 PM
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Fantastic car. Been following this eagerly since rumors surfaced of production possiblilities after the LeMans concept. Been scouring the R8 forums and it seems like a lot of people have put down deposits for one. My uncle, a current 3.2TT owner, inquired about putting down a deposit on one at his local dealer in Phili, but they said they already had a few deposits, and we're only expecting 3 units initially.
I'm waiting for the targa version in 2009. If everything goes well, I'd like to get one not too long after that.
Undoubtedly many comparisons will be made to the 911GT3 and the 911TT. However, this car will sell on pure sex appeal alone, along with the fact that this thing is a true 21st century sports car, sporting fantastic styling, an aluminum space frame, clutchless manual, and a FSI motor that has the highest piston velocity for a production vehicle (edging out the S2000
). Park an R8 next to a 911, and the 911 looks like a damned schoolbus.
I think the R8's closest competitor is the AM Vantage V8. Both drool sex appeal, and both have great character.
I'm waiting for the targa version in 2009. If everything goes well, I'd like to get one not too long after that.
Undoubtedly many comparisons will be made to the 911GT3 and the 911TT. However, this car will sell on pure sex appeal alone, along with the fact that this thing is a true 21st century sports car, sporting fantastic styling, an aluminum space frame, clutchless manual, and a FSI motor that has the highest piston velocity for a production vehicle (edging out the S2000
). Park an R8 next to a 911, and the 911 looks like a damned schoolbus.I think the R8's closest competitor is the AM Vantage V8. Both drool sex appeal, and both have great character.
02-28-2007, 09:36 PM
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Hey Crazy Sellout: thanks for the pics. Looks like pics for the Las Vegas promo event. Do you happen to have pics of the "cover" that all dealerships are required to use when servicing the engine bay of an R8.
Audi is pulling out all stops with this one. Dealerships selling the R8 will be required to set aside 400 square ft. of showroom floorspace specifically for the R8. Can't wait for the T-Top.
Audi is pulling out all stops with this one. Dealerships selling the R8 will be required to set aside 400 square ft. of showroom floorspace specifically for the R8. Can't wait for the T-Top.
03-01-2007, 12:48 AM
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Not sure if this thing will have a markup from dealers. The RS4 didnt...
vishnus11, no idea about any "cover". Im not really following this car too much. Just happen to run into the pics and thought i would share.
vishnus11, no idea about any "cover". Im not really following this car too much. Just happen to run into the pics and thought i would share.
03-01-2007, 09:54 AM
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Not feeling it at all. I'm sure it will be a blast to drive, but i think that they should have let some lambo designers pen this car. It's rather boring looking, and that slab on the side is retarded.
03-01-2007, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bigman
Not feeling it at all. I'm sure it will be a blast to drive, but i think that they should have let some lambo designers pen this car. It's rather boring looking, and that slab on the side is retarded.
03-01-2007, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SeCsTaC
Oh btw, for some reason I think that car looks the best in white. Freaking stunning in that color.
http://www.dieselstation.com/archive/Audi-R8/
http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpap...udi-R8-043.jpg
http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpap...udi-R8-044.jpg
03-01-2007, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mantis23
Call me crazy, but I like the side panel.
Originally Posted by danny25
I love the side panel in CF. It looks too boring and plain body color. I love the white with the CF panel. so freakin awesome!
03-01-2007, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by vishnus11
What does it look boring compared to......an F22 Raptor? Or maybe you had a Pagani Zonda in mind?
03-02-2007, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by danny25
^ stick or DSG
stick or DSGi would still want to get the Aston Vantage over this. I think the vantage has so much of a cleaner, sophisticated, but with sporty smooth lines and character.
the Vantage in Dark Silver/Grey, black interior and the Manual gearbox and im in heaven. Yes its more expensive and slower than the 911 but, damn is the the Vantage gorgeous!!!
03-02-2007, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by aaronnn
most likely they wont do stick. they'll probably stick to DSG, like they do on most high end audi cars..
It will come in a 6speed manual for sure.
to get a white one 
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