27 August 2008, 02:26 PM
For the first time, Audi Sport will offer a racing sports car specifically developed for customer use in the form of the powerful 500 hp plus GT3 version of the Audi R8 which will be available from autumn 2009. The logistics and factory space required for the AUDI AG customer programme will be created over the next few months in Ingolstadt, Neckarsulm and Györ.
"The R8 is the first production Audi bearing the name and genes of a successful racing sportscar and is therefore an excellent base f
16 June 2008, 09:32 AM
Seven gears that shift at lightning speed without interrupting traction – Audi presents a new phase in the evolution of transmission systems. The seven-speed S tronic has an extremely dynamic, high-efficiency action. This new dual-clutch transmission is designed for use with a longitudinally installed engine and quattro all-wheel drive. It is suitable for a wide range of sporty models and will go into production in the second half of 2008. In addition to the new seven-speed S tronic, Audi offers
30 May 2008, 10:38 AM
Ingolstadt – Effective immediately, the range of equipment available for the Audi R8 sports car now also includes the first full-LED headlamp. In addition to the daytime running light which now features 24 LEDs per headlamp, light-emitting diodes are also used for the turn signals, the low-beam and the high-beam headlights. The €3,590 option rounds out the list of equipment available for the high-tech, mid-engine sports car.
The earlier launch of LED technology at the front of the car require
23 April 2008, 11:06 AM
Robert Downey Jr. umrundet von Stars auf dem Roten Teppich: Diese Situation ist nicht ungewöhnlich. Wenn der „Iron Man“-Darsteller mit seinem aktuellen Filmpartner Audi R8 auftritt, dann wird die Performance allerdings spektakulär.
Davon konnte sich eine Vielzahl prominenter Gäste bei der „Iron Man“-Deutschlandpremiere im Berliner Kino CinemaxX überzeugen: Robert Downey Jr. lenkte den Sportwagen – im Film das Auto der Hauptfigur Tony Stark – kurzerhand selber an den Roten Teppich. Ein Highlig
04 March 2008, 02:45 PM
Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class – the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-meters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque. Audi is writing a new chapter in diesel technology with this power unit. Equipped with the expertise that Audi has built up through its motor sport activities, the R8 TDI Le Mans in Brilliant Red
19 September 2007, 08:14 PM
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Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R:
ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Driveline:
Rear Wheel Drive
Tires F-R:
235/35 ZR19 - 305/30 ZR19
Engine
Displacement cu in (cc):
219 (3600)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:
415(305) / 7600
Redline at RPM:
8400
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:
300(407) / 5500
Type:
Flat-6
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in:
176.9 × 72.9 ×
03 August 2007, 03:26 PM
Wheel sets in 20” for the new sports car Audi R8 are now available at the Siegen based Tuner B&B. The front axle’s measurement is 9“x20 with tires in 235/30-20 and the rear axle’s is 11“x20 with tires in 305/25-20.
These rims lead also to an optimized braking ventilation.
To reach better handling and a lowering of about 20mm on the front axle and about 10mm on the rear axle, B&B offers special sport springs.
Special thread chassis are developed for the R8, adjustable in height, pu
11 April 2007, 04:06 PM
There are cars and dream cars. The latter includes Lamborghini’s Gallardo, Ferrari’s F430 or Porsche’s 911 Turbo. These cars make your heart beat faster and show the perfected magic of speed on the roads. Abt Sportsline’s R8 will also be among these outstanding super sports cars and is getting ready to overtake them in the prestige duel.
The design studies already show the first impressions of Abt’s sportiest creation – and prove that the Kempten-based tuner manages to perfect an excellent se