Asi_8 Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 New Audi R8 Sportscar Test Mule Caught at the Nurburgring Mar 28, 2006 by: George Achorn, photos by Brenda Priddy and Company That there will be a road-going R8 is no surprise. Audi boss Dr. Martin Winterkorn has alluded to it several times, and the company has put out a press release of its official R8 nomenclature. Thereve been several mules spotted since that time, from an A6-bodied beast to a production-looking X-files style shot from far away and through a fence. Then today, Audi decided to give more than a peak by running this black polka-dot liveried mule around the Nurburgring. Audi seems to be the masters of the reveal, netting more and more PR for their new models. First come the spy photos, then the microsites like the current TT Lounge, and finally the final production model. They do tease us so, and frankly we seem to love every minute of it. The new R8s design appears strikingly similar to the Le Mans quattro concept so much as to make even the concept-true TT a bit jealous. Unlike the TT coupe that lost some of its C-pillar design in order provide better rearward vision, the R8 appears to retain the aggressive C-pillar line and maybe even the alloy accent panel of the original Le Mans concept car. Structurally, the car will be built of an aluminum space frame, sharing some chassis components with Lamborghinis Gallardo. The most commonly believed rumors on engines include the 4.2 FSI from the RS 4 and possibly the FSI V10 from the S8 and S6 models. Dont be surprised to see a new 7-speed DSG such as the one in the recent Roadjet concept either. No pricing has yet been announced, though some rumors point towards a base price of 95,000 Euros squared off against rivals such as the Porsche 911 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage. When will it appear for its official debut? Previous rumors have suggested September's Paris International Auto Show, which might make sense, Paris being the next major European show. However, we've heard further detail of a June debut around the 24-hours of Le Mans. Le Mans has become Audi's second home over the last few years, and the launch of a sportscar named after one of the most dominant Le Mans racecars in history might make sense. More importantly, the car wouldn't get lost in the crowd of typical auto show launches. And, as mentioned above, Audi has shown itself to be a master of the reveal. Quote
MARDUK Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Que Belleza!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Me He Vuelto A Enamorar................... Quote
javi_o Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Esos puntos blancos le sobran.... Pero el coche..... PRECIOOOOOSOOOOOOOOO Quote
Jose_Luis_ Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Esos puntos blancos le sobran.... Pero el coche..... PRECIOOOOOSOOOOOOOOO javi no te preocupes que lo pintamos aunque sea a brocha gorda menudo bichillo Quote
Polo Loko Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Que belleza!!me quedon sin palabras impresionante Quote
TANQUERAI Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Me lo quedaría hasta con topos rosas!!!!! Impresionante Quote
Steinbauer Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Ya ves, esta muy guapo, con topos o sin ellos. Sin ellos mejor claro está....:mrgreen: S2 Quote
biniali Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 si m lo regalan m lo kedo cn topos xD jajajaja :P Quote
JNV Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 ................. mamaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa (sin palabras) Quote
NERAKA Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Yo quiero uno xa mi cumple en papel de regalo Quote
DaGoNeT Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Este es el Audi R8 al desnudo, sin los lunares hoteras de las anteriores fotos, en el que ya podemos apreciar con claridad como será. El R8 montará un motor V10 FSI biturbo de 610 caballos, con el que podrá rivalizar tranquilamente con modelos como el Mercedes SLR. Vía | WorldCarFans Quote
JNV Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 ¿Lo hay TDI? SI, por lo visto le van a meter el motor del Audi de las 24 de Lemans...........a la pa' que te calles :mrgreen: (este post no tiene veracidad alguna) Quote
Largo_bcn Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Le podrian cambiar las llantas, eso de meterle llantas Lamborghini....no em gusta la idea Quote
HARRIS Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 BBBBBBUUUUUUUUUUUUUuFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Que pasada!!!! Quote
Cupra-Ebano-R32 Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Le podrian cambiar las llantas, eso de meterle llantas Lamborghini....no em gusta la idea Supongo que son de momento,despues se las cambiaran....... Quote
vassilis Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Yo hago el esfuerzo y me lo quedo aunque tenga esas llantas;) Quote
GolfAdict Posted March 31, 2006 Posted March 31, 2006 Han metido manos los de porsche aquí? Es la sensación que me da así a primera vista. Realmente bonito, impresionante si señor. Quote
Balonino Posted April 7, 2006 Posted April 7, 2006 BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF. Deportivo + Audi: Me gusta esa mezcla Quote
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