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Report: V10 Audi R8 expected to set new 'Ring record

Report: V10 Audi R8 expected to set new 'Ring record

Viknesh Vijayenthiran July 28th, 2008 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author July 28th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 The Audi R8 has managed to impress the press for some time now, but a new V10-engined R8 is set to blaze the much coveted Nurburgring production car record according to new details sourced from engineers currently working on the car. The new model is expected to be powered by a 535hp (400kW) V10 FSI engine and will likely make its world debut at October’s Paris Motor Show. Speaking with Sweden’s Auto Motor & Sport, the insider revealed that the Nurburgring lap time for the new high-performance R8 will be “lower” than even the 7m 26s posted by the Corvette ZR1. The differences between the V8-engined R8 and the V10-engined R8 extend beyond just horsepower outputs. The chassis has reportedly been modified to accommodate the extra power, expected to be fitted with larger brakes - possibly even carbon-ceramic units. Other differences will be larger air intakes and newly sculpted side blades. Whether or not the new model will be called an RS is still undetermined. Other names that have been suggested include ‘R8-S’, similar to the sporty TT variants, or ‘R10’ to denote the new engine as well as allude to Audi’s diesel Le Mans racer.Audi R8-RS V10 rendering
Report: V10 Audi R8 expected to set new 'Ring record

Report: V10 Audi R8 expected to set new 'Ring record

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The Audi R8 has managed to impress the press for some time now, but a new V10-engined R8 is set to blaze the much coveted Nurburgring production car record according to new details sourced from engineers currently working on the car. The new model is expected to be powered by a 535hp (400kW) V10 FSI engine and will likely make its world debut at October’s Paris Motor Show.

Speaking with Sweden’s Auto Motor & Sport, the insider revealed that the Nurburgring lap time for the new high-performance R8 will be “lower” than even the 7m 26s posted by the Corvette ZR1.

The differences between the V8-engined R8 and the V10-engined R8 extend beyond just horsepower outputs. The chassis has reportedly been modified to accommodate the extra power, expected to be fitted with larger brakes - possibly even carbon-ceramic units. Other differences will be larger air intakes and newly sculpted side blades.

Whether or not the new model will be called an RS is still undetermined. Other names that have been suggested include ‘R8-S’, similar to the sporty TT variants, or ‘R10’ to denote the new engine as well as allude to Audi’s diesel Le Mans racer.
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  1. By MARIO #1, Posted: 7/31/2007

    excellent...

  2. By biturbo #2, Posted: 8/2/2007

    This will be great. Bring it on Audi :)

  3. By S4 #3, Posted: 8/3/2007

    Drop the price about $100k USD and I'm good for one.

  4. By Stephen #4, Posted: 7/28/2008

    I was really hoping they'd do a diesel V12, oh well, this is still awesome! Time to put the Japanese back in their place!

  5. By Gus #5, Posted: 7/28/2008

    Amazing car, and very drivable, from what I've read, unlike some other supercars.
    I've seen a couple in person now, and I'm still not sure the shape works for me. Of course it's good looking, but if I had to pick one car with that kind of money, I'm not sure that would be the one...

  6. By brent #6, Posted: 7/30/2008

    I do not doubt Audi's engineering prowess, but talk is cheap; just as many doubted Chevrolet's ability to smash the 'Ring record, so must they suspend their presumptions -- and wait until (and if) Audi in fact breaks the ZR1's record.

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