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.
Reader Comments
Tue Jul 31 2007 12:32 PM
MARIO says
excellent...
Thu Aug 2 2007 5:18 PM
biturbo says
This will be great. Bring it on Audi :)
Fri Aug 3 2007 5:22 PM
S4 says
Drop the price about $100k USD and I'm good for one.
Mon Jul 28 2008 10:27 AM
Stephen says
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!
Mon Jul 28 2008 7:57 PM
Gus says
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...
Wed Jul 30 2008 10:32 AM
brent says
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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