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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 11 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 audi r8 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...R tronic offers a fully automatic mode as well. In testing, we've found that the manual-shift R8 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and passes the quarter-mile in 12.8 seconds. Safety: The 2008 Audi R8 protects both occupants with seat-mounted side airbags and knee-protecting airbags. Antilock disc brakes, traction control and stability control are all standard. Interior Design and Special Features: The R8 continues Audi's tradition of originality in interior design, employing a cockpit-style theme that the company calls monoposto, an arc of controls that wraps around the driver... |
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2008 Audi R8 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...But the design also allows you to go faster -- your aerodynamics creates more down force the faster you go. The Germans have finally done it; they've created the master sports coupe. I'm aware that almost every part of you is handmade by Audi craftsmen, who calibrate perfection to the nearest 1/10th of a millimeter -- then recheck every measurement. The aluminum exterior flows seamlessly along a perfectly proportioned profile to create the equivalent of the automotive hourglass figure. The automatic bi-Xenon headlights look like diamonds, and LED tail lights sparkle nearly as much as my eyes... |
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2008 Audi R8 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The automatic shift points are too pronounced in first and second gear. The manual-mode paddles help. Entry and exit are another area where the R8 departs from the superexotic norm. No falling into or slithering out of the cabin, which is wide, spacious and comfy. Ample leg, head, hip and arm room. One sacrifice, however. Being a mid-engine two-seater puts the engine, not a trunk, behind you. A very small cargo hold is upfront where the engine usually would be. Nice touches include buttons to open for the gas-filler cap and front cargo compartment lid and a pair of cupholders in the center... |
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Review: 2008 Audi R8Source: MSN Autos...shift mode by selecting the gear with the shift lever on the console or levers located behind the steering wheel.The six-speed manual transmission has a modern version of the metal shift gate that's similar to what might have been found in a sports car 30 years ago. Unlike the tall shift lever and metal gate in a vintage sports car, we found the modern version in the R8 to be smooth and easy to shift — the lever is a little bit shorter and the gates are a little bit wider. The clutch and shifter are both very smooth and the six-speed manual would be our choice for everyday driving.On the... |
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2008 Audi R8 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Rectangular LED taillights are standard, and quad exhaust pipes poke through the rear bumper. A power-extendable rear spoiler provides additional downforce at high speeds. Standard wheels measure 18 inches in diameter, but 19-inch wheels are available. Interior The R8's two-person cabin has standard sport seats covered in leather and Alcantara fabric or full leather. Like the new TT coupe, the R8 has a flat-bottom steering wheel that Audi says makes it easier to get in and out of the driver's seat. Available features include a Bang & Olufsen audio system, rearview camera backup aid, and a... |
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2008 Audi R8 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...the technology delivers more in the R8 than I've seen in other cars, with a dramatic difference between the normal and sport settings. I can't imagine a need for the sport setting off the track, even on roads not ravaged by winter. The R8 handles like a champ, delivering clawlike grip even with winter tires on dry roads coated with the powdery residue of dissolved road salt. When it starts to lose traction, it does so gradually, and it always felt under control to me, even with the stability system defeated. You'll often see a 50/50 percent weight distribution (front/rear) characterized as... |
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2008 Audi R8 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...NUTS & BOLTS 2008 Audi R8 Quattro Complaints: The R8 guzzles premium gas and carries very little cargo. And Sartaj has a point: The clutch and break pedals, designed for racetrack heel-and-toe motoring, are uncomfortably twinned for most normal drivers. Drive, acceleration and handling: The car is brilliant in most respects. It is a celebration of movement at speed. In this one, you are compelled to bypass the detritus of daily commuting in pursuit of the perfect road. Head-turning quotient: This long-favored category is inadequate for the R8. A more appropriate measure would be EPR, or... |
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2008 Audi R8 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...If you looked at the R8 from the top, it almost creates a figure eight. The front end is menacing and the headlights could be sold as glass sculptures. The car's backside is just as mean looking. And the glass over the engine allows every person a chance to admire the car's powerplant when it's parked. Inside, the R8 is posh and well-appointed. Sometimes supercars are almost disappointing when you sit inside. You've built up this image of how great it must be by looking at the exterior, so when you finally open the door, it's impossible for the interior to match your expectations. But the R8... |
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2008 Audi R8 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system is a key reason for the R8's impressive traction in turns. Depending on conditions, between 10 and 35 percent of the power is delivered to the front wheels. That makes the R8 feel like a rear-wheel-drive car, yet sending small amounts of drive to the front wheels enhances stability. The powerful brakes withstood hours of abuse on the tiny track without complaint. In spite of its low wedge shape, the R8 has a surprisingly roomy cabin. It is 75 inches wide, 49.3 inches tall and 174.5 inches long. The wheelbase is 104.3 inches. The R8's cabin is not only... |
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2008 Audi R8 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...There's more compliance in the suspension, which of course means a more comfortable ride, but the extra give also helps the R8 to stay planted in rough corners and not skip-skitter off line. The steering, at 3.25 turns lock-to-lock, doesn't require nearly the tiller-tending that the Lambo does. The R8 cabin, meanwhile, is intimate but comparatively spacious, with plenty of legroom and headroom, and a useful parcel shelf behind the seats. The interior, based on a driver-focused monoposto cockpit with wraparound controls, is executed in French-stitched leather, carbon fiber and Alcantara suede... |
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Why should I also consider these?
The R8 isn't so much a competitor to Italian exotics such as the Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo, as both of those vehicles appeal to a niche group of affluent enthusiasts and collectors who don't expect as much practicality in a vehicle and will wait in line for years for delivery.
The Gran Turismo has a larger cabin and a backseat that's large enough for small adults, along with a distinctly Italian style, though it's heavier than the especially nimble R8.
The Aston is similarly heavier, exclusive, and luxurious, and it's a great grand-touring vehicle.
The Porsche 911 remains arguably the most practical choice in the group, with its more spacious front and rear cargo areas, and an enviable record for safety--that is, provided you don't think 911s are a dime a dozen.
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