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2011 audi r8 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...It has the same transmission choices. In Edmunds performance testing, the 5.2 Coupe with the manual went from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, while the 5.2 Spyder with the manual did it in 3.9 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 12/19/14 with the manual and 13/19/15 with R tronic. Safety: Standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes, stability control, side airbags and knee airbags. Front and rear parking sensors and a rearview camera are available. In Edmunds brake testing, multiple R8s have come to a stop from 60 mph in a range between 104 and 108 feet, which is very good... |
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2011 Audi R8 OverviewSource: CarGurus...The Spyder loses the divisive – pun definitely intended – “sideblades” that angle up the flanks of the Coupe, and this only highlights the R8’s 174.6-inch length, giving it a definitive stretched look.Regardless of the R8 you choose, you’ll be treated to leather upholstery on its heated 10-way power seats, a 465-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system, adjustable suspension with magnetic dampers and a long list of electronic safety features in the form of the Bosch ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme. This offers ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution, Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and... |
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2011 Audi R8 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...One of two modes — one geared toward performance and the other designed for comfort — can be selected by the driver. Mechanical features include: Quattro all-wheel drive Standard six-speed manual transmission Optional R tronic sequential manual with automatic mode R tronic can be shifted by console lever or steering-wheel paddles Safety Standard safety features include: Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes with traction control Electronic stability system Seat-mounted side-impact airbags Knee airbag Front seat belt pretensioners R8 Spyder Audi adds a roadster version of its R8 supercar for the... |
Despite the somewhat erratic weather that plagued this past weekend’s Nürburgring 24 Hours, a pair of Audi R8 LMS ultra GT3 race cars managed to secure a one-two... May 21, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Subaru unveiled the Advanced Tourer Concept at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show last December, and we all thought it was previewing the next-generation Legacy and Outback. Motor... May 18, 2012 by Joel Feder
Last year, Audi kicked off an innovative campaign to draw attention to its flagship R8 sports car. When an Audi fan in Washington, D.C. tweeted with a hashtag of #WantAnR8... March 20, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
With just 333 units to be built worldwide, and only 50 of those bound for the U.S., the hand-built Audi R8 GT Spyder isn't just a high-performance roadster, it's an extremely... February 1, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
Today at Motor Authority we drive the first BMW ActiveE in North America and Audi reveals a special edition S5. Murilee Martin has a new guilty pleasure and Mercedes-Benz... January 19, 2012 by Joel Feder
Looks are deceptive.
Although the R8 has an appearance that blends in some exotic appeal, it isn't so much a competitor to the likes of the Ferrari 458 Italia and Lamborghini Gallardo.
Those cars take aim directly at a niche of affluent enthusiasts and collectors who have the patience for tight cabins, less appealing materials and long waiting lists.
The Maserati 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 and not particularly known for easy, trouble-free service.
The Aston Vantage is heavier, more exclusive, and more 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--provided you don't think 911s are a dime a dozen.
