Tagged “Audi R8”

  • Audi R8 with 5.2L V10 FSI power fully revealed

    Audi' R8 was an instant success when it broke onto the scene in 2007, and now the Germans are sweetening the deal ith a V10 engine, further strengthening the similarity to the Lamborghini Gallardo, wi...

  • V10-powered Audi R8 expected to make Detroit debut

    The Audi R8 is still a stunning sight out on the roads but excitement is starting to dry-up, with traditionally long waiting lists now just withering to a month or two in most markets. To drum up inte...

  • Preview: Audi R8 ‘Spider’ convertible

    The convertible version of Audi’s R8 supercar has been spotted testing in Germany without a hint of camouflage material. These images of a prototype, plus a new computer generated preview, reveal t...

  • PPI unveils Razor GTR Audi R8 at Essen Motor Show

    Following the unveiling of the original ‘Razor’ Audi R8 at the Essen Motor Show last year, German tuning firm PPI Automotive Design GmbH has unveiled an even more aggressive version of the car at...

  • Audi R8 GT3 race car debuts at Essen Motor Show

    Audi’s motorsport division announced plans back in August to launch a 500hp-plus (373kW) version of the R8 for use in next year’s GT3 series, and today the car made its debut at the Essen Motor Sh...

  • Audi R8 by Project Kahn

    Afzal Khan, owner of the eponymous 'Project Khan' outfit, has unveiled his latest creation in what has come to be a long line of customized luxury supercars. This time around the Project Khan team has...

  • Report: Expanded Audi R range back on the table

    Rumors of the demise of the R4 - a sort of 'baby R8' - may have been premature, as a new report indicates that not only is it still in the works, but it will be joined by a range of R models. The new...

  • Wiedeking says Porsche won't cut Audi's lineup

    The Audi R8 has been a primary target of concern for Audi lovers ever since Porsche began posturing for a takeover of the VW Group. It was speculated that Audi products, such as the R8, that impinged...

  • Biocat racing boat inspired by the R8

    This oddly designed catamaran is the creation of Swedish design and engineering firm Vizualtech, which was contacted by a customer from Dubai who was seeking a new design for a race boat. Starting wit...

  • O.CT Tuning takes on the Audi R8 and RS6 supercars

    The top-end models from Audi, the R8 and RS6, have received a lot of attention in their own right as well as numerous tuned versions since their release. O.CT is adding to the list with a pair of thei...

  • WaM modified Audi R8

    German tuning company WaM, short for ‘WheelsandMore,’ is best known for its outrageous wheel designs but the tuner has proven that it can match the big boys like Brabus and Lumma with its latest p...

  • Audi R8 sold out through 2009

    The Germans in Ingolstadt may be fearing Porsche's imminent takeover, especially as it might affect their 911-fighting R8 sportscar, but if popular demand has any role to play, the car will be safe. A...

  • Audi R8 named official safety car of DTM series

    Two of Audi's R8 sports cars have been handed over to the German Motorsport Association at the Norisring Speed Weekend event. One will be used as the official safety car for the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwa...

  • Audi R8 now available with full-LED headlights

    Audi is now offering full-LED headlamps for its R8 super-sports car as a €3,590 option. While currently the R8 gets LED daytime running lights, which use 54 LEDs per headlamp, the new option will ge...

  • Audi R8-based EV to enter Automotive X Prize

    The Automotive X Prize, which will see challengers competing to build and race a commercially viable 100mpg vehicle, isn’t the type of competition where you’d expect to find a super-sports car cap...

  • Audi reveals Nurburgring 24-hour endurance R8

    As this year’s Nurburgring 24 hour endurance challenge approaches several more carmakers have announced plans to enter the comp. The latest is Audi, which plans to enter a race-prepped version of it...