Audi R8 pics (huge) - video added

[WashUJon]

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Wow.

[WashUJon]

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[WashUJon]

Man, if I could afford one of these, it'd be this one. :bigeek:

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[GreatestSale.com]

Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro

Body:
· Powerfully dynamic, elegant design
· Lightweight aluminium body based on Audi Space Frame
· Aerodynamic negative lift for high directional stability
· Dimensions: L 4.43 m, W 1.90 m, H 1.25 m, wheelbase 2.65 m
· Generous amount of space for a mid-engine sports car
· Luggage compartment 100 l at front, a further 90 l behind the seats
Road performance:
· Acceleration 4.6 seconds
· Top speed 301 km/h
Engine:
· High-revving V8 developing 309 kW (420 bhp), 430 Nm between 4,500 and 6,000 rpm
· FSI petrol direct injection
· Dry sump lubrication for a low centre of gravity and high loadability
Transmission and drivetrain:
· Six-speed manual gearbox with short gearshift travel
· R tronic sequential gearbox (optional)
· quattro permanent four-wheel drive, perfect weight distribution 44 % to 56 %
Suspension:
· Double wishbone axles at front and rear, safe self-steering properties
· Innovative damping system Audi magnetic ride (optional)
· 18-inch or 19-inch wheels, high-performance brake system
· Ceramic brake discs (optional, to follow)
Equipment:
· Sophisticated interior character, wide range of customisation options
· Extensive standard specification, xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights
· Bang & Olufsen sound system (optional)
· First car in the world with all-LED headlights (optional, from end 2007)

[WashUJon]

Audi Announces 2008 R8 U.S. Pricing

Audi of America, LLC announced today pricing for the all-new 2008 R8 sports car. The R8 with a six- speed manual transmission will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $109,000 when it launches this fall in the United States. Models equipped with the six-speed R tronic automatic gearbox will start at $118,000.

The R8 is the first mid-engine sports car Audi has ever produced. With a 420 hp V8 4.2L FSI engine and rear-biased quattro(R) all-wheel drive system, the R8 has the performance capabilities unlike any Audi before it. With a zero to 60 mph time of 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 187 mph, the R8 is the fastest Audi ever produced. The lightweight aluminum frame and body and 44:56 front-to-rear weight distribution give the R8 tremendous handling capabilities, with the balance expected of a mid-engine sports car.

Standard luxury features include Audi magnetic ride, automatic bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and LED engine compartment lighting. 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, power and heated leather/Alcantara sport seats, cruise control, Sirius(R) satellite radio, and nine-speaker audio system. An optional Convenience Package includes Audi parking system advanced with rearview camera, Audi hill hold assist, a six-disc CD changer, HomeLink(R), Bluetooth(R) phone prep, auto dimming exterior mirrors, and a storage package.

Stand alone options on the R8 include a 12-speaker, 465-watt Bang & Olufsen(R) sound system, Alcantara headliner, Audi navigation plus, an upgraded Leather Package, and Enhanced Leather Package which includes a leather covered dash and interior trim pieces, metallic/pearl effect paint, carbon fiber sideblades, body color sideblades, and the previously mentioned R tronic automatic gearbox. These options allow R8 owners to personalize their sports car to make it an even more exclusive vehicle than it is right from the hand-assembly plant in Neckarsulm, Germany.

Audi's history in America dates to 1969, when the brand was first introduced to the U.S. market. Today, a network of over 260 Audi dealers currently offers a line of premium vehicles that include the Audi A3 compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS 4 sports sedan; the design-leading A6 sedan and Avant; the all-new Audi Q7 performance SUV; and the all-aluminum Audi A8; and the new V10-powered S6 and S8 performance sedans.

"quattro" is a registered trademark of AUDI AG. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/28/audi-r8-us-prcing-to-start-at-109-000/