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Audi R8 GT placard warns citizens
Apparently, an Audi R8 GT has been sold to an inhabitant of the quiet town of Lake Forest, Illinois - US, and the local Audi dealer thought it was a good idea to let everybody know that there is a new dangerous beast haunting their nice and peaceful town. The best way to do that? A massive placard on the highroad with a clear warning, of course. Can’t read that? Click on the picture for the high-res version.
via | Reddit
Audi R8 Grand-Am is ready to race
The new Audi R8 Grand-Am was fine-tuned at the Daytona race track during its final shake-down last week, and can now be delivered to the teams competing in the Grand-Am series, with debut date set for the next 24 hours of Daytona (January 26-29). The model is based on is based on the successful Audi R8 LMS, that scored more than 110 victories and 13 titles during its racing history. However, this model is slightly different from the GT3 as Grand-Am regulations forced the engineers to modify its bodywork resulting in a 70-80% loss of its aerodynamic down-force. The car will also use some bits (i.e. an optimized radiator package) lifted from the recently unveiled R8 LMS Ultra.
In Daytona the car also had the chance to have a first taste of the tires provided by Continental, the only supplier of the series. Also the standard powertrain had to undergo some restriction, with a particular air-renstrictor and re-calibrated electronics that reduced the output of its 5.2-litre V10 engine to 450-470 hp.
via | MotorAuthority
Audi R8 V10 Spyder by Mansory
Renowned German tuner Mansory releases some official picture of its latest creation: an aerodynamic package dedicated to Audi R8 V10 Spyder. This tuning includes new front and rear bumper, side skirts, the inevitable rear spoiler, diffuser, Mansory 20″ burnished alloy wheels and a number of carbon bits such the new front grille and the lamella bonnets. In the cabin we find leather upholstery with aluminum and carbon fibre finishing. For the interior Mansory also offers some optional extra like personalized doormats, illuminated door entry strips and aluminum pedals and footrests,.
By adding a sport air filter and a sport exhaust system to the original 5.2-litre V10, an improvement of performance results in 552 hp at 800 rpm (27 hp more than the standard unit) and an increased torque of 550 Nm at 6500 rpm (20 Nm more than the standard unit). No specific performance figures have been released.
View the full Audi R8 Spyder by Mansory photo gallery
Audi unveils the R8 LMS Ultra
Audi presents the R8 LMS Ultra 2012, the new racing version of Audi R8 that will replace the current R8 LMS, the very successful model that waved the 4 rings flag on the circuits around the world for the past three years scoring 115 wins and 12 national and international titles in the process.
The ‘Ultra’ tag (used for the R18 TDI as well) indicates the kind of innovations that were applied to the car to make it even more performing: new doors made of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) with high-energy absorbing new crash foams, updated transmission, larger coolers for engine oil and transmission fluids, enlarged side vents for increased air flow, a new exhaust with race catalytic converters, revised Bilstein dampers, new hood, larger rear spoiler and new PS1 racing seats. Audi R8 LMS Ultra’s engine is still a 5.2-liter V10 unit delivering 570 hp (419 kW), based on the production unit.
The car now sits 12″ wheels fitted with Michelin specifically developed tyres. The brake cooling at the front wheels has been optimized in an attempt to improve durability while the rubber of the suspension transverse control arms has joined in uniball arrangement. Audi R8 LMS Ultra will be available from March 2012 with a price tag of 329.900 € (before taxes) and an upgrade package will also be made available for the 40 existing model of the previous generation.
View the full Audi R8 LMS Ultra photo gallery
Audi R8 Toxique by TC Concepts
German tuner TC Concepts introduces Audi R8 “Toxique”, its own rendition of Audi R8 sporting an aerodynamic body-kit that highlights even more the sporty attitude of the original model. This tuning includes a new front bumper and grille, larger wheel arches, CFRP rearview mirror shells, re-designed rear side panels (to increase air flow to the engine) and a new rear bumper with built-in carbon fiber diffuser that also hosts the two stainless steel exhaust pipes. The massive rear spoiler that you can see in the pictured model is available as an optional extra.
The aforementioned new parts made of carbon fiber are available as a single package at 16,800 € while the same bodykit made of fiberglass is priced at 9.800 €. Audi R8 Toxique also uses H&R adjustable suspension and 20″ alloy wheels. As for the interior, sill plates, dashboard, center console, door panels and steering wheel are made of (or partially made of) carbon fiber, with black leather seats and trim.
View the full Audi R8 Toxique by TC Concepts photo gallery
Audi R8: next generation to be launched in 2014
In an interview with German website Automobilwoche, Technical Development Director Michael Dick confirmed that the new Audi R8 - expected in 2014 - will be 100 kg lighter than the current version thanks to an advanced aluminum and carbon composite material platform. This technology should provide better results than the carbon monocoque, and it is cheaper too. In comparison to the current R8 model - that will undergo a slight restyling next year - the next generation will also gain 30% in torsional stiffness, making it most rigid car in its segment.
The same technical architecture - currently known as MSS - will be used for the future Lamborghini Cabrera, the model that will replace the Gallardo, that will surely share many of its components with the next R8. As for the engine range, the scenario is a little more blurred: the current model will soon be available with enhanced and more powerful versions of both the V8 and the V10 aspirated engines, but the next generation could make the switch to turbocharged engines by simply adopting the recently unveiled TFSI V8 that pulses under the bonnets of Audi S6 and S8 models. Obviously, we are talking about a specifically upgraded version of this engine: at the moment, its most powerful configuration for the S8 delivers 520 hp, but for future RS cars it will be developed even further to make it reach the 600hp figure.
2011 Frankfurt Motor Show: Audi R8 E-Tron official pictures
Audi has just released the first pictures of the new R8 E-Tron, an electric super coupè that will hit its production stage by the end of 2012. Quite similar to its petrol versions, the Audi R8 E-Tron will be able to reach a remarkable 200 Km/h and to go from 0-100 Km in 4.8 seconds thanks to four electric motors, one for each wheel, providing a total system output of 230kW (313hp) and maximum torque of 4,500Nm. In addition, an abundant use of light fibres has allowed this vehicle not to compromise its weight balance and to keep the overall mass under the 1500 Kg mark.
The lythium batteries’ weight is of 550 Kg while their capacity is of 53 kwh. Located behind the passenger compartment, they enable an autonomy range of 250 Km - measured according to the standard NEDC cycle - with recharging times of 6-8 hours when using 230V plugs, shrinking to 2 and an half hours when charging through a system providing an higher voltage. Other features include a single-speed transmission and the ability to recover energy while braking.
Audi R8 Exclusive
Audi USA has launched a new personalisation program for the R8, called Exclusive. And it’s everything its name suggests. You can now get your R8 in a larger number of trims, exterior colours and accessories, starting from the sexy little sideblades in a different colour.
The custom Audi R8 comes in new exterior and sideblade colours, and infinite interior possibilities with new leather trims, contrasting stitching and upholstery. While we’re not in the market for a new Audi R8, we’re quite taken with the idea of brown leather and white stitching. But then that would depend on the colour of the sideblades… decisions decisions.
Source | Autoblog.com
2012 Audi R8
The 2012 Audi R8 will get a facelift, ready for summer next year, and a series of more powerful engines, according to reports from Car. The Audi supercar is ready to take its next step and will need to have some serious updates to keep it competitive in a tough supercar sector.
The Audi R8 5.2-litre V10 engine will get more power, going from its current 518 hp up to 533 hp, and a new seven-speed dual-clutch S-Tronic gearbox will be fitted, too. The R8’s entry level V8 engine will also be updated, getting up to the same power as the RS5 at 444 hp (an increase from 424).
The Audi R8 GT and GT Spyder versions will also continue on the list. The restyling is expected to include some changes to the headlights, LED features and other small details, but overall it will have the same look as the current R8 model with nothing radical planned.
Audi R8 GT Spyder
The hot Audi R8 GT coupé has just dropped its top and we now have the R8 GT Spyder model. Only 333 units of the exclusive model will be produced and we don’t think Audi is going to have any problems selling them. Unsurprisingly, the company has focused on weight reduction with the open-top version and the coupé driving characteristics are preserved through a variety of lightweight materials.
The roof cover, rear spoiler and rear bumper are all made from carbonfibre reinforced plastic, and significat weight savings on the seats mean that the Audi R8 GT Spyder weighs 85 kg less than the model it’s based on, the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI Quattro. That reduction translates to an overall weight of 1,640 kg for the new Spyder.
The R8 GT Spyder comes with a 560-hp V10 engine with 540 Nm of torque, six-speed R-tronic transmission and all-wheel drive. Audi quotes a sprint time to 100 km/hr of just 3.8 seconds, and a top speed of 317 km/hr. The new model gets lowered suspension, 19-inch wheels, and small style changes like front carbonfibre winglets. The R8 GT Spyder will cost about 207,800 euros in Germany.
Audi R8 e-tron video
The Audi R8 e-tron should be on the market by 2012 and it will start Audi’s campaign to be the world’s top electric vehicle producer in the premium brands by 2020. In this R8 e-tron video we see the car being built and the good looks and performance of the R8 aren’t being sacrificed - the e-tron version has 313 hp and can get to 100 km/hr in 4.8 seconds. Top speed is 250 km/hr.
Audi R8 Spyder drawings
An Audi R8 GT Spyder has been confirmed which should see a preview launch at the 24-hour Le Mans in June before an official debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The R8 GT open-top will have the same 5.2-litre V10 engine as the coupé, with 560 hp and Audi’s R-Tronic six-speed automated manual transmission. All-wheel drive could also make an appearance and it is expected that the first examples of the R8 GT Spyder will be ready for spring deliveries next year.
As with the R8 coupé, the Spyder should also have a production run of about 333 units and similar design will be used: carbonfibre bumpers, rear wing, carbon ceramic brakes, sports exhaust and lightweight materials. These R8 GT Spyder sketches are all we’ve got so far, but we guess this will be a looker when it debuts.
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