Audi is dropping all kinds of nuggets of information around their newly updated R8, which will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show next week. Here is a video trailer of the car, sans camouflage this time.
No model with the four rings is closer to motorsport, none is more striking and more dynamic: at the Geneva Motor Show, Audi is presenting the second generation of its high-performance R8 sports car. The V10 mid-engine and a newly developed quattro drive ensure breathtaking driving performance, especially in the top-of-the-range version with 449 kW (610 hp): achieving 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in just 3.2 seconds, its top speed is 330 km/h (205.1 mph)
First Audi drops us some “spy photo” type shots of the new R8 in full camo, now they’re showing us the car in all of its glory. And how glorious! The exterior is stunning, as an R8 should be. We now see the exact detail of what remains of the original R8’s sideblades, and we [...]
Mercedes-Benz started manufacturing a high-performance AMG version of its ML-Class SUV way back in 1999. BMW followed suit with its X5 M (and X6 M) several years ago. Pretty soon, Audi will be getting in on that kind of action with its biggest rig, the Q7. According to Top Gear, “Audi has confirmed … that [...]
If nothing else, our Weekly Wallpaper series reminds us of all of our road tests, the awesome Audi models we’ve had the great fortune to drive throughout the years, as well as the unbelievably fun trips we’ve been on with Audi of America, and Audi AG. This week, we’re reminiscing back a couple of years, [...]
With the next generation R8 scheduled to be launched at Geneva this year, Audi are bucking tradition somewhat by releasing their own “spy shots” of the new R8, in full camouflage. The shape is very familiar, updated and more modern. We are excitedly looking forward to this new R8 model!
New interpretation of the Avant philosophy Groundbreaking infotainment architecture and entertainment concept High-performance hybrid drive with 455 hp and 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft) of torque Ingolstadt – A design with dynamic elegance and the latest high end technologies: The Audi prologue Avant show car with its stretched roof which the brand is presenting at the [...]