2016 Audi R8 (Post #39 Update)
it's always great when you share engines 
03-05-15, 06:00 AM
#79
Lexus Fanatic
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03-05-15, 09:43 AM
#80
Lexus Fanatic
The R8 is not that small, the V8 version weighed over 3400lbs. The 420hp V8 R8 was not as quick as a 911 S and well behind any Ferrari and most competitors. It did 0-60 around 4.5 sec which was about on par with a base Corvette or 911 or even a little slower, the last 3.2 NSX could do 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Some complained the V8 R8 was a little too behind the competition in power/acceleration but it was the better more balanced driver compared to the much quicker V10, they also complained Audi should have at least tuned the RS4's engine for more power in the R8 .
03-09-15, 04:27 PM
#82
Audi says weak demand killed R8's V8 engine and manual gearbox
Lack of demand
quattro boss Heinz Hollerweger has shed some light about the reasons as to why the second generation Audi R8 won't get a V8 engine and a manual gearbox.
Speaking at the Geneva Motor Show, Hollerweger said "we have no interest in a V8" mainly because the take rate for this version was low in the first generation as many customers preferred to opt for the larger V10, a situation which he admits has exceeded Audi's expectations.
For the same reason, there won't be a manual gearbox in the new R8 as in Europe for example, the demand for a manual R8 was almost inexistent. Hollerweger said the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox enables the supercar to be faster around the track and very few people have expressed their interested in a manual variant of the new generation.
The second-gen R8 won't be V10-only as Audi has also introduced a fully electric e-tron variant and there are also rumors about a new entry-level model equipped with a V6 engine while a TDI-powered derivative could happen as well but these will arrive at a later date if green-lighted for production.
quattro boss Heinz Hollerweger has shed some light about the reasons as to why the second generation Audi R8 won't get a V8 engine and a manual gearbox.
Speaking at the Geneva Motor Show, Hollerweger said "we have no interest in a V8" mainly because the take rate for this version was low in the first generation as many customers preferred to opt for the larger V10, a situation which he admits has exceeded Audi's expectations.
For the same reason, there won't be a manual gearbox in the new R8 as in Europe for example, the demand for a manual R8 was almost inexistent. Hollerweger said the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox enables the supercar to be faster around the track and very few people have expressed their interested in a manual variant of the new generation.
The second-gen R8 won't be V10-only as Audi has also introduced a fully electric e-tron variant and there are also rumors about a new entry-level model equipped with a V6 engine while a TDI-powered derivative could happen as well but these will arrive at a later date if green-lighted for production.
03-10-15, 07:24 PM
#84
Lexus Fanatic
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hideous wheels on e-tron
03-10-15, 10:52 PM
#85
Lexus Test Driver
Agreed. There is absolutely no reason for making hybrid/electric car rims look this nasty and nerdy. A lightweight, aerodynamic, and standout rim can easily be styled sporty and modern. If they want to make their special car look unique via the rims, it should NOT be done on a sporty, iconic car like the R8.
03-12-15, 10:47 AM
#86
2016 Audi R8 LMS photographed in the metal for the first time
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At Paul Ricard
The recently unveiled 2016 Audi R8 LMS has been photographed in France at the Paul Ricard circuit.
It's a bit weird to see a racecar without a proper livery but nevertheless this second generation white Audi R8 LMS caught some attention this week at the Paul Ricard track during the official testing for the 2015 Blancpain Endurance Series. It will be built by quattro GmbH and is going to be available on order in the second half of this year.
Audi has made the new R8 LMS a lot safer by adding a CFRP rear crash element and a roof-mounted rescue opening which haven't been seen before on a GT3 car. These changes have enabled the model to meet LMP car crash test requirements while on the inside it has received an Audi Protection Series PS1 seat bolted directly onto the chassis to improve overall stiffness.
Even with the added hardware, the 2016 Audi R8 LMS manages to weigh 25 kg (55 lbs) less than its predecessor thanks to a more lightweight construction. For example, the engineers were able to shave off around 30 kg (66 lbs) from the chassis which now tips the scales at 252 kg (555 lbs) while the overall weight stands at 1,225 kg (2,700 lbs).
Just like before, the Audi R8 LMS comes with a 5.2-liter V10 engine which can generate up to 585 HP (430 kW) and is paired to a newly developed 6-speed gearbox featuring paddles.
Audi has already announced deliveries are scheduled to commence towards the end of the year.
The recently unveiled 2016 Audi R8 LMS has been photographed in France at the Paul Ricard circuit.
It's a bit weird to see a racecar without a proper livery but nevertheless this second generation white Audi R8 LMS caught some attention this week at the Paul Ricard track during the official testing for the 2015 Blancpain Endurance Series. It will be built by quattro GmbH and is going to be available on order in the second half of this year.
Audi has made the new R8 LMS a lot safer by adding a CFRP rear crash element and a roof-mounted rescue opening which haven't been seen before on a GT3 car. These changes have enabled the model to meet LMP car crash test requirements while on the inside it has received an Audi Protection Series PS1 seat bolted directly onto the chassis to improve overall stiffness.
Even with the added hardware, the 2016 Audi R8 LMS manages to weigh 25 kg (55 lbs) less than its predecessor thanks to a more lightweight construction. For example, the engineers were able to shave off around 30 kg (66 lbs) from the chassis which now tips the scales at 252 kg (555 lbs) while the overall weight stands at 1,225 kg (2,700 lbs).
Just like before, the Audi R8 LMS comes with a 5.2-liter V10 engine which can generate up to 585 HP (430 kW) and is paired to a newly developed 6-speed gearbox featuring paddles.
Audi has already announced deliveries are scheduled to commence towards the end of the year.
03-12-15, 01:43 PM
#87
Lexus Fanatic
The few R8's I have seen about half were V10's which I was surprised, I thought the more expensive V10 would be much rarer days but I still have a feeling the V8 was not that competitive in the new R8 and would have not been any quicker or even slower then a base Corvette or 911 and could not justify a $100K+ price over there was no demand for last V8 R8. I would like to see the take rate between the V8 and V10 R8, I am sure the V8 take rate was still pretty decent.
03-12-15, 03:14 PM
#88
Audi R8 e-tron weighs a hefty 1,840 kg
On sale later this year
British magazine Autocar had the opportunity to test drive the Audi R8 e-tron and find out more details about the all-electric supercar.
When Audi unveiled the second generation R8 lineup they only disclosed the weight figures of the V10-powered models, with the base R8 V10 weighing 1,555 kg (3,428 lbs) while the R8 V10 Plus tips the scales at 1,454 kg (3,205 lbs). Now, we have learned the e-tron derivative is considerably heavier as the added batteries and the other EV-related hardware have increased weight to a hefty 1,840 kg (4,056 lbs).
Nevertheless, it's still able to run the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 3.9 seconds before topping out at an electronically-capped 130 mph (210 km/h) or 155 mph (250 km/h). These performances are possible thanks to a couple of electric motors providing a combined output of 462 HP (340 kW) and 920 Nm (679 lb-ft) of instant torque.
It comes with a 92 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which will provide enough juice for a range of up to 279 miles (450 km). Autocar spent some time with a prototype and they say the figures released by Audi are attainable in real life conditions.
While the previous R8 e-tron never made it as a production model, this new version will indeed be sold later this year at a yet undisclosed price tag.
British magazine Autocar had the opportunity to test drive the Audi R8 e-tron and find out more details about the all-electric supercar.
When Audi unveiled the second generation R8 lineup they only disclosed the weight figures of the V10-powered models, with the base R8 V10 weighing 1,555 kg (3,428 lbs) while the R8 V10 Plus tips the scales at 1,454 kg (3,205 lbs). Now, we have learned the e-tron derivative is considerably heavier as the added batteries and the other EV-related hardware have increased weight to a hefty 1,840 kg (4,056 lbs).
Nevertheless, it's still able to run the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 3.9 seconds before topping out at an electronically-capped 130 mph (210 km/h) or 155 mph (250 km/h). These performances are possible thanks to a couple of electric motors providing a combined output of 462 HP (340 kW) and 920 Nm (679 lb-ft) of instant torque.
It comes with a 92 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which will provide enough juice for a range of up to 279 miles (450 km). Autocar spent some time with a prototype and they say the figures released by Audi are attainable in real life conditions.
While the previous R8 e-tron never made it as a production model, this new version will indeed be sold later this year at a yet undisclosed price tag.
03-12-15, 03:34 PM
#89
the base R8 V10 weighing 1,555 kg (3,428 lbs) while the R8 V10 Plus tips the scales at 1,454 kg (3,205 lbs). Now, we have learned the e-tron derivative is considerably heavier as the added batteries and the other EV-related hardware have increased weight to a hefty 1,840 kg (4,056 lbs).
03-13-15, 09:05 AM
#90
No V8s and Manual Transmissions for the New Audi R8, Quattro GmbH’s Boss Says
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The all-new Audi R8 launched exclusively with V10 engines mated to dual-clutch automatic transmissions, with no mention about V8 or manual options.
While many supposed that cheaper V8-engined versions would follow, Quattro GmbH’s boss Heinz Hollerweger said that’s not going to happen. “We have no interest in a V8,” the executive told Automobile at the Geneva Motor Show. The reason for that is simple: customers of the first-generation Audi R8 were far more interested in V10 models than V8s.
There won’t be any manual transmissions either, as Hollerweger said modern dual-clutch automatic transmissions outperform manuals at the track. “You have to look at lap times,” he explained, adding that a manual can’t possibly match the performance of the R8’s dual-clutch transmission.
Another reason for the discontinuation of manual transmissions in the R8 is the low take rate – for example, in Europe it was almost zero for the manual transmission Audi R8s. This is why Hollerweger believes there’s no point in offering a manual on the new car.
What this means is that the new Audi R8 will only be available with one of the two 5.2-liter V10 engines mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, plus the E-Tron electric version which will arrive later.
While many supposed that cheaper V8-engined versions would follow, Quattro GmbH’s boss Heinz Hollerweger said that’s not going to happen. “We have no interest in a V8,” the executive told Automobile at the Geneva Motor Show. The reason for that is simple: customers of the first-generation Audi R8 were far more interested in V10 models than V8s.
There won’t be any manual transmissions either, as Hollerweger said modern dual-clutch automatic transmissions outperform manuals at the track. “You have to look at lap times,” he explained, adding that a manual can’t possibly match the performance of the R8’s dual-clutch transmission.
Another reason for the discontinuation of manual transmissions in the R8 is the low take rate – for example, in Europe it was almost zero for the manual transmission Audi R8s. This is why Hollerweger believes there’s no point in offering a manual on the new car.
What this means is that the new Audi R8 will only be available with one of the two 5.2-liter V10 engines mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, plus the E-Tron electric version which will arrive later.
