MPLexus301

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I have to say....not impressed in the least with this and I'm usually a big Audi fan. It looks like a TT on some potent steroids. It doesn't look sleek or sexy like ANY of it's competition, but rather awkward as possible. Eeeh, I hope something changes before they choose a final shape.

np20412

it looks like a fish

Very Porsche-esque from the rear, and overall doesn't flow...the side shot gets me, looks like the door is misaligned with the rest of the frame

diablo1

How can this be an Audi, it doesn't have the semi-truck grille...

GFerg

Looks very similar to the concept, but yall right. It does look a little off in these pics. Still better than average styling though IMO. Nice Gallardo wheels.

baddis es

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the front reminds me of that evo concept that came out this year

bruce van

I'm not feeling the design of this one at all.

The front end is WAY too small for the rest of the car. The hood sits too low compared to the greenhouse. Proportions are completely off.

kratos

Looks like a TT on a double-shot Mocha Latte with cinnamon.

Richie

I think I'd take his borther the gallardo over it.

MPLexus301

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PS the front overhang on this car is worse than a Crown Vic.

MongooseGA

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Front overhang is too long, the entire car is too long, it's not wide enough, and the front and rear have that wierd seperation. It's fugly.

-J-P-L-

Mostly a

Overclocker

Audi's hand-built supercar, the R8, is coming in 2007. It will be based on the Le Mans concept (pictured) from 2003. (Photo courtesy of Audi Le Mans)

NECKARSULM, Germany — Audi is investing $35 million in new tooling at its assembly plant here in preparation for the mid-2007 launch of its first supercar, the R8.

The high-performance midengined two-seater is based on the Le Mans concept from the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. It will be completely hand-built by about 250 Audi employees, many of whom previously worked on the startup phase of the Lamborghini Gallardo — with which the R8 will share a number of critical components, including an aluminum space frame.

Production of the all-wheel-drive R8 is being overseen by Audi's quattro subsidiary, which also assembles the limited-edition RS series of high-performance production cars.

Audi said the lightweight aluminum bodies for the R8 will be painted on the same line here as the Gallardo and the A8 sedan.

Insiders now expect the production model will feature a 420-horsepower version of Audi's 4.2-liter V8, although an optional V10 is also rumored for an uplevel variant.

Audi is hinting the production R8 will make its debut this fall at the Paris Motor Show. Expect a $100,000-plus sticker price on the base car when it arrives in U.S. showrooms as a 2008 model.

What this means to you: The R8, née "Le Mans," edges closer to reality.

Source: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=115254#2

rominl

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very sweet, for the [price on the car i think it's actually kinda bargain isn't it?

Lexmex

Well, since Lamborghini is also in the same family, I am sure they are watchig price and power carefully to maximize sales and not avoid any infight selling.

XeroK00L

If the car does get a V10 it'll inevitably become a direct competitor to the Gallardo. Doesn't make much financial sense for VAG perhaps but it sure will be a good alternative to those potential buyers who find the Lambo styling too flamboyant.