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With just hours to go on the last test day, the worst thing happened to the Audi test team working on the prototype for the V-10 version of Audi's R8 supercar.
Just coming into the Brünnchen part of the Nürburgring, this million euro Audi RS8 prototype caught fire and burned up. There's not much left of this super-fast super car with a V-10 engine. The only thing revealing that it was the RS8 are the wheels and the mid-engine layout. Just the roll bar survived the fire, leaving a skeleton of remains.
The fire was probably started by an oil or gasoline leak. But most important, the driver didn't get hurt, according to our information.
Audi still is planning the 500-hp, V-10 version of the R8 for a 2009 model year launch.
source : thecarconnectionWith just hours to go on the last test day, the worst thing happened to the Audi test team working on the prototype for the V-10 version of Audi's R8 supercar.
Just coming into the Brünnchen part of the Nürburgring, this million euro Audi RS8 prototype caught fire and burned up. There's not much left of this super-fast super car with a V-10 engine. The only thing revealing that it was the RS8 are the wheels and the mid-engine layout. Just the roll bar survived the fire, leaving a skeleton of remains.
The fire was probably started by an oil or gasoline leak. But most important, the driver didn't get hurt, according to our information.
Audi still is planning the 500-hp, V-10 version of the R8 for a 2009 model year launch.
Not good, even if this is prototype testing. Reminds me of the fire problems that the Mercedes SLR had in testing (and to some extent problems which the production model has too).
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It's not often that entire prototypes catch fire.Originally Posted by bitkahuna
That's why you test.
And this is just a rough personal theory, but seeing as this is mid-engine, it requires substantial cooling. In particular because it's a V10, not just a V8. My guess is that maybe there is not enough cooling for the engine.
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I really love the look of that car. whats the spec difference between the rs8 and the r8?
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V10 vs. V8.Originally Posted by J_RoK
I really love the look of that car. whats the spec difference between the rs8 and the r8?
~600hp vs. 420hp
Not much else is known.
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~600hp vs. 420hp
Not much else is known.
600 hp V10? Wouldn't take take away some good sales (and profit margin) from Lamboghini?Originally Posted by Koma
V10 vs. V8.~600hp vs. 420hp
Not much else is known.
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I'd think it would, especially if they offer them cheaper.Originally Posted by JZA80MHU38
600 hp V10? Wouldn't take take away some good sales (and profit margin) from Lamboghini?
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Shouldnt it be R10?
Its stands to reason that an RS8 would be an ultra performance version of the A8
Its stands to reason that an RS8 would be an ultra performance version of the A8
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Its stands to reason that an RS8 would be an ultra performance version of the A8
Thats what I was thinking. The naming must be getting muddled, I came int this thread expecting a A8/S8 Sedan on roids. I think R10 would be a more fitting name.Originally Posted by MR_F1
Shouldnt it be R10?Its stands to reason that an RS8 would be an ultra performance version of the A8
Also 600hp seems dumb. Audi is already competing against it's biggest shareholder with the R8/911 war, why would it compete against itself in a new Murcielago/RS8 war?
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Maybe they were using Jet Fuel O.OOriginally Posted by knihc2008
How does EVERYTHING get burnt? What was the car made of, cardboard?
