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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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It is a couple ms faster on the TG track compared to the Audi R8. Also about 2 mph faster (top speed), yet it cost almost double.

Both great cars, that is for sure.

I would probably go with the Audi R8.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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Interesting. Doesnt seem to be all that it is cracked up to be.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Funny how they compare the Aston Martin to Italian thoroughbred racing cars.

But Aston is sooo much more than that. There is a compromise between sport and luxury, but it's a damn good one...
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Absolutely fabulous car.

While Clarkson may have seen it as an awesome cruiser Stig took it around the track the same time as a Pagani Zonda, faster than a Porsche GT3 and others - that is no small feat.
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