Comments on: Audi R8 to get 5.2L V10 from RS6 Avant, minus the turbos http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:36:45 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Syrax http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381800 Syrax Sun, 18 May 2008 05:06:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381800 Audi Deutschland's site says the RS6 use a <b>5.0 V10</b> not a 5.2. Audi Deutschland’s site says the RS6 use a 5.0 V10 not a 5.2.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381441 A4 Fri, 16 May 2008 11:49:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381441 jonmiles your an idiot, the new S4 is going to be great again just like the B5 2000-2002 platform with the 2.7 biturbo. What i dont understand is why LLN just didnt say it has the V10 out of the S6 or S8 instead of reminding us about the lack of turbos. jonmiles your an idiot, the new S4 is going to be great again just like the B5 2000-2002 platform with the 2.7 biturbo. What i dont understand is why LLN just didnt say it has the V10 out of the S6 or S8 instead of reminding us about the lack of turbos.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381418 Veda Fri, 16 May 2008 02:53:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381418 You know what, it's all publicity and BS, show me the real test numbers done by an independent party and we'll talk about the car's ranking among supercars. Screw V10 or V12 if it's slower than a turbo V6. You know what, it’s all publicity and BS, show me the real test numbers done by an independent party and we’ll talk about the car’s ranking among supercars. Screw V10 or V12 if it’s slower than a turbo V6.

]]> By: jonmiles http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381404 jonmiles Thu, 15 May 2008 23:47:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381404 I really hope this rumor is BS allong with the rumor that the new S4 will be a supercharged 6.... I mean, cmon Audi... WTF I really hope this rumor is BS allong with the rumor that the new S4 will be a supercharged 6…. I mean, cmon Audi… WTF

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381156 JohnnyBlazE Thu, 15 May 2008 11:34:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381156 Basically Americans are obese. Basically Americans are obese.

]]> By: B4 RSK http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381148 B4 RSK Thu, 15 May 2008 07:49:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381148 I knew they had over heating problems with the RS6 Advant Engine (inclusive tubros) but i thought they had found a way to over come that problem with a propossed roof scoop what happened to that idea i want 2 turbos :P I knew they had over heating problems with the RS6 Advant Engine (inclusive tubros) but i thought they had found a way to over come that problem with a propossed roof scoop what happened to that idea i want 2 turbos :P

]]> By: Got Handling? http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381142 Got Handling? Thu, 15 May 2008 05:39:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381142 I've not seen any reviews where the V8's performance was a concern, so the boost should just make a great car greater. And the noise... ever heard an M5 with a not-quite-legal exhaust? The R8 V8 and RS4 are already giving my balls a happy tingle every time I hear them, I can't wait until this joins the party. I’ve not seen any reviews where the V8’s performance was a concern, so the boost should just make a great car greater. And the noise… ever heard an M5 with a not-quite-legal exhaust? The R8 V8 and RS4 are already giving my balls a happy tingle every time I hear them, I can’t wait until this joins the party.

]]> By: 02WRXPSM http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381137 02WRXPSM Thu, 15 May 2008 04:31:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381137 lol, that's a great point -- however, there isn't a single Audi made that couldn't benefit from a serious diet; losing 440lbs would just be a START to the portly problems that the contemporary Audis have. I had a quattro back when Audi knew how to keep them at 3100lbs and it made a world of difference -- ypu could get by with a liter less displacement and only four gears and still kick the crap out of American POS sedans and coupes. And, everyone automatically assumed you were a dentist! (which I'm not) lol, that’s a great point — however, there isn’t a single Audi made that couldn’t benefit from a serious diet; losing 440lbs would just be a START to the portly problems that the contemporary Audis have. I had a quattro back when Audi knew how to keep them at 3100lbs and it made a world of difference — ypu could get by with a liter less displacement and only four gears and still kick the crap out of American POS sedans and coupes. And, everyone automatically assumed you were a dentist! (which I’m not)

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381075 autonut Wed, 14 May 2008 23:24:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381075 Stinky007, I bet you are from England. You see, for us Americans 440 lbs is a basic difference between Mr. & Mrs. David Beckam and couple of happy-go-lucky American kids. We don't lunch on half a salad alone. If car can't handle weight of ordinary driver and passenger who needs it? Stinky007, I bet you are from England. You see, for us Americans 440 lbs is a basic difference between Mr. & Mrs. David Beckam and couple of happy-go-lucky American kids. We don’t lunch on half a salad alone. If car can’t handle weight of ordinary driver and passenger who needs it?

]]> By: C6Racer http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381063 C6Racer Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381063 woo woo

]]> By: AMGoff http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381043 AMGoff Wed, 14 May 2008 22:27:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381043 Interesting... I would never have really figured this as such a thing would be treading a little too close to the Gallardo... either way, there's never anything wrong with the notion of a Lambo for $40-50K off. I'd still like to see the 600HP V12 TDI... if anyone actually read the entire Wikipedia entry (despite the question of why anyone would rely on Wikipedia as a source of solid info) would have also probably come across the weight of the R8 on there somewhere.... The R8 is a heavy car as it is, so any extra tonnage added to the vehicle by the V12 would be easily offset by the big jump in power. Even with such weight... the R8 has been shown to stack up quite well against Porsche. Interesting… I would never have really figured this as such a thing would be treading a little too close to the Gallardo… either way, there’s never anything wrong with the notion of a Lambo for $40-50K off.

I’d still like to see the 600HP V12 TDI… if anyone actually read the entire Wikipedia entry (despite the question of why anyone would rely on Wikipedia as a source of solid info) would have also probably come across the weight of the R8 on there somewhere…. The R8 is a heavy car as it is, so any extra tonnage added to the vehicle by the V12 would be easily offset by the big jump in power.

Even with such weight… the R8 has been shown to stack up quite well against Porsche.

]]> By: BlackX http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-381000 BlackX Wed, 14 May 2008 20:39:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-381000 I agree, but the problem is that everybody like the Twinturbo version of V10. If audi will remove the turbos then it wont be the same. I want to see RS8 with Twinturbo V10 and 580bhp. This would be the perfect combination. I really doubt that audi has problems with cooling. They used same cooling system as it is on the V12 concept and it works just fine. The real reason may be that audi doesnt want the RS8 to be faster and better than gallardo LP560. Keep in mind that LP560 will cost about 50% more than upcoming RS8 (or whatever it will be called). But as there are no official information yet, we can only guess. I agree, but the problem is that everybody like the Twinturbo version of V10. If audi will remove the turbos then it wont be the same. I want to see RS8 with Twinturbo V10 and 580bhp. This would be the perfect combination. I really doubt that audi has problems with cooling. They used same cooling system as it is on the V12 concept and it works just fine. The real reason may be that audi doesnt want the RS8 to be faster and better than gallardo LP560. Keep in mind that LP560 will cost about 50% more than upcoming RS8 (or whatever it will be called). But as there are no official information yet, we can only guess.

]]> By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380996 Get Real Wed, 14 May 2008 20:26:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380996 Get the penis, but no balls. Get the penis, but no balls.

]]> By: Stinky007 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380983 Stinky007 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:38:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380983 Well, first of all, I don't trust "prototype reviews". I've seen a couple of so called reviews for the W12 Golf which said the car was awesome and could beat a lot of "supercars", but when everyone's favourite car a*****, Jeremy, tested it on Top Gear, the car was extremely unstable and near impossible to control in the turns. The Lamborghini Reventon reviews also come to mind: the cars were limited to 120 km/h for the purpose of the reviews. The Enzo cannot be reviewed by the press without the written accept of Ferrari. The owner even signs a contract stating he's not going to leave anyone review it without Ferrari's approval. What I mean to say is that a "prototype review" is just that! I doubt Audi let the one V12 TDI showcar get pushed hard enough by the press to prove that the extra 200kg doesn't make any difference. My take: it's just PR, magazines do it all the time. The praise a newly released cars to please the manufacturer and later bash for not being reliable. looking to dull after one year, etc... My point is, if the V12 TDI would have made both economical and performance sense, Audi would have built this version. Truth is, the V10 is a road-proven powerhouse that can put down roughly the same horsepower and weigh less at the same time. In my book, that is a winner! Well, first of all, I don’t trust “prototype reviews”. I’ve seen a couple of so called reviews for the W12 Golf which said the car was awesome and could beat a lot of “supercars”, but when everyone’s favourite car a*****, Jeremy, tested it on Top Gear, the car was extremely unstable and near impossible to control in the turns. The Lamborghini Reventon reviews also come to mind: the cars were limited to 120 km/h for the purpose of the reviews. The Enzo cannot be reviewed by the press without the written accept of Ferrari. The owner even signs a contract stating he’s not going to leave anyone review it without Ferrari’s approval.
What I mean to say is that a “prototype review” is just that! I doubt Audi let the one V12 TDI showcar get pushed hard enough by the press to prove that the extra 200kg doesn’t make any difference. My take: it’s just PR, magazines do it all the time. The praise a newly released cars to please the manufacturer and later bash for not being reliable. looking to dull after one year, etc…

My point is, if the V12 TDI would have made both economical and performance sense, Audi would have built this version. Truth is, the V10 is a road-proven powerhouse that can put down roughly the same horsepower and weigh less at the same time. In my book, that is a winner!

]]> By: BlackX http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380982 BlackX Wed, 14 May 2008 19:38:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380982 acctually V12 diesel has top speed of 200+ mph. the current V8 version is capable of 190mph. acctually V12 diesel has top speed of 200+ mph. the current V8 version is capable of 190mph.

]]> By: moto-racer13 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380980 moto-racer13 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:34:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380980 sounds amazing! If I was to buy this car, I would get the upcoming 500hp diesel. Although this V10 will be quicker than the diesel version, the diesel can still hit 60mph in 4 seconds flat and has a top speed of 190mph, and great fuel economy. sounds amazing! If I was to buy this car, I would get the upcoming 500hp diesel. Although this V10 will be quicker than the diesel version, the diesel can still hit 60mph in 4 seconds flat and has a top speed of 190mph, and great fuel economy.

]]> By: Syrax http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380976 Syrax Wed, 14 May 2008 19:21:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380976 GS400, the RS6 has 580HP. GS400, the RS6 has 580HP.

]]> By: Astonman12 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380975 Astonman12 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:19:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380975 damn this R8 V10 is gonna own! damn this R8 V10 is gonna own!

]]> By: BlackX http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380968 BlackX Wed, 14 May 2008 18:58:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380968 The V12 R8 exists and its complately working, read article on AUTOCAR about road test of this car. Yes its heavy but its also lower for better handling and massive 1000Nm pulls 200Kg overweight without any problems. The V12 R8 exists and its complately working, read article on AUTOCAR about road test of this car. Yes its heavy but its also lower for better handling and massive 1000Nm pulls 200Kg overweight without any problems.

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380966 xyunya Wed, 14 May 2008 18:54:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380966 Turbos were borrowed from V2 rocket. Didn't work all that well in the car. Turbos were borrowed from V2 rocket. Didn’t work all that well in the car.

]]> By: Stinky007 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380963 Stinky007 Wed, 14 May 2008 18:48:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380963 1. I like how PR spins the V10 as being "the one in the RS6 without turbos". Translation: Gallardo engine! 2. Stop dreaming about a V12 TDI R8! That engine is to heavy for this application! Search wikipedia for the weight facts. 1. I like how PR spins the V10 as being “the one in the RS6 without turbos”. Translation: Gallardo engine!

2. Stop dreaming about a V12 TDI R8! That engine is to heavy for this application! Search wikipedia for the weight facts.

]]> By: jonmiles http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380961 jonmiles Wed, 14 May 2008 18:46:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380961 Booooooo bring it with the turbos, fuckers Booooooo bring it with the turbos, ****ers

]]> By: GS400 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380952 GS400 Wed, 14 May 2008 18:26:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380952 How can Audi be so stupid, when they know the Skyline GT-R is coming out? But then again, the RS6 Turbo V10 only made 520HP--20 more than what they are expecting without turbo. It's interesting--many journalists compared this car to the 911 Carrera. I some how doubt this car will keep pace with 911 Turbo. How can Audi be so stupid, when they know the Skyline GT-R is coming out? But then again, the RS6 Turbo V10 only made 520HP–20 more than what they are expecting without turbo.
It’s interesting–many journalists compared this car to the 911 Carrera. I some how doubt this car will keep pace with 911 Turbo.

]]> By: eliteski2 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380947 eliteski2 Wed, 14 May 2008 18:06:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380947 full-bannana v10? how is this not "full-bannana"? I agree though that the V12 TDI will be the shit. full-bannana v10? how is this not “full-bannana”?

I agree though that the V12 TDI will be the ****.

]]> By: BlackX http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380938 BlackX Wed, 14 May 2008 17:55:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380938 This is a bit of dissapointment. I was expecting to see full-bannana V10. If this is true, V12 TDI will be the best choice. This is a bit of dissapointment. I was expecting to see full-bannana V10. If this is true, V12 TDI will be the best choice.

]]> By: tiemco http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380937 tiemco Wed, 14 May 2008 17:48:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380937 Yes, the twin turbo R8 burned to the frame because of overheating. I imagine there isn't a lot they can do to make more room in a mid engined car's engine bay except for lengthening the chassis, which is probably cost prohibitive. Yes, the twin turbo R8 burned to the frame because of overheating. I imagine there isn’t a lot they can do to make more room in a mid engined car’s engine bay except for lengthening the chassis, which is probably cost prohibitive.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380936 johnnycanuck Wed, 14 May 2008 17:45:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380936 Weren't the turbos cooking the car during testing? Maybe they never resolved that issue. Weren’t the turbos cooking the car during testing? Maybe they never resolved that issue.

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380935 F451 Wed, 14 May 2008 17:44:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380935 I suspect no turbos to keep the Lambos top dog. I suspect no turbos to keep the Lambos top dog.

]]> By: jumpoffit http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380928 jumpoffit Wed, 14 May 2008 17:27:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380928 R10 works for me- but why no turbos? R10 works for me- but why no turbos?

]]> By: F3INT))AP3X http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html/comment-page-1#comment-380922 F3INT))AP3X Wed, 14 May 2008 17:10:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-r8-to-get-52l-v10-from-rs6-avant-minus-the-turbos.html#comment-380922 Audi is the shit..... Audi is the ****…..

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