The Audi R8 only got the green light a few months ago (see report), but things are already moving along quickly. AutoExpress has a new report on the car, which it says will be show this fall at the Paris Motor Show, and will go on sale in early 2007. Not only will the car go on sale sooner than you might expect, it will also cost less. The U.K.-based magazine says the R8 will cost £70,000 in Britain, which compares to about $90,000 in the U.S. The interior is said to take inspiration from the TT Shooting Brake Concept. A 450 hp 5.0-litre V10 powerplant coupled with a DSG transmission will push the car to 60 mph in four seconds, with a top speed of 200 mph. Lastly, the car is rumored to get the Roadjet Concept’s Magnetic Ride suspension, which rapidly adjusts thanks to a magnetic fluid that changes thickness when a current is applied. Recently, we brought you some R8 spy photos.
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02/08, 9:51 AM
posted by:
aboudy
hi
02/08, 12:23 PM
posted by:
Chris
Anyone else think this car is ugly? I just don’t see it meshing with Audi’s image. I know they have had great success in endurance racing, but if I think of sports cars, I don’t think Audi, and I probably wouldn’t plunk down a ton of cash for one.
02/08, 3:30 PM
posted by:
Matt
It recalls memories of seeing concept cars in the early 90s.
02/09, 7:46 AM
posted by:
BAC
THIS CAR IS BAD ASS!!!!!!
Wish I could afford one.
02/09, 8:14 AM
posted by:
Michael OZ
Sorry guys, the car looks good… but who wants to spend this kind of bread to drive fast?
Concept ok, practicality ???
02/15, 4:00 PM
posted by:
Boris
Hi! How at you with weather? At us absolutely of gloom = (
02/15, 6:33 PM
posted by:
Mau
Good site