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The New Audi R8, A Porsche 911 Rival?

Finally, I met the new Audi R8 in Mayfair, London. Whenever I see an Audi R8, I remember the first time I saw the R8 in Istanbul. It was the R8 V8, making lots of noise, but there was something unusual about it. I never liked the first generation R8’s exterior or interior design. Also, the performance figures of the first generation never impressed me. As the pricing made the first-gen R8 accessible to many people, everything was messed up for me.

However, the second-gen Audi R8 is totally different. It is as wide as a Ferrari Testarossa and sits as low as a McLaren. Regarding the interior quality, the second-gen R8 feels really luxurious. The quality of the interior is easily experienced through the switches and the buttons. They give good feedback, and the quality of the materials is really high. There is very limited resemblance inside the cabin of the second-gen R8 to any other Audi. It feels unique and offers a better experience.

I tried to find mistakes inside the R8’s cabin and its performance figures but couldn’t find anything wrong except the massive spoiler with the R8 Plus model. I just don’t like spoilers that are visible, when they are not functioning. If you don’t like it, just go for the normal R8!

The Quattro drivetrain of the second-gen R8 can split the power between the rear and front axles by up to 100%! So the grip you will experience with the second-gen R8 will be insane. While experiencing the ultimate handling, the seating position and visibility will not put you into a depression. The R8 feels really comfortable for long journeys.

The best bit about the second-gen R8 is the laser headlights! Forget the xenon or LEDs; laser light is the future, and it is available with the new R8.

In terms of price point, the second-gen Audi R8 Plus is competing with the Porsche 911 Turbo. However, compared with the entry spec Porsche 911 Turbo, when you start adding options to the 911 Turbo, the pricing reaches the top of the Everest. Regarding the performance figures, the R8 Plus is 0.5 seconds slower than the 911 Turbo. If you are heading for a full-spec 911 Carrera 4S (costs the same as the Audi R8), the R8 is faster by 0.6 seconds.

These performance figures are only numbers; for some people, the Porsche 911 is the king, and for some people, the Audi R8 is the modern world hero. Which one is better depends on your taste.

 

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What is new with The New Audi R8?

New Audi R8! The second generation of this car was revealed a few days ago. This Model has never been my favourite car in terms of technology and design. However things have changed a bit with the new one which offers an improved design (less annoying), better engine options and more technology. So what is new with the new R8?

Audi used “Audi Space Frame” (ASF) for the new R8. This means the new model is made from aluminium alloy and has managed to lose 50kg from the previous generation, reaching a very competitive level of 1.4-tonnes. That’s really good but still not as light as a Ferrari!

Engine

Engine options are only 5.2 FSI V10 with two different levels of outputs, 540 HP (R8 V10) and 610 HP (R8 V10 Plus). Honestly, I don’t get the point of offering a lower powered R8. I assume most of the customers will go for the 610 HP; why would you buy a sports car with a lower engine output? The new R8 610 HP version accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 330 km/h.

Quattro

The Quattro system has been totally changed. It is now capable of transferring the power from rear to front axle up to 100%. And during normal driving conditions, the power is completely delivered to the rear-wheels. Also, a differential lock is present at the rear axle to increase the driving experience.

One of the most exciting features of the new model is the optional laser headlights. The standard headlights are full LED beams, however if you pay extra you will be able to get laser highlights that are capable of illuminating up to 600-metres with the daylight kelvin level (5500 Kelvin).

Lastly, we will find the same 12.3-inch digital instrument panel on the R8 that is already available with the Audi TT and VW Passat. The digital instrument panel kills the essence of analog but will provide more information and the navigation becomes easier to control.

Basically, the second generation R8 is a really good car. If you didn’t like the first generation, this car could well change your mind. However, it is still not a Porsche 911 or a McLaren!

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The Best Looking Car at Night from the Rear-End

Cars at night, here is the photo of the supercars with their tail lights at night. BMW Z4 is not a supercar but I have no idea how it ends up on this list. And also, I really wonder why there is no McLaren and Jaguar. I am definitely sure that, both of these brands look fantastic at night.
The list starts with Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Martin One-77, Ferrari Enzo, Maserati GranTurismo, Bugatti Veyron, Porsche Carrera GT, Audi R8, Mercedes McLaren SLR, Nissan GT-R and BMW Z4. The best looking car at night is Aston Martin One-77!
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Red Audi R8 Spyder

Audi R8 V10 Spyder in red. R8 is not my favourite car but I cannot deny the fact that, it is a great car by Audi. Unfortunately, R8 is getting old and we don’t notice it. Audi revealed the R8 back in 2006 and it is nearly more than 7 years. We moaned, criticised, loved, hated the R8 but never remembered the passing time. Everyone thinks that, Audi R8 is a new car. So how this happens? Thanks to its design. This design makes the R8 still appealing and motivating me to take its photo at Audi’s latest digital showroom in London. 
Red Audi R8 Spyder is the facelifted model with V10 engine. This V10 produces 525 HP with 530 Nm of torque and only needs 4.1 seconds to reach 100 km/h with manual gearbox, so avoid the manual! And the top speed is 310 km/h! Very satisfying results for a car with a metal top :)

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Audi R8 from Instagram

Audi R8; an excellent car, outstanding performance, state-of-art technology. But I never liked you, never considered you as a substitute of a Porsche 911. I know, I am the minority who thinks like this.

Here are some photos of Audi R8 from Instagram.

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Audi’s New Technology Digital Rear-View Mirror

Audi R8 e-tron will offer a new technology called digital rear-view mirror. This technology will replace the extremely effective traditional rear-view mirror. From one perspective, digital rear-view mirror is cleaver; thanks to designers in some vehicles we have nearly no rear view and digital rear-view becomes very useful. On the other hand, many vehicles still have proper design and you can see the behind very clear. I really like these new technologies but, a 7.7 inch AMOLED screen may not be very useful when there are too much sun shine. In traditional mirror, you have the view regardless of sun shine and also auto dimming ones are quite useful at night.
I am definitely sure that, next year Audi will offer digital rear-view mirror on their vehicle range! My price suggestion for this technology; if the screen has less pixel per inch than a iPhone (~330 ppi), it should be priced less than a iPad. So, it should be priced around £300 :)


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Audi R8 e-tron in Nürburgring Video

Audi R8 e-tron is the electric version of the Audi R8. For many people, electric powered Audi R8 is not something exciting or special, they want to feel the excitement of the petrol engine. I understand them very well and sometimes I agree with them.
However, world is changing so rapidly. A decade ago, mobile phones were no more than texting devices. Now, no one uses text messages, because we use our mobile phone like a computer! This rapid transition of the mobile phones and our ability to adapt this change shows that, electric powered sport car is not something far away and we will get use to them.
Audi R8 e-tron is a concept car powered by four individual electric motors. In total, R8 e-tron produces 308 PS and 4500 Nm of torque, needs only 4.8 seconds to reach 100 kph (62 mph) with 245 km (154 miles) of range.
And during February, Audi R8 e-tron manages to go around Nürburgring 8 minutes and 9 seconds. I never talk about Nürburgring lap times, because they are a bit senseless. You would never have opportunity to push those limits in everyday. However, this lap times is achieved by an electric car and shows that even the electric cars can go really fast.
Audi recently released the video of Audi R-8 e-tron’s lap in Nürburgring.
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New Audi R8 with Facelift

Audi R8 finally received a facelift and get rid of the R-Tronic automatic gearbox. Audi R8 is a really nice but with that single clutch R-Tronic gearbox the whole harmony the car is ruined. Everything is perfect but when it comes to gearbox, perfection did not go well.
Anyway, now Audi R8 offers 7-speed double clutch automatic gearbox, S-Tronic (VW calls it DSG). S-Tronic automatic gearbox is available with V8 and V10 engines, but optional with V8. 4.2-lt FSi V8 engine produces 430 PS and 430 Nm of torque with S-Tronic, R8 needs 4.3 seconds for 100 kph (62 mph) with the top speed of 302 kph (188 mph). If you pay more, you get more! 5.2-lt V10 engine produces 525 PS and 530 Nm of torque and again if you pay more, you get 550 PS and 540 Nm of torque. R8 V10 with Plus packages needs only 3.5 seconds with the top speed 317 kph (197 mph).
You may buy this facelifted better R8 at the end of year. So if you are planning to buy a R8, just wait until this model. It is definitely worth to wait!
Actually, with the new standard headlights Audi R8 looks like a car from alien ship. This facelift definitely made the R8 better :)

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Facelifted R8 Audi Rumours

R8 is one of the most radical design of Audi! When you look at the Audi cars, you can see one thing in common. They all look the same and a bit conservative. I expect to people who have two kids, high salary, nice suits, shop from department stores, they are either dentist or financer. Their life is in a routine that is envied by others.
But R8 is totally the opposite! It was a very radical and at the same time ugly design from Audi. The ugly part is my perception, I am not generalising it! For me, R8 is not a dream car! I would never dream of an Audi R8. It is a nice Audi and that’s for me. One of the main reason for this, it gearbox. While most of the car companies were introducing double clutch auto gearbox in their new cars, Audi preferred to stuck on automated sequential gearbox. Unfortunately, this gearbox is not as rapid as double clutch and not very comfortable during the low speed. But it was cheaper!
As the customers demanded the double clutch, and Audi decided to replace the gearbox. But, there was problem, the chassis was designed for the smaller R-Tronic and Audi redesigned the rear suspension, engine layout, exhaust to make space for the double clutch and they achieved.
Rumours about the engines are 4.2-lt V8 450 PS and 5.2-lt V10 540 PS.
Due to extra working hours for the new gearbox, face-lifted might be a bit more expensive! I am sure it will be a better car but still not on my list!

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Audi RS3 vs. Audi R8 V8 Performance

Sounds a bit unexpected and weird to compare Audi RS3 and Audi R8 V8 Coupe. RS3 is based on A3 and it is relatively cheaper and smaller than the R8, which is a proper sports car! RS3 and R8 are totally different cars. Interestingly, the performance figures do not say the same thing! Actually, they sounds more interesting. 
The new RS3 is powered by 2.5 TFSi engine with 340 HP and R8 4.2 FSi engine with 430 HP. There is only 90 HP is missing between these two cars, and this is not a good result for R8. £40 000 priced Audi RS3 accelerates to 100 kph in 4,6 seconds and £90 000 priced R8 V8 Coupe accelerates to 100 kph in 4,6 seconds.
Unfortunately, twice the price does not bring twice the performance! If you own a R8 and one day overtaken by a RS3, don’t be surprised.

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