R8 Audi R8 earns European Car Magazine Editors' Choice Award.


The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German car manufacturer Audi AG in 2006. Production ended in the first quarter of 2024. Production: June 2006 – March 2024 (45,949 Units), Model years: 2007–2024

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Audi R8 earns European Car Magazine Editors' Choice Award.

Amid intense Euro-specific competition, Audi's stunning R8 sports coupe proved to be the most technologically advanced, strikingly handsome performance vehicle the editors at european car Magazine have seen in almost a decade. Winning european car's 2008 Editors' Choice award by a significant margin, the R8 distinguished itself among the european car staff as a completely
viable supercar - a vehicle capable of getting groceries or going flat-out at LeMans.

"It's rare to find a car like the R8, because it manages to bring supercar performance and styling to the point where it can be used every day," said Les Bidrawn, european car's editor. "We tend to ask a lot from our cars--we're hard on them. The fact that the R8 stood up to our exhaustive tests speaks volumes about its fantastic technology and user-friendly ergonomics. I guess you could consider the R8 the world's most reliable supercar...we like that."

In addition to performance, the Editors' Choice takes into account ergonomics, styling, user-friendliness and price. Also considered is the difficult-to-explain excitement that comes from a great car--basically, a 'how does this car make you feel?' gauge.

Upon receiving the award, Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America, Inc. had this to say: "european car is a prestigious publication and Audi is a prestigious brand and since both appeal to a sophisticated clientele, it's a good match. We are very proud of the car and it is an honor to receive the award and recognition for the efforts of our engineers. The R8 represents the pinnacle of Audi's engineering abilities and showcases what we are capable of."

Obviously, the editors at european car feel the Audi R8 excelled across the board. "To be honest, this is the type of excellence we've come to expect from Audi," added Bidrawn. "The company set the bar very high and managed to exceed it."

About European Car

With 50,000 subscribers and 445,000 readers worldwide, european car, Tuner Cars, European Import, & Sports Cars - European Car Magazine, brings the foreign driving experience to life for its readers. European Car is published by Source Interlink Media, a division of Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORC), a media and marketing services company and one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences. Source Interlink is also a leading distributor of home entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, games, books, and related items.

Audi's R8 Garners european car Magazine 2008 Editors' Choice Award
 

Audi

Audi AG is a German automotive manufacturer of luxury vehicles headquartered in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany. A subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, the company’s origins date back to the early 20th century and the initial enterprises (Horch and the Audiwerke) founded by engineer August Horch (1868–1951). Two other manufacturers (DKW and Wanderer) also contributed to the foundation of Auto Union in 1932. The modern Audi era began in the 1960s, when Volkswagen acquired Auto Union from Daimler-Benz, and merged it with NSU Motorenwerke in 1969.
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