R8 Audi R8 V10 Sport

[sako97]

These pictures show what could be a lightweight hardcore version of the R8 V10. The company has made no secret of its desire to create Sport versions of the TT and R8, which would be sharper and more track-focused.
Extensive weight gains would be achieved by the simpler bucket seats and removal of luxuries such as the stereo and air-conditioning. There are also motorsport-style quick-release buttons for the front cladding.


Visual changes, as can be seen from these spy shots, would be centred around sucking the car into the asphalt. The fixed rear wing and small aerodynamic blades fixed to the front bumper would give the car more traction.


The previous-generation Audi TT was treated to the Sport treatment, creating a limited-edition model with more power and less weight.
Audi hinted last year that intensified versions of its sports cars were likely; so far this black car and a similar silver R8 have been seen testing at the Nurburgring.


The power gains over the standard 518bhp R8 V10 will be minimal, however, ensuring that the car will still fall shy of the Lamborghini Gallardo’s LP560-4’s 552bhp.

Audi R8 Sport spied

 

[DaSilva]

stupid stupid stupid the R8 is for those who wants a normal fast car..
want track car buy a Porscha
want real fun buy a viper srt-10
want extremeness gallardo

R8 V8 the only one I like.
nb. design whise the V10 looks better..

Stupid Audi Stupid Audi Stupid Audi

 

[The Pretender]

I don't like the fixed rearspoiler at all, it look hideous.

 

[Kowalski]

I can live without an stereo, but please don't take the air-conditioning away!

 

[Zafiro]

lightweight hardcore version of the R8 V10 LoL BMW

 

[Merc1]

Is the Gallardo going to be threatened by this? If it isn't then why bother?

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[Mr Robert]

Is the Gallardo going to be threatened by this? If it isn't then why bother?

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Superleggera?

This is great news and proper proof that Audi caters for the driving enthusiasts.

 

[DaSilva]

Superleggera?

This is great news and proper proof that Audi caters for the driving enthusiasts.

So the normal V8 woun't do?
this will be hideous expensive and useless period!

 

[Cashmere]

R8 csl!! Woot! Woot!

 

[Mr Robert]

So the normal V8 woun't do?
this will be hideous expensive and useless period!

In my world the R8 V8 would do very well. But I guess that if this is a success, then the concept will be applied to other models, basic market skimming.

 

[DaSilva]

In my world the R8 V8 would do very well. But I guess that if this is a success, then the concept will be applied to other models, basic market skimming.

maybe true. but I will always find anyother model above the R8V8
useless. !

 

[Mr Robert]

maybe true. but I will always find anyother model above the R8V8
useless. !

You have to look at it from the bright side, the introduction of the R8 V10 could hurt the resale price of the R8 V8

 

[klier]

lightweight hardcore version of the R8 V10 LoL BMW

You seriously have issues

 

[Merc1]

Audi has been back at the Nurburgring testing a hardcore version of the R8, rumoured to be a Clubsport version.

This time around our snappers have captured a far more modified version of the R8. This car not only sports a fixed rear wing and small aero blades at the front, but extensively modified bodywork at the rear.

The diffuser appears larger and the pipes are no longer oval RS items, replaced with drainpipe-style round exhausts. The car now rides on large RS6 alloys and large intakes have been cut out of the rear bumper.

Fresh reports suggest the R8 could be two-wheel drive using similar hardware to the new LP550-2 ‘Valentino Balboni'. This is unlikely however as it would mark a considerable departure from Audi's tradition of powering its fast cars through all four wheels.

A lightweight interior and possibly composite panels will help contribute towards a 50kg weight reduction.

The power gains over the standard 518bhp R8 V10 will be minimal, however, ensuring that the car will still fall shy of the Lamborghini Gallardo’s LP560-4’s 552bhp.


Audi R8 'Clubsport' spied - Autocar.co.uk


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[Mockenrue]

This could be what they're using in order to get homologation for GT2 qualification (the R8 LMS has been doing very well in GT3 this year). That would lend some credibility to the RWD theory as Lamborghini have already developed the chassis for the LP550-2. Just a thought.

 

[PanterroR]

New info says following:

-Quattro

-115 kg less than standard R8 V10

-560 hp

-MY 2011



Source: AutoScoops - View topic - Audi R8 V10 Clubsport

 

[Mr Robert]

Let's hope there is something real behind these figues...

 

[Centurion]

That sounds dangerously powerful, a bit frightening for the Lambo

 

[DaSilva]

No quattro?

I personally don't understand the balance between Lambo and Audi...
Unless of course the new generation Lambo (starting with a new Murcielago supercar) will be "more" .... lighter than the Audi, stiffer than the Audi, faster than the Audi lower than the Audi.... +++

Audi was ment to be a super car for a family that was in a hurry...
this R8 is useless and too insane for a family.

 

[The Pretender]

No quattro?

100% quattro for certain.