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0-302.52km/h in 15.648 seconds!
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
0-302.52km/h in 15.648 seconds!
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7.26 @ 205 mph
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Thank You for sharing I'm a massive Underground Racing Lamborghini's or Audi's guy!
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Exquisite the R8, well, both...
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Audi Teases "Something Special" For Outgoing R8 On September 12
Audi seems to be saying farewell to the R8 in an exciting way.
Audi claims it has "something special planned" on Instagram (see post below). According to the automaker, "It's the R8’s Last Lap." The debut of whatever the brand is teasing is on September 12 at 9:00 AM Eastern.
The images show an R8 in camouflage featuring a blocky pattern of red, black, and silver rectangles. A small Audi-Sport-branded wing is on the back. From what the automaker is showing, this model doesn't look significantly different from the existing version of the supercar.
Audi makes no secret about retiring the R8 for the 2024 model year in the United States. It even created the $251,395 Audi R8 GT that the brand decided to bring just 150 units into the US.
This Instagram post suggests there might be a few even more exclusive vehicles. Although, no specific details are available yet.
Motor1.com Editor-in-Chief Seyth Miersma did a Last Drive Review of the R8 in August. He told the story of his first time driving the original generation and transitioned that into being behind the wheel of the latest one.
"The subtle steering, palpitating V10 soundtrack, and crazy grip of this send-off car all track with my fond memories of R8s past. And of course my smile after getting out of the car, 1.5 laps and half a career after that first ride, was as big as ever," Miersma wrote in that story.
The R8's future is very uncertain. There are rumors about Audi developing an electric version. However, the new model might have a completely different appearance. It could share a platform with the 718 Boxster's upcoming EV replacement.
Unlike the previous generations of the R8, Lamborghini plans to make the Huracan successor its own product with no relation to the Audi counterpart. Lambo is making so much money from the Urus that it doesn't have to share parts with the German automaker for the upcoming supercar.
www.motor1.com
A very difficult farewell for one of my favourite supercars!
Audi seems to be saying farewell to the R8 in an exciting way.
Audi claims it has "something special planned" on Instagram (see post below). According to the automaker, "It's the R8’s Last Lap." The debut of whatever the brand is teasing is on September 12 at 9:00 AM Eastern.
The images show an R8 in camouflage featuring a blocky pattern of red, black, and silver rectangles. A small Audi-Sport-branded wing is on the back. From what the automaker is showing, this model doesn't look significantly different from the existing version of the supercar.
Audi makes no secret about retiring the R8 for the 2024 model year in the United States. It even created the $251,395 Audi R8 GT that the brand decided to bring just 150 units into the US.
This Instagram post suggests there might be a few even more exclusive vehicles. Although, no specific details are available yet.
Motor1.com Editor-in-Chief Seyth Miersma did a Last Drive Review of the R8 in August. He told the story of his first time driving the original generation and transitioned that into being behind the wheel of the latest one.
"The subtle steering, palpitating V10 soundtrack, and crazy grip of this send-off car all track with my fond memories of R8s past. And of course my smile after getting out of the car, 1.5 laps and half a career after that first ride, was as big as ever," Miersma wrote in that story.
The R8's future is very uncertain. There are rumors about Audi developing an electric version. However, the new model might have a completely different appearance. It could share a platform with the 718 Boxster's upcoming EV replacement.
Unlike the previous generations of the R8, Lamborghini plans to make the Huracan successor its own product with no relation to the Audi counterpart. Lambo is making so much money from the Urus that it doesn't have to share parts with the German automaker for the upcoming supercar.
Audi Teases "Something Special" For Outgoing R8 On September 12
Audi claims it has "something special planned" on Instagram (see post below). According to the automaker, "It's the R8’s Last Lap."
www.motor1.com
A very difficult farewell for one of my favourite supercars!
Jonathan19
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That V10 sound is exquisite!
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First two pictures same run 300km/h then 1/2 mile the third picture is another run.
It's bloody quick. These V10's have DEFINITELY earned they're place as exquisite examples of FI-ICE.
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Yes Mate, it's over now.
And the Audi boys are saying no hybrid replacement it'll be EV?
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Yes, EV only ans will be show in concept next year.
Also little plus, RS6 GT have chance to be seen in November.
savage-It
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nice...any idea how many hp will have this last version?
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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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