2016 Audi R8 V10 Plus tested

auf Deutsch · 12-15-2015, 06:46 PM

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...us-test-review

Pretty damn impressive

mremg · 12-15-2015, 11:22 PM

Yep. Very cool that R8 still has a NA V10. 0-60 in 2.6s is a little excessive, but in the era of Tesla and electric torque that is quite impressive.

I only wish it looked as good as the previous gen. But, oh well.

lens · 12-15-2015, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mremg

Yep. Very cool that R8 still has a NA V10. 0-60 in 2.6s is a little excessive, but in the era of Tesla and electric torque that is quite impressive.

I only wish it looked as good as the previous gen. But, oh well.

That's as fast as a Mclaren P1 from 0-60!

Wolf 335 · 12-16-2015, 12:21 AM

Whats with the bad creases on the leather?

///M ARMY · 12-16-2015, 12:34 AM

oh wow thats nuts. I actually like it.

mremg · 12-16-2015, 12:36 AM

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That's as fast as a Mclaren P1 from 0-60!

Yes! By excessive I meant too much performance/speed for that class. Crazy.

KingOfJericho · 12-16-2015, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Whats with the bad creases on the leather?

It's a press car getting lots of use and the bolsters are quite high on that car. My S4 had the same creases.

auf Deutsch · 12-16-2015, 08:48 AM

C/D TEST RESULTS: R8 V10

Zero to 60 mph: 2.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 6.1 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 10.4 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 14.6 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 3.3 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.1 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 10.6 sec @ 132 mph
Top speed (drag limited, mfr's claim): 205 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 151 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.01 g
curb weight: 3664

C/D TEST RESULTS: 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S

Zero to 60 mph: 2.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 6.5 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 16.5 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 3.8 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.1 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 10.8 sec @ 126 mph
Top speed (drag limited, mfr's est): 198 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 144 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.09 g
curb weight: 3588

2015 Huracan
Curb weight: 3423 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:

Zero to 60 mph: 2.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 5.7 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 13.3 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 3.2 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 1.9 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.0 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 10.4 sec @ 135 mph
Top speed (redline ltd, mfr's claim): 202 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 144 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.01 g

gonzo · 12-16-2015, 08:57 AM

^
Look at the 0-150.
Holy cheetah freak.

You might put V10 Plus on that post above, if those are it's numbers and not non plus car. Just an idea lol

Red Bread · 12-16-2015, 10:20 AM

Prepare for the Porsche Brigade to descend and proffer 1,000 excuses and whip out just how awesomely bad ass the 991.2 is gonna be.

JNoSol · 12-16-2015, 10:21 AM

The only Audi I would ever have in my garage.

FL335 · 12-16-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Prepare for the Porsche Brigade to descend and proffer 1,000 excuses and whip out just how awesomely bad ass the 991.2 is gonna be.

Yeah...stops quicker, handles better and quicker 0-60. Whats your point?

Red Bread · 12-16-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FL335

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Prepare for the Porsche Brigade to descend and proffer 1,000 excuses and whip out just how awesomely bad ass the 991.2 is gonna be.

Yeah...stops quicker, handles better and quicker 0-60. Whats your point?

What's my point? None. But some people can't sleep at night when a 911 isn't the supreme performance car in any situation. Look at the other threads around here.

auf Deutsch · 12-16-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Prepare for the Porsche Brigade to descend and proffer 1,000 excuses and whip out just how awesomely bad ass the 991.2 is gonna be.

Actually, the Porsche brigade consists of one member but his persistent onslaught of Porsche propaganda leads you to believe he has an army backing him. If I posted this in the VS section of the F8x M3 forum, he'd be sure to descend and begin spewing rhetoric. Let's see if he can sniff it out over here.

lens · 12-16-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by auf Deutsch

Actually, the Porsche brigade consists of one member but his persistent onslaught of Porsche propaganda leads you to believe he has an army backing him. If I posted this in the VS section of the F8x M3 forum, he'd be sure to descend and begin spewing rhetoric. Let's see if he can sniff it out over here.

Lemme throw some fuel into the fire.

djDori_C · 12-16-2015, 11:32 AM

Another supercar that no longer offers 6MT 😔
I guess it is the way of the future...
I'm not ready to give it up yet

Dansc · 12-16-2015, 01:29 PM

Very impressive numbers. I always liked the style of the R8 but performance was always a no go for me. This looks very interesting and I am sure I will test drive it and might have to buy one after 1-2 years of production.

stranger · 12-16-2015, 01:34 PM

Could be my next car but I would more likely Go for the twin turbo v6 and tune it

That would be awesome

mremg · 12-16-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stranger

Could be my next car but I would more likely Go for the twin turbo v6 and tune it

That would be awesome

I'm not sure Audi will go for a Twin Turbo V6 in the R8. There were rumors of a 5-cyl engine from the TT RS used for a entry level R8. Other hand, they might also use the V8 in development right now with Porsche.

But how can anyone not like that V10? The only downside is cost/taxes on emissions.

stranger · 12-16-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mremg

I'm not sure Audi will go for a Twin Turbo V6 in the R8. There were rumors of a 5-cyl engine from the TT RS used for a entry level R8. Other hand, they might also use the V8 in development right now with Porsche.

But how can anyone not like that V10? The only downside is cost/taxes on emissions.

According to the rumours the v6 twin turbo will replace the v8

I can't see them putting the ttrs engine in the flag ship model

I had the ttrs before my m3 which was stage 2

See5 · 12-16-2015, 05:59 PM

I think I'd rather have a 570S. Still a strong performer though and you know you'll be able to strap a set of big turbos on to it and blast into hyperspace if needed.

mremg · 12-16-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stranger

According to the rumours the v6 twin turbo will replace the v8

I can't see them putting the ttrs engine in the flag ship model

I had the ttrs before my m3 which was stage 2

There are rumors about 5-cyl and TT V6.
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/05/22/a...linder-report/

http://jalopnik.com/the-2016-audi-r8...lly-1687790748

I can see either engines being a tough sell compared to a V8. 5-cyl from the RS3/TTRS or a 6-cyl from the S4/RS4. Personally, I wish they would just stick to NA V10 only as long as possible.

Side note - How do you like your M3 compared to the TT RS? I drive a TT RS now and am genuinely curious about M3/Cayman.

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