hmmm can i get more info on that biturbo badge there....
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INGOLSTADT, Germany - It is now official: the new Audi sports car will be called the Audi R8. Presented as the “Le Mans quattro” concept study two years ago at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi has now taken the decision to build its new sports car. Everything is already being prepared for the series production of the R8 at Audi’s plant in Neckarsulm, due to commence in the fourth quarter of 2006. The market launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2007.28 million euros are being invested in the R8 production line. The Audi subsidiary quattro GmbH will be responsible for production. Development and test construction at quattro GmbH and technical development at AUDI AG are currently in full swing. 250 employees will work on the production of the R8.
“Through the R8 we are looking to build on our successes in motorsport and carry them over to series production. This model represents Audi’s very own interpretation of sportiness,” says Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of AUDI AG, about the new member of the Audi model range.
Audi is relying on intelligent lightweight design for its R8, a core area of expertise in Neckarsulm. The Audi A2, A6 and A8 were all developed at the Aluminium Centre there using lightweight design technology.
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hmmm can i get more info on that biturbo badge there....
#3
Good news!
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Quote, originally posted by exit 63 » hmmm can i get more info on that biturbo badge there....
Audi has annunced as top engine the V8 of the RS4, no V10 because wold to compete with the Lambo Gallardo.
Modified by Nautiliux_vag at 9:56 PM 11/15/2005
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yes i know, but i'm asking about the BITURBO
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The photo is from the Le Mans concept car, which was a biturbo V8.
#7
too bad audi is getting away from the audi + turbo + quattro formula. that would be insane.
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I like the shape of the R8, but I wish the front lights were placed on top versus in the grille section. Does anyone know if this is the final design for this car? Thanks.
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Didn't the Le Mans consept have a BiTurbo V10? Not a BiTurbo V8... "Picking"
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Quote, originally posted by 993 » I like the shape of the R8, but I wish the front lights were placed on top versus in the grille section. Does anyone know if this is the final design for this car? Thanks. This is the concept. It could change before production, but the Q7/Pikes Peak and TT/TT were both very close, so who knows.
As for engine in the concept, it was a biturbo V10 I believe. My mistake.
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I count six cylinders on each side. so... v12 biturbo
Quote, originally posted by exit 63 »
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It's a V10
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Quote, originally posted by Nautiliux_vag »
Audi has annunced as top engine the V8 of the RS4, no V10 because wold to compete with the Lambo Gallardo.Incorrect.. the car will use the RS4 V8 as a base engine, a V10 is still rumored to follow, with less power than the Gallardo, but with more Torque.
#14
Autoweek has a nice little write-up.http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103618
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what names audi is coming up with. simple, straightforward, and futuristic...any guesses when more info will be forthcoming from audi? geneva perhaps.
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Quote, originally posted by rxbg » what names audi is coming up with. simple, straightforward, and futuristic... any guesses when more info will be forthcoming from audi? geneva perhaps.
Paris, Fall 2006 I'm told.
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