Spy Shots: Audi R8 V10 at the 'Ring?
To the untrained eye this might appear to be just another run-of-the-mill Audi R8 lapping the vaunted Nurburgring Nordschleife. But a closer look at the details reveal that this may just be the production-ready V10-powered version of the supercar from Ingolstadt.
Firstly, eyewitness accounts relate that the vehicle pictured above has a distinct exhaust note over the V8-powered version. We could take that at face value, or take a closer look at the revised intakes that would be needed to cool the larger engine lest it burst into flames like previous prototypes. The side intakes underneath the blades behind the doors are larger, and the front side grilles underneath the sinister headlamps have two bars instead of one. Audi has several versions of the V10, including the twin-turbo unit in the devastating RS6 and the normally-aspirated version in the latest Gallardo LP560-4, but we'll just have to wait – possibly until Paris – to find out which version has been shoehorned into Iron Man's choice mode of transportation.
[Source: Bridge to Gantry]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Sandok 8:04AM (6/23/2008)
5 bucks it's the RS6 V10 ;)
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BigMcLargeHuge 8:59AM (6/23/2008)
I don't want to take that bet, because I hope you are right.
Crashmaxx 8:05AM (6/23/2008)
DO WANT!
This is my supercar of choice.
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Mick Richard\\\'s 7:29PM (6/23/2008)
Move over Lotus and M3 BMW enthusiast because Audi has not only super sedans but also now they have super cars. Hey look into web forums (ultimatecarpage.com) thank you.
martin 8:24AM (6/23/2008)
i'd imagine it would be a naturally aspirated version at around 450bhp, any more and its getting into gallardo territory, and its going to be so much cheaper, why would they bother. maybe the gallardo will get the twin turbo, we can only hope
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Mobius_1 8:47AM (6/23/2008)
No "Steam" around the car! (see Top Gear S10E02 if you don't get me)
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Robert 10:05AM (6/23/2008)
Can this one complete a lap with out bursting in to flames? lol
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Larry Peterson 11:33AM (6/23/2008)
That's hot.
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Larry Peterson 11:28AM (6/23/2008)
That's hot!!! Gimme one!
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Larry Peterson 11:34AM (6/23/2008)
That's hot. Gimme one!
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Mattias 12:28PM (6/23/2008)
The R8 clearly is no supercar from Ingolstadt! Like all Audi Aluminum bodies (and some Lamborghini bodies) this car is completely built in Neckarsulm. Thus the Heilbronn registration plates (HN) instead of IN.
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