Audi insider claims V10 R8 will beat ZR1 around the 'Ring
Click above for gallery of the Audi R8 V10
Them's fightin' words, but when we're talking about a V10-powered version of the Audi R8, you'd better be taking them seriously. According to an Audi insider as reported by Auto Motor und Sport in Sweden, the more powerful R8 will set a new lap record for a production car at the Nurburgring. That would mean coming in under the 7:26 lap time claimed by the Corvette ZR1 (and taken by the Pagani Zonda F), and faster than the Nissan GT-R's 7:29, but the big question remains whether it could out-gun the GT-R V-Spec's purported 7:25.
The R8 V10 – with whatever name it will adopt – is expected to make its production-guise debut at the Paris Motor Show this coming October. That'll make for some delicious eye-candy, but the real treat will be to see how the German supercar holds up against the Americans and the Japanese on the 'Ring.
Gallery: Audi R8 V10 spied at quattro GmbH
[Source: Auto Motor & Sport (Sweden) via Motor Authority]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
eb110americana 1:33PM (7/28/2008)
Shouldn't Lamborghinis be setting the lap records over at VW group?
Reply
RG 1:46PM (7/28/2008)
Very true, using that rationale by Audi, the LP-560 is faster than a GT-R V-spec right?
I mean since the Lambo has more power, the same AWD system and the same chassis it stands to reason it should be faster than the RS8 and all of the cars Audi claims the RS8 is quicker than.
Marty 1:48PM (7/28/2008)
It won't happen because of one word: heritage.
Lamborghini was always about being outrageous and excessive. Yes, their cars (and lone SUV) are fast, but people buy and recognize Lamborghini for their exclusivity. It is an image car.
Audi was into motorsports before WWII, and has always made hits involving rally, touring, and prototype racing. It would make no sense to give the title to the Italians. People think that Lamborghini competes with Ferrari, which they don't.
In short, VW will keep making Audi the fast company and Lamborghini the loud company.
Big Bad 6:22PM (7/28/2008)
Lets hope Marty is right
Cary 1:26AM (7/31/2008)
@Marty:
Audi lost the first organized motor race to a Mercedes. Just a bit of history for you.
rsfourever 1:34PM (7/28/2008)
i wonder what Porsche will think about this. I hope they won't kill Audi's performance ambitions when they inevitably (and unfortunately) take over the VWAG...
Reply
Justin 1:35PM (7/28/2008)
And how much will this cost compared to the ZR1 or V Spec?
More importantly, what will it sound like?
Reply
Blair Thiessen 1:45PM (7/28/2008)
Cost? Not sure
Sound? Absolutely amazing!
Look it up there are already some sound videos of the V10 R8
azzo45 6:26PM (7/28/2008)
ZR1 MSRP: $105,000 (but the Chevy dealers are gonna jack you for now...)
Audi R8: $108,000-$112,000 depending where you live.
I like the Vette... but for 5K more... I'll roll in the mid engine R8 (& pretend I'm Tony Stark/ Iron Man baby)!!!!
Seriously though... the shape of the R8 is more exclusive than the Corvette/ Corvette Z06 / Corvette ZR1 & IMO fits the six figure price tag.
CORVETTE ZR1 1:44PM (7/28/2008)
Not Going to Happen.. But if it dose il be trading in my ZR1 for an Audi R8 V10. lol...
Reply
Marty 1:49PM (7/28/2008)
You don't own a ZR-1. Period. You even implied not long ago that you still live with your dad. I doubt you're even old enough to drive.
Alex 1:51PM (7/28/2008)
i do hope you're joking.
one should buy a car because they'll enjoy it, not because of the bragging rights over the car being fastest around the Ring.
i plan to keep my dinky little Honda S2000 because it's a great car. comparatively, it has an abysmal Ring time and is really not aging gracefully. but i'll still keep it because it's the best car in the world for me. i didn't buy it for bragging rights (what do i have to brag about anymore, anyway? the engine "wow" factor of the F20 has passed).
that's why i hope you're joking.
i dun mean to pick on you. just felt i had to say it.
JD 2:08PM (7/28/2008)
ZR1, shut up, we know you don't own a ZR1. And a V8 Vantage. Or your dad's Silverado. You don't even type with correct spelling, haha, give me a break. If you own a ZR1, I own an Enzo. And a Carrera GT. So there!
FSM 2:47PM (7/28/2008)
I know a dude that is loaded who lives with his parents (part of the reason why he's loaded). Also since when did smarts (the ability to spell correctly) correlate with the size of ones bank account? Unfortunately most rich people I know are absolute morons, and some of the smartest people I know, have PhD's, rent apartments, and drive used vehicles.
sw 3:52PM (7/28/2008)
I will stop questioning your cars and wealth the moment you can send me a cheque for $10,000. Should be nothing for a supercar owning, bodybuilding, and beautiful celebrity women charmer you.
CORVETTE ZR1 4:21PM (7/28/2008)
Just so we make this clear...
Cars i own.
2008 Corvette Z06
2007 Corvette Z06
2002 Camaro SS
2007 Hummer H2 SUT
Cars i have owned in the past.
2006 Corvette Z06 Lingenfelter Twin Supercharged. 1300rwhp
99-06 Mustangs.
Cars my Family owns.
2006 Cadillac CTS-V
2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
No... Aston Martin ok ?
Now... Leave me alone Guys... Do not replay to this post Thank you...
R 4:24PM (7/28/2008)
@FSM, you mean like that rich kid in his bimmer full of other kids as he drove off the end of a runway?
hydrogenvodka 2:56AM (7/29/2008)
Didn't you just say you owned a ZR-1 as well?
azzo45 11:21AM (7/29/2008)
Everybody knows when you own a 2007 Z06... ya gotta own a 2008 Z06!!! :) :)
pheer6224 1:48PM (7/28/2008)
I never would have guessed. Maybe that's because the corvette is a finely tuned sports car with a 1960s powerboat engine in it. The Audi is about surgical precision, not power alone. Also, I think the stig prefers the Audi.
Reply