R8 clubsport on the way

[catchmyshadow]

The Audi R8 is on a diet! Car spies have caught a second R8 V10 Clubsport mule lapping the Nurburgring in Germany, this time finished in stealth-like matte black paint. Set to be the fourth model in the R8 line up, following V8 and V10 versions of the Coupe and the Spyder variant revealed at Frankfurt last week, the Clubsport will be the most focused incarnation of the supercar so far. And with its wild rear wing, enlarged rear diffuser and more prominent bodykit, you’ll certainly see it coming. Taking its lead from hardcore models such as the Lamborghini LP550-2 Valentino Balboni and the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, the Clubsport will feature a stripped-out cabin and ditch an all-wheel drive transmission in favour of a lighter and more dynamic rear-wheel drive setup. The 525bhp 5.2-litre V10 from the coupe will receive a mild boost in power, while around 50kg will be shed from the kerbweight, meaning performance should be mind-blowing. Expect the 0-60mph sprint to be dispatched in the region of 3.5 seconds and a top speed approaching 200mph. Sources have revealed that an unveil at the Essen Motor Show in Germany in November is likely, with the car actually going on sale in the first quarter of 2010.

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[ZaneO]

*That* will be an awesome R8.

[2slow2speed]

Nice!, wonder if it will be made available in the US market.

[JonM]

Audi is stepping their game up, RWD?! I'm liking this as a Scuderia, V Spec, and GT2 killer.

[photogS]

RWD would be fantastic

[NewSong]

RWD makes this a winner.

[InrevInc]

Rear with the round pipes makes it look like a TT though!

[Black997Turbo]

Originally Posted by jonm

audi is stepping their game up, rwd?! I'm liking this as a scuderia, v spec, and gt2 killer.

hahahaha that's a joke

[jstrat85]

nice!

[ZZinger]

Hot!!!!!! price $200+ ????

[wedouglas]

Originally Posted by Black997Turbo

hahahaha that's a joke

Not really. Let the engine breathe like the Lamborghini, chop the weight, and you'll certainly be in the ball game. 560 is already proven to have the same, if not more straight line speed than those cars, so couple that with the R8 advantages and you have a winner.

[casper]

love the rear end with the diffuser

[noekult]

The price could make either a "win" or a "blah...".

[tzh]

Lovin the matted black >

[JonM]

Originally Posted by Black997Turbo

hahahaha that's a joke

Got anything to back up your statement?

Here are some Nordschleife numbers to wrap your mind around

R8 V10
7:44:00

F430 Scuderia
7:39:00

997 GT2
7:31:00

So please explain to me how the R8 w/ less weight and more power in that V10 wont beat and or come close to these numbers? Maybe the V Spec is a little far fetched, but the rest are more than reachable especially if they integrate a different suspension like the others have.