Tag: R8

This is a rendering of the 2015 Audi R8 envisioned by artist Lutz Valdeig. Valdeig’s rendering differs from Sebastian Kunz’s recent rendering in that this R8 represents the brand’s overall design theme. Kunz’s rendering (below) is based off the Nanuk concept. While both designs look fantastic, Valdeig’s approach looks more plausible for its nod to […] More »

Do you remember Audi’s ad for the R8  while back where they just let the thing run through the gears? That was a great idea. Alpha Performance learned from the best and did basically the same thing. Well, except with two turbos. I invite to you turn down the lights, sit back, turn put your […] More »

Let me just preface this by saying that this is dumb and dangerous. I can’t pretend that it’s not. I mean, we do feature a good bit of street racing, but most of the time those races are pretty short and generally aren’t on crowded highways. This is the opposite of that. The dude in […] More »

Believe it or not, there are some people reading this who have a penchant for turbo lag. To all three of you, prepare to feel your upper lips tremble, for you will soon say goodbye to your beloved boost kick-in. Over the years, internal-combustion engines have become more efficient. Efficient engines mean low exhaust energy, […] More »

Wait, is this even fair? Chris Harris pits a bone stock Audi R8 V10 and Porsche 911 Turbo S against a heavily modified Litchfield packing 750 horsepower, plus revised suspension and bigger brakes. Ok, maybe it brings the Nissan’s price more in line with the Germans, but still… Anyway, watch the video to see which […] More »

Summer is coming to an end, and the autoshow season is kicking back into gear. Moscow is the first. Although it’s a small show, there are still a few cars that warrant attention. Like Audi’s new R8, for instance. Key external changes include revised headlights, new diffusers, exhuasts, and a swanky new R8 logo. We […] More »

Finally! Seven years after it’s arrival, Audi’s R8 is finally getting a much deserved refresh. While it’s been updated with additional models and features, it’s yet to be given a proper “facelift” that we typically see before they get started on an all new model. Topping the R8 range is the new “V10 plus”. The […] More »