The first test: Audi R8 vs. Ferrari F430
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The first test: Audi R8 vs. Ferrari F430
From the German AMS.
Audi R8 vs. Ferrari F430
specs:
4.2-litres V8 vs. 4.4-litres V8
420 PS @ 7,800 rpm vs. 490 PS @ 8,500 rpm
430 NM @ 4,500 rpm vs. 465 NM @ 5,250 rpm
420 PS @ 7,800 rpm vs. 490 PS @ 8,500 rpm
430 NM @ 4,500 rpm vs. 465 NM @ 5,250 rpm
length x width x height: 4421 x 1904 x 1252 vs. 4512 x 1923 x 1214 mm
wheelbase: 2650 vs. 2600 mm
wheelbase: 2650 vs. 2600 mm
AWD, 6-speed manual vs. RWD, 6-speed manual
0-100km/h: 4.6 vs. 3.9 secs.
Vmax: 301 vs. 316 km/h
MSRP: 104,400 vs. 149,700 EUR
Round by round:
Round 1: Heritage
Ferrari:
14 F1 constructor´s titles, 14 F1 Driver´s championships, 192 F1 victories, the successors: the 360, 355 GTS, 348 tb
14 F1 constructor´s titles, 14 F1 Driver´s championships, 192 F1 victories, the successors: the 360, 355 GTS, 348 tb
Audi:
five 24 hrs du Mans victories, the successors: Audi quattro, Audi Avus concept
five 24 hrs du Mans victories, the successors: Audi quattro, Audi Avus concept
Round 2: Design
Pininfarina vs. Walter da Silva
Round 3: Technology
Audi alu space frame, chassis based on the Lamborghini Gallardo vs. Ferrari alu bodywork
1560 kg vs. 1460 kg
AWD vs. RWD
6-speed manual vs. 6-speed manual with launch control
1560 kg vs. 1460 kg
AWD vs. RWD
6-speed manual vs. 6-speed manual with launch control
Round 4: Performance
Ferrari: better acceleration, higher top speed
Audi: more traction and grip, better handling
Audi: more traction and grip, better handling
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Great post Erik. I can't wait for this car to be released. Is this a prototype, one of, or the real production car? I think the V10 will be a much better comparison when it's released.
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Thanks for the article!
I think the R8 is more of a match to the Carrera's (S/4S) than the F430s .. accerleration/handling wise. Either way, I am still on the fence when it comes down to looks .. still looks a bit off personally.
I think the R8 is more of a match to the Carrera's (S/4S) than the F430s .. accerleration/handling wise. Either way, I am still on the fence when it comes down to looks .. still looks a bit off personally.
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Thanks for the article. I guess it's a good thing that they are comparing the R8 to the F430. After seeing the R8 in person at the NYC forum, I went to the Ferrari showroom down the block and I have to say that I thought the R8 looked better. The F430 seemed a bit boring after looking at the R8, but thats my opinion.
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Again nice move Erik!
Both incredibly good cars as we can see...but I'd still go for the Ferrari...probably too easy to say but that's me
Both incredibly good cars as we can see...but I'd still go for the Ferrari...probably too easy to say but that's me
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