MTM Audi R8 in GT3 RS Porsche green and 560 horsepower
MTM has started a new individualization program for the Audi R8. To show what the program is all about they have created a one of a kind Audi R8 finished with “Porsche 2D8″ green - same color that the Porsche uses on the GT3 RS.
Other notable exterior changes include a carbon fiber front splitter, side skirts and a rear diffuser.
Audi releases a new R8 V10 5.2 FSI Quattro video
In addition to the first video that was released few weeks ago Audi has released a new video of the R8 V10.
Those of you who have missed all the news about the R8 V10 here is a quick refreshment: Power comes from a modified V10 found in the Lamborghini Gallardo that now develops 528 horsepower.
Audi wants to step into Murcielago shoes?
It is rumored that after dropping the V12 TDI plan for R8, Audi engineers are still working on a more powerful unit than the R8 V10 5,2 FTI Quattro.
Just to get back on Lamborghini which they happen to own? InsideLine reports that Audi is working on an engine that should overpower the 5,2 V10 and its 528 hp.
Rendered speculation: 2010 Audi R8 Spyder
So far we have seen the spy shots and also official sketch by Audi how the R8 Spyder will look like. Problem with spy shots(if the car is disguised) and sketches is that they work as teasers.
Until Audi releases official images of the R8 Spyder our artist has created a rendering of the open top R8.
We expect the R8 Spyder to come first with the 4.2-liter V8 producing 420 hp. Later on more powerful version with Lamborghini’s 5.2-liter V10 producing 528 hp should follow.
Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI in hot red
Yesterday Audi revealed the R8 V10 5.2 FSI. Today Audi released new images of a HOT red R8 V10. Looks like it is time to change the wallpaper as these are the hottest images of any Audi we have ever seen.
If you are planning to visit Detroit Auto show next month you can see the car in live. Luckily you don’t have to wait for too long to drive this 528 hp supercar, as in Europe it will be available already from April.
Video: GT3-spec Audi R8 LMS
Audi introduced the GT3-spec R8 at this year’s Essen Motor Show and in addition to previous images has also released the first video of the R8 LMS.
R8 LMS will be available from autumn 2009. Because the GT3 regulations prohibit the use of four-wheel drive the Audi R8 comes with the typical GT rear-wheel drive. R8 LMS has over 500 hp and all this power is sent to the rear wheels via a newly developed six-speed sequential sports gearbox.
The suspension uses almost exclusively components from the production line. A comprehensive list of safety equipment guarantees the highest-level of passive safety. A modified front end and a large rear-wing generate the required downforce for the race track.
Essen 2008: PPI Razor GTR
PPI Automotive Design will introduce a PPI Razor GTR at this year’s Essen Motor Show.
The goal was to improve the power-to-weight ratio of the Audi R8 while simultaneously strengthening the motor, increasing performance, improving handling dynamics, and managing to reduce the weight of the Audi R8.
Audi R8 by Project Kahn with 20″ carbon fiber wheels
![](http://www.globalmotors.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/kahn-r8-2.jpg "Audi R8 by Project Kahn with 20\\" carbon fiber wheels")
Remember the 599 GTB Fiorano by Project Kahn? If You do, then you already noticed the same wheels on this Audi R8 here. These 20″ F1-X carbon fiber light weight wheels are the nicest ones we have seen by Project Kahn.
In addition to the new wheels Kahn engineers improved the handling by lowering the suspension.
Continue to read: Audi R8 by Project Kahn with 20″ carbon fiber wheels
Vizualtech R 8.8 BioCat inspired by Audi R8
Swedish company Vizualtech has designed a 8.8 meter (29 feet) long catamaran with inspiration from the Audi R8.
It was designed for a Dubai race boat company. Power comes either from a modified biodiesel V10 engine or from two smaller V8 engines with 320 hp.
Estimated top speed is around 110 mph. Materials used are very light and strong. This is the first catamaran we have ever seen that comes with gullwing doors.
Audi R8 gets supercharged by MTM
What if the current Audi R8 is not powerful enough with its 420 hp? You can always wait till the V10 version with over 500 hp comes out next year or you can turn into Audi experts at MTM.
MTM has developed a twin-screw supercharger for the current 4.2-liter V8 in the Audi R8 that increases power output to 552 hp. New sprint time from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is 3.9 seconds. Top speed is 315 km.
Spy video: 2010 Audi R8 Spider on Nürburgring
Here we have a great video of the R8 Spider on the Nürburgring. Audi R8 Spider/Targa was first spotted end of August. R8 Spider will first get the sandard R8’s 420 hp 4.2-liter V8. As the coupe version is getting the 5.0-liter twin turbocharged V10 with 680 hp next year so will the spider most likely.
We expect to see the R8 Spider in full glory at Frankfurt Motor Show next September.
Audi develops GT3 race version of the R8
For the first time, Audi Sport will offer a racing sports car specifically developed for customer use in the form of the powerful 500 hp plus GT3 version of the Audi R8 which will be available from autumn 2009.
The logistics and factory space required for the AUDI AG customer programme will be created over the next few months in Ingolstadt, Neckarsulm and Györ.
Audi R8 is new safety car at the DTM
Ingolstadt/Nürnberg – Double début at the Norisring in Nuremberg: This weekend, the Audi R8 will be used as the official DTM safety car for the first time – and as a racing taxi as well.
quattro GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of AUDI AG handed over two of the 420-hp mid-engine sports cars to the German Motorsport Association (DMSB) on the occasion of the “Norisring Speed Weekend”.
Audi R8 V10 spied in front of the Audi headquarters
It is very hard for photographers to spot all the new models that are on the way. Usually they wear a very heavy camouflage and are tested somewhere in the middle of nowhere. This time the upcoming R8 V10 was spotted right in front of the Audi headquarters.
New super R8 has wider intakes, more aggressive body kit, s-style grill and larger oval exhaust pipes.
Audi R8 V10 spied
Current R8 is powered by a 4.2 litre V8 that has 420 hp. Audi has been working on the V10 version and the test car was spotted on Nürburgring. Here we have spy pictures of the new V10 R8 that were uploaded by a user on rs6.com.
V10 version of R8 will produce over 500 hp from its 5.2 liter engine. Coupe version will be available in June 2009 and Spyder in March 2010.
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