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DeDe · 09-29-2008, 02:30 PM

Sport Auto - Audi R8 vs. Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Nothing special. Both got 49 out of 60 point, but Porsche is better at everyday use.
Weak acceleration times from the R8, massive performance from the 911 on the straight line.

0-100 km/h in 4,8 s (R8) and 4,4 s (911)
0-200 km/h in 17,6 s (R8) and 15,7 s (911)

Hochenheimring: 1.13,4 min (R8) and 1.13,9 min (911) on the same typ of tyres.

Merc1 · 09-29-2008, 05:20 PM

The Porsche should easily have the superior gearbox. Audi missed a great oppurtunity to complete the A8 when they didn't design a version of the DSG gearbox for it.

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Tarek · 09-29-2008, 06:16 PM

Glad to see the R8 beats the new FL carrera around the ring,my choice for sure nothing looks like on the road

DeDe · 09-30-2008, 04:24 AM

I'm the only one who wants a manual 911?

ateekt · 09-30-2008, 12:59 PM

My vote goes to Audi R8 R-tronic ...!

bmer · 09-30-2008, 01:44 PM

The R8 is an exremely impressive sports car but I still feel it isn't fully "complete" until it gets the V10. It's the engine it really deserves. That's why I voted for the 911 with PDK.

Centurion · 09-30-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarek

Glad to see the R8 beats the new FL carrera around the ring,

Not true

And neither am I surprise to see that the R8 came on top in this particular comparison. The 911 is build from the ground up to be an RWD car which is why the 4S models have always been inferior to the RWD when it comes to track performance. That is the main reason why magazines never use the C4S as a benchmark since the AWD system ads nothing to capability of the 911 except better traction in slippery conditions. On a dry track the 997C4S stands no chance against the 997CS

SA Super test

Audi R8: 8.04 min (R compound tires)
Porsche 997S Mk.II: 7.50 min (semi-R-tires)

Tarek · 09-30-2008, 05:21 PM

So it's faster than the 4S but not the S? interesting,i thought the better traction of the AWD would help,anyway i love the R8

Centurion · 09-30-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarek

So it's faster than the 4S but not the S? interesting,i thought the better traction of the AWD would help

That's a fair and very valid perception many people share. But the 911 is special in the way that it doesn't need drive power from the front wheel since the engine being located in the rear generate traction other cars could only dream about. Therefore AWD is somewhat abundant is offered by Porsche as a nanny preventing novice driver from getting into trouble.

Tumbo · 10-07-2008, 06:36 AM

That must be the slowest acceleration times ever measured on the R8.

View Poll Results: R8 or 911? Manual or automatic/sequential?
Audi R8 manual	11	26.83%
Audi R8 R-tronic	9	21.95%
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S manual	5	12.20%
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S PDK	16	39.02%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

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