Ahaa, so R-tronic does have a clutch.

The driver changes gear, either up or down, using the paddles mounted on the steering column.

I think we are running into the problem that we have three non native english speaking people talking to each other ;-)

It does have a clutch, but not a clutch pedal. So you change the gears by paddle/stick. And then a "robot" (Sorry I don't know a better word right now), changes the gears. It does this very quickly and engages the clutch within the transmission.

Unfortunately Audi does not have an explanation on their website yet. They normally have all their technical features explained in their "lexikon", but R tronic has not been entered yet.

My friend is ordering the R8 in the exact colour combination. He says once the V10 comes out he will buy that and sell the R8 to us.

Stunning vehicle in that setting. I still continue to believe that this car's interior is just about the best going in a sports car.

M