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R8 Mid-mounted V8 with 4.2 litres displacement and four-valve FSI technology producing 309 kW; 0-62mph: 4.6 sec. Max torque 430 Nm.

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Re: Official: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept - 01-13-2008, 03:48 PM

1000Nm and a manual gearbox ... Hahahahahahahaha!!!

Great joke!

A concept car ... definitely.
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Re: Official: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept - 01-13-2008, 03:49 PM

Judging by the highly detailed press release Audi will likely put this V12 monster into production. With such huge amount the torque a manual gearbox is not optimal because the clutch would be worn out in a short time period.
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Re: Official: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept - 01-13-2008, 04:24 PM



Audi jazzed up the company's happy sales numbers by letting Bryan Adams serenade the new TTS coupe (272-hp TFSI V-6 with Quattro, 0-60 in 5.4 seconds) with a rousing rendition of "The only thing that looks good on me is you."

But what really rocked the crowd was the introduction of the R8 6.0 V-12 TDI. Just as it introduced the world's first diesel convertible in 1995, the first company to win LeMans with a diesel is launching the world's first diesel supercar. It's got the goods for superstardom: 500 horses, 738 pound-feet, 0-60 in 4.2 seconds en route to a top speed of about 185 mph, all while returning about 24 mpg and meeting California standards.

Changes relative to the V-8 include larger grilles with mesh inserts, a fixed rear wing, big air scoops in the polished side blades and the glass roof, and red accents on the engine and in the interior.

Looks to us like a car the supercar club will welcome.



Diesel Superstar: Audi's new oil-burning R8 rocks the crowd | Auto Shows Blog at Motor Trend

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Re: Official: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept - 01-13-2008, 04:51 PM

Nice love every detail ...but why the R on the Gear knob is in the wrong place??
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Re: Official: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept - 01-13-2008, 05:39 PM

The interior is superb! Best I've seen in any sports car.
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Re: Official: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept - 01-13-2008, 06:06 PM

im blown by the styling of this car some of you stated it was bit too much dont agee with that notion but to each is own :bowdown : another home run for audi
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Re: Official: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept - 01-13-2008, 06:11 PM

Wow it's ricey!! A tuner gone mad could not have done worse...

As far as the motor is concerned...well I already gave my opinion on this subject. Strangely the video did not contain any noise of the engine?? All these videos normally make you hear the engine, but here...
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Re: Official: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept - 01-13-2008, 06:48 PM

This car still gives me a weird vibe, but I love it, especially the new roof and interior. After driving the V8 equipped R8, I can't wait to have a go at this.
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Re: Official: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept - 01-13-2008, 06:53 PM

Fantastic piece of engineering this car is. As always, truly fantastic work from Audi.
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Re: Official: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept - 01-13-2008, 08:01 PM

I love everything except the front bumper and the rear-wing.

Oh...and I loooooove those wheels!
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