drive
n4. THE ENGINE IS SLIGHTLY OFFSET from the centerline of the car to allow
the driveshaft to exit the transmission and run forward to the front differential.
Suspension is control arms all around, similar to the Lamborghini Gallardo s,
but with the addition of a toe control link at the rear to improve stability
during cornering.
nS. OPTIONAL CERAMIC BRAKE PACKAGE features 15 inch front rotors
with six piston calipers. The discs are made of silicon carbide
embedded with high strength carbon fibers. Audi
claims the ceramic system saves almost
0, 10 pounds in unsprung
weight per corner and
that the rotors will last
up to 186,000 miles.
Likely cost for the
U.S. would be about
10,000, so it s not
coming here.
n6. TRANSMISSION
is basically the same close
ratio six speed unit, regardless of
whether you choose R tronic or
regular stick shift. The
electro hydraulic shift
mechanism for the R
tronic is mounted on
the gearbox housing.
In sport mode, with ESP
switched off, R tronic
allows performance starts
with full Launch Control.
better with high g cornering booms into
life behind your shoulder blades. It sounds
cammier, more mechanical than the RS 4
does, mainly because there s less sound
deadening around it. Run the R8 through the
gears, and theV 8 spins right to its 8250 rpm
redline with a velveteen growl and an elastic
surge of thrust that ll get you to 60 mph in a
tick over four seconds and to a claimed top
speed of 187 mph.
Two six speed transmissions will be
available for the R8, both shared with the HIGH STYLE 12 bright white LED running lights give the R8 a unique light
Gallardo. Local Audi execs predict 50 to 70 signature at night. LED headlights, not available on U.S. cars, are a world first.
percent of buyers will choose the automated Roomy interior features typically superb Audi finish and attention to detail.
manual. an updated version of the Lambo s MMI is standa