R8 TDI

[Budgie]

I love it already. I don't think I'd call it a supercar though. When you put it next to the latest Ferarri, Lambo, Konigsseijishfoisdhfhsdfhashfjbebjegg or Zonda I don't think it would be. More in the league slightly below with say, 911, V8 vantage. Or is that just me?

 

[Mark One]

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Does that not mean its going to smell really strongly of piss?
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[Tom]

No.

 

[Mark One]

No.

lol, fair enuff

 

[jon_r]

I think its irksome. Half the fun of a supercar is the sound, the drama. If you can afford one in the first place your not worried about mpg. Your all turning into homosexuals.

 

[miketheman2k]

Some of you are so closed minded. The in-gear acceleration of this thing will be insane - ok it won't catch a CCX in a 1/4 mile drag race, but I reckon its 30-100 mph timings will put many cars twice its price to shame. Secondly its being criticised for running on diesel and sounding s**t? This isn't a Megane DCI, its a 12 cylinder twin turbo - its gonna sound epic like thunder and turbos all rolled up together. The more I think about this car, the more sense it makes.

 

[DaveH 16v]

DSG is manual, but operated by machine which means the changes will be perfect.

They didnt bother with the dsg on these- existing r8's use the R-tronic gearbox found in lambo gallardo etc Dont think they dare use the dsg as they are far from perfect (a matter of opinion of course!)and also cant handle the power/engine layout or as said they can come with a 6 speed manual but i would imagine that theyd tinker with ratios with it being diesel. Either way itl have to be uprated to handle that torque!

They will go very well also as the A8 4.2 v8 tdi is a rocket ship and thats a large car with much less powerful engine and does sound well too! Im more looking forward to the v10 petrol though as im more of a petrol man.

 

[TomTom]

Did I read that right? They do a V12 Diesel in a Q7?

 

[RacerStu]

Looks incredible.

Having been in an Audi A5 with 500Nm of torque, the R8 must be pretty crazy.

 

[jayxx83]

I think this is an excellent idea... 2 years to get the pennies together. Anyone reckon these will go over list upon release? How much do you have to put down to reserve a place in the order books?

 

[Graham Gooch]

I think its irksome. Half the fun of a supercar is the sound, the drama. If you can afford one in the first place your not worried about mpg. Your all turning into homosexuals.

GoochRacing agrees!

 

[Ian_182]

Did I read that right? They do a V12 Diesel in a Q7?

Its coming out yes

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

I think its irksome. Half the fun of a supercar is the sound, the drama. If you can afford one in the first place your not worried about mpg. Your all turning into homosexuals.

You're genuinely telling me that you'd prefer the slower car just for the sound?

Not sure about others but if I was buying a supercar for the outright speed and ability. Fuel doesn't matter, wouldn't buy it because it's diesel, but then wouldn't avoid it because it's diesel. That said, if you could afford the initial outset of a supercar, but wouldn't be able to use it for sub 10mpg figures, what's wrong with opening the market to more people by producing a diesel supercar that achieves an acceptable fuel figure.

 

[Ian_182]

I would buy a car for how it performs tbh,not bothered whether its a TDI or a petrol.
If the figures are the same then why not

 

[Graham Gooch]

I think its irksome. Half the fun of a supercar is the sound, the drama. If you can afford one in the first place your not worried about mpg. Your all turning into homosexuals.

You're genuinely telling me that you'd prefer the slower car just for the sound?

Not sure about others but if I was buying a supercar for the outright speed and ability. Fuel doesn't matter, wouldn't buy it because it's diesel, but then wouldn't avoid it because it's diesel. That said, if you could afford the initial outset of a supercar, but wouldn't be able to use it for sub 10mpg figures, what's wrong with opening the market to more people by producing a diesel supercar that achieves an acceptable fuel figure.

Yes I would.

I would 100% buy a car based on sound.

 

[TomTom]

Did I read that right? They do a V12 Diesel in a Q7?

Its coming out yes

Thats a lot of 4x4 taking off rather quick at traffic lights then

 

[ROSS18]

V12 TDI isnt to be laughed at belive me super torque and power

 

[The Seer]

I can't like diesel's. I just can't. I know they're good and SO much better than they used to be.........but they're diesel's.

At the end of the day petrol for a REAL performance car diesel for the others.

Although well done to Audi for developing such a wonderful engine to win Le Mans.......though they had the greatest budget and R & D of all of the competitors......wonder what would've happened should they of chose to push a petrol engine instead?? Hmmmm, I wonder....

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

though they had the greatest budget and R & D of all of the competitors......wonder what would've happened should they of chose to push a petrol engine instead?? Hmmmm, I wonder....

It's already been done.. So not much.

 

[Graham Gooch]

The reason for the switchover to is pure and simple. MPG

They stay out longer without pitting then they can make more ground.

TBH A petrol engine winning LeMans now is a very distant prospect, unless they outlaw diesels (which they won't)

 

[riz]

tbh my 306hdi feels fast but not as quick as my 182, but a v12 R8 now that would be ridiculously fun

 

[Ian_182]

TDI ftw

 

[Ian_182]

I can't like diesel's. I just can't. I know they're good and SO much better than they used to be.........but they're diesel's.

At the end of the day petrol for a REAL performance car diesel for the others.

Although well done to Audi for developing such a wonderful engine to win Le Mans.......though they had the greatest budget and R & D of all of the competitors......wonder what would've happened should they of chose to push a petrol engine instead?? Hmmmm, I wonder....

Try racing a 535D in your clio

 

[Ross M]

never mind a 535d ... try a civic 2.2 cdti 140 bhp ... fast as f**k for what it is ... 400nm of torque FTW

 

[Graham Gooch]

I can't like diesel's. I just can't. I know they're good and SO much better than they used to be.........but they're diesel's.

At the end of the day petrol for a REAL performance car diesel for the others.

Although well done to Audi for developing such a wonderful engine to win Le Mans.......though they had the greatest budget and R & D of all of the competitors......wonder what would've happened should they of chose to push a petrol engine instead?? Hmmmm, I wonder....

Try racing a 535D in your clio

Horses for courses

Try racing an m5 in a 535d.

 

[McBunny]

Try racing a 535D in your clio

Horses for courses

Try racing an m5 in a 535d.

big difference between a 5 litre v10 and a 3litre twin tub derv

m5 507hp 520nm torque 4.7 to 62 19.1 mpg
535d 286hp 580nm torque 6.4 to 62 42.2 mpg lol

so if that 535 had the same bhp then bye bye m5 but considering its 221 bhp down its not too bad !

 

[theduck]

Horses for courses

Try racing an m5 in a 535d.

big difference between a 5 litre v10 and a 3litre twin tub derv

m5 507hp 520nm torque 4.7 to 62 19.1 mpg
535d 286hp 580nm torque 6.4 to 62 42.2 mpg lol

so if that 535 had the same bhp then bye bye m5 but considering its 221 bhp down its not too bad !

But a clio is about 100bhp down on the 535d...

 

[McBunny]

but alot lighter

its all swings and roundabouts the r8 tdi is fast and frugle it will be great