Topic: Test Drive: 2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus

[dirtyjeffer]

I dragged what appeared to be a 4.2 at a light on Dorval this evening. No contest, I thought they were quicker 

to be fair, your TT-RS is supercar fast.

do i see a C7 vs TT-RS comparo coming soon??

[wing]

v8 is SLOW.

[ChaosphereIX]

I dragged what appeared to be a 4.2 at a light on Dorval this evening. No contest, I thought they were quicker 

others have said so too. It is not like the 4.2 is a bad engine, 420hp and a high redline and all...but maybe it is the lack of low end torque that really hurts the R8 4.2 in drag races? That owner should look into a Stillen supercharger...

Now saying that, I dragged a 4.2 in my Saab...and lost after about 50 feet, and only then because he bogged the start

[aquadorhj]

you can take out the front axle to make the 4.2 RWD, can't you?   would that make it faster?
(you can also do this for 5.2, but regardless)

it may allow all the power to rear and at the same time, make the car lighter by, what.. 80 lbs or so?

[sacrat]

  Go ahead, push the Sport button...

[Fobroader]

The R8 is one of those cars thats never done anything for me looks wise, dont know why, 0 attraction. I know the mechanicals and performance are awesome but I couldnt stand looking at it. For $200k, used Lambo, Ferrari, 911 Turbo S or a new GT-R thanks.

[KD]

The R8 is one of those cars thats never done anything for me looks wise, dont know why, 0 attraction. I know the mechanicals and performance are awesome but I couldnt stand looking at it. For $200k, used Lambo, Ferrari, 911 Turbo S or a new GT-R thanks.

I don't think that off colored part behind the cockpit helps.  It's not too bad when it's body colored.  Not sure who thought that one up!