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Buzz Garage: Audi R8

Posted: Sep 14, 2008

Yes, we know it’s been a long time coming – but we now bring you the Buzz Garage page for the Audi R8 (and don’t worry, with the R8 V10 and the Convertible planned to make appearances within the next two years this page is still ‘considered’ pretty new).

The much-anticipated Audi R8 made its official production model debut at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. Based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform, the R8 shares 15 percent of its parts with the raging bull. Power comes from a 4.2L FSI V8 engine producing 420-hp with a maximum torque of 317 lb-ft. Mated to a 6-speed manual or the 6-speed automatic R-tronic, the Audi R8 goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 187 mph. Pricing starts at $112,500 for the manual and $121,500 for the R-tronic. However Audi has already sold out its 2009 allocation. If you want one, you’ll have to get on the waiting list for at least more than year.

Of course, if you’re willing to cash out more green – more powerful and exclusive Audi R8 models are on the way. Audi unveiled the 2010 R8 5.2 V10 FSI quattro at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. The model is powered by a 5.2L FSI V10 making a total of 528-hp allowing for a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 196 mph. A convertible version is also expected in late 2009 – power will come from both the 420-hp V8 and a V10.

Keep checking back here for the latest coverage on the Audi R8. Have something to say? Start a discussion in the Comments section below.

Posts on the Audi R8:

05-29-2009: Audi spokesman confirms electric R8 concept rumor is ‘not true’
05-27-2009: Rumor: Audi R8 electric concept coming to Frankfurt in Sept.
05-12-2009: Video: Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI drives through Maranello commercial
05-06-2009: Audi kills plans for a diesel R8
05-04-2009: PPI Audi R8 Razor GTR officially revealed
04-30-2009: Audi R8 Convertible confirmed for 2011 debut
04-21-2009: Audi R8 LMS joins 24-Hour Nurburgring Race
02-25-2009: 2010 Audi R8 V10 rakes in more dough than Ferrari California at auction
01-31-2009: 2010 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI quattro: Video and new images released
01-12-2009: Detroit NAIAS 2009: 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI V10 revealed in Detroit
01-05-2009: Audi R8 V10 world’s first car with LED headlamps as standard
12-09-2008: Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2010 Audi R8 V10 in Red
12-08-2008: Audi R8 V10 revealed before Detroit debut
12-02-2008: Audi R8 V10 coming to Detroit, convertible coming to U.S. by 2010
12-01-2008: Audi R8 LMS unveiled at the 2008 Essen Motor Show
11-26-2008: PPI’s Audi R8 Razor GTR goes from 0 to 60 in 3.7 secs
11-18-2008: Audi R8 GT3 spotted testing at the Nurburgring
10-07-2008: Matte-black Audi R8 spotted in Germany
09-04-2008: Video: Audi R8 seen on the set of Transformers 2
08-27-2008: Audi R8 GT3: A 500-hp race version of the R8 for the track
08-19-2008: Report: BMW doesn’t care to compete with the Audi R8
08-12-2008: Spy Shots: Audi R8 Convertible prototype spotted
07-24-2008: 2009 Audi R8 sold out, other 2009 Audi models see price hike
06-20-2008: Video: Audi R8 vs. Porsche 911 GT3 – Sabine Schmitz vs. Stig
06-18-2008: Spy Shots: Audi R8 V10 hits up Nurburgring with base R8
06-05-2008: Future plans for the Audi R8 lineup
06-04-2008: Spy Shots: Audi R8 V10 on its way to Nurburgring… again
05-30-2008: First full-LED headlamps now available on the Audi R8
05-02-2008: Iron Man hits theaters, Audi sponsors premiere with fleet of R8s
04-30-2008: Video: Behind the scenes of Iron Man’s Audi R8 and Q7 stunts
03-28-2008: Audi R8 Convertible coming next year
03-15-2008: Audi R8 V12 TDI LeMans test drive, 50/50 chance of production model
03-10-2008: Iron Man’s Audi R8 microsite launched
03-03-2008: Audi R8 V12 TDI Le Mans with 500hp and 0-62 in 4.2 seconds
02-05-2008: Video: Man does donuts in an Audi R8 on public roads
01-13-2008: Detroit Auto Show: Audi R8 V12 TDI – Oil burner that’s a ‘Bahn burner