The 2014 audi r8 v10 spyder is a car that, if i had the financial wherewithal, i would buy in a heartbeat, even over a ferrari, and i would choose the 7. Performance audi magazine tests an r8 v10 with a push performance 850bhp twinturbo kit and an 800bhp supercharged r8 gt, both tuned by reperformance a good day at the office. Prices start from 114,900 usd for the entrylevel r8 v8 coupe. The new 2014 audi r8 is more dynamic and powerful than ever and is officially on sale as of april 11th, 20. If thats not fast enough for you, test drive the 2014 audi r8 v10 edition. The v8 is wonderful, but we are absolutely enamored with the prodigious power, brutal acceleration and raucous sound of the v10 engine in the audi r8 5. Audi 060 times audi a5, a6, a8, s6, q5, q7, rs 5, rs 7 and r8. The audi r8 spyder is available with the v8 and v10 engine. Audi r8 2008 v8 manual blackdark grey audi a3 2010 tdi manual black. Debut of the 2014 audi r8 and audi rs 5 cabriolet at the. New for 2014 is the v10 plus model, which increases power from the 5.
Having won over our hearts a long time ago, there was really nothing that audi couldve done to the 2015 r8 that could possible make our desire fade. While it may look virtually unchanged from the prerefresh model, the 2014 audi r8 v10 plus is still gorgeous and has several key updates. The 2014 audi r8 v10 plus erupts when you kick the throttle. Although its v8 program officially ended in 2014, audi is apparently nothing if not willing to serve its customers. The last manual r8 ever get rebuilt by sebastien bell on 8 may 2020 in audi news fourtitude news.
View the most accurate audi 060 times and 14 mile times for all audi models from the most popular car magazine sources. The left brain should be pleased with audis newly implemented s tronic. Audi 060 times audi a5, a6, a8, s6, q5, q7, rs 5, rs 7. Audi claims that the v8powered r8 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.
We consider a wide range of things when gathering our quarter mile and zero to sixty sec, including the skill level of the driver, the source of the information, and the specifics. But to be honest, that car pales in comparison to this car, the 2014 audi rs 7. Apr 12, 20 audi has announced the 2014 r8 lineup is now available on sale in the united states. For 2014, the r8 received updated styling along with new cfrp body parts. The r8 is the pinnacle of the audi model lineup that comprises of three different engine variants. The cars are available with a 430horsepower v8 or a 525horsepower v10 and come in. Like previous years, the 2014 r8 will come in a number of flavors depending on what you desire out of life. A limited run of 60 2015 audi r8 competition models with 561bhp398lbft are available, that will get the r8 to 60 in 3.
The script is there to remind others that you have the v10 and not the v8 powering your 2014 audi r8 v10 plus coupe quattro s tronic. Building on the far from pedestrian s7, audi pumps up the performance in just about every area of this vehicle. We tracktest the 2014 audi r8 v10 plus, the most powerful model in the lineup. New 2014 audi r8 improves in performance and efficiency through new s tronic transmission. Nov 08, 2012 2014 audi r8 v10 the 7speed is a modified version of the dualclutch unit found in the 450 horsepower rs5 model, and audi estimates that cog swaps require only. Its much more fun to drive than it is to talk about.
Our r8 test drive included track time at the misano world circuit along. V10 to 550 horsepower, improving audis claimed 060 mph time to 3. The new 2014 audi r8 is officially on sale as of april. R tronic in audispeak, a sixspeed automated manual that weighed a mere 10. Gonna just stick to stock wheels for now but would just like a little lower look to the car. Jan 03, 20 all audi r8 models have the option of the gated 6speed manual transmission or the s tronic transmission. Id say the v8 r8 is just as fast as a 2006 viper 060 mph. Id say the v8 r8 is just as fast as a 2006 viper 0 60 mph. Jun 14, 2011 the supercar thats slower than a hot hatch.
Sep 12, 2014 the 2014 audi r8 v8 is already an amazing car, however pacific german found a way to make it better by bolting on a vf engineering vf660 supercharger kit. Kelley blue book even without summoning launch control mode, the throttle response hits you in the back from a standstill like youve been thwacked with zeus bowling ball. Oct 11, 20 come with us as we head out to an airfield to watch a 2014 audi r8 v10 plus and 034 motorsports 1988 audi 80 quattro go up against each other in a contest of speed. Perhaps some of the worlds most exciting and beloved cars. Options to help lower the weight include light alloy wheels, carbon fiber. The iconic r8 represents the pinnacle of audi performance while the rs 5 cabriolet combines tracktested engineering with the freedom of open air driving. Eight cylinder cars and trucks are simply powered by internal combustion engines with eight cylinders which each house a single piston.
Where better, then, to test that performance than in the 2014 audi r8 v10 plus. Thinking of doing a little something to lower my 2014 r8 v10 plus. And theres more power, thanks to audi cranking up the boost in the twinturbo 4. Msrp based on 2door coupe manual quattro v8 change. As far as straight line performance, audi claims a 060 mph run of 3. Read about the 2014 audi r8 engine and performance at u. Audi announced prices for the entire 2015 r8 lineup, including the base r8 v8 version. In 20 the v10 plus quattro was added to the lineup with a 542bhp398lbft 5204cc v10 engine and a 060 time of 3.
Performance audi magazine r8 v10 test turbo versus. The lightest 2014 audi r8 model, the r8 v8 coupe equipped with a manual transmission, tips the scales at 3,439 pounds. For those keeping count, audi published a number of 3. This 2015 r8 v8 manual is the last manual r8 ever made. For all its power and performance the 2014 audi r8 remains surprisingly easy to drive, even on a racetrack. Lets start with the ferrari 458 italia, a car that doubles the base price of the audi.
Hardly a tagline to brag about, but the inescapable truth is that in 062mphland, the new r8 v8 spyder is slower than audis own rs3 4. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of audi r8 5. Since 060 time has been considered the golden standard of cars performance, lets put r8 face to face with the rivals by analyzing 0 to 60 mph, 60 to 80 mph and a quarter mile acceleration data. Audi has announced the 2014 r8 lineup is now available on sale in the united states. Our advice, if youre sticking mostly to the street, the base v8 coupe will entertain you just fine. Jul 01, 20 while it may look virtually unchanged from the prerefresh model, the 2014 audi r8 v10 plus is still gorgeous and has several key updates. Pacific german audi r8 v8 500hp supercharger conversion. Audi r8 gt coupe 2011 2012 audi r8 gt spyder 2012 2012 audi r8 spyder. The cars are available with a 430horsepower v8 or a. What are your thoughts on the true 060 performance of the v8 whats your tested or guessed number.
Heres why the original audi r8 was such a huge success. Used audi r8 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. This beast has a larger engine that rockets to 60 mph in a necksnapping 3. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of audi rs7 sportback 412 kw 560 ps 552 hp, edition of the year 2014 since june 2014 for europe, including acceleration times 060 mph, 0100 mph, 0100 kmh, 0200 kmh, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, powertoweight ratio, dimensions, drag coefficient, etc. Find all the key specs about the audi r8 coupe from fuel efficiency and top speed, to running costs, dimensions data and lots more. The v10 plus model with the dual clutch transmission can accelerate from 0 to 60. Feb 06, 2017 performance audi magazine tests an r8 v10 with a push performance 850bhp twinturbo kit and an 800bhp supercharged r8 gt, both tuned by reperformance a good day at the office. The audi r8 was first launched back in 2007 and everyone suddenly noticed that audi had a thing or two to give to the. Every single person on the launch was surprised at how quick the car gets out of the hole. After skipping the 20 model year, the audi r8 is back for 2014 with a new look, added performance and a slightly higher starting price.
Find eight cylinder car 0 to 60 performance specs this section is comprised of numerous 060 times for 8 cylinder cars v8 and straighteight. However, the steering feels heavier this time around. Eight supercars slower than a 2020 toyota supra motortrend. However, there are several factors that affect a cars 060 time or quarter mile stats and different sources. The new audi r8 has been further optimized thanks to numerous improvements, including an available new sevenspeed s tronic transmission that improves the 060 mph time by 0. Those who prefer manual transmissionsroughly 30 percent of past r8. In the r8 plus, it trims the quoted 0to60mph time from 3. The 2014 audi r8 v8 is already an amazing car, however pacific german found a way to make it better by bolting on a vf engineering vf660 supercharger kit. The reason it needs to be rebuilt is that even though this is a significant supercar, it wasnt treated like most supercars. All audi r8 models have the option of the gated 6speed manual transmission or the s tronic transmission. The 2014 audi r8 v10 spyder is a car that, if i had the financial wherewithal, i would buy in a heartbeat, even over a ferrari, and i would choose the 7speed dct automatic over the 6speed manual. Jul 25, 2012 the lightest 2014 audi r8 model, the r8 v8 coupe equipped with a manual transmission, tips the scales at 3,439 pounds.
Weve created a convenient proprietary r8 060 time calculations that we base on the most accurate sources, including the manufacturers manuals. List of audi performance specs dear racers and car enthusiasts, please take into consideration that the audi 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed below are gathered from a number of credible sources and websites. The audi r8 v10 with the s tronic has a sprint time of 060 mph in 3. The car has evolved quite extensively, making the r8 price increase a viable number.
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