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mark0006 · 02-26-2015, 10:16 AM

Looks nice.

From the article:
An updated 5.2-litre V10 engine, available with two outputs, will be the only choice during the launch. The first version makes 540hp and 540 Nm (398.3 lb-ft) of torque while the V10 Plus scores a very healthy 610hp and 560 Nm (413.0 lb-ft) of torque, allowing it to accelerate from zero to 62mph (0-100km/h) in 3.2 seconds, 0-124mph (0-200km/h) in 9.9 seconds and it will keep going until it reaches 205mph-330km/h. The 540hp version sprints to 62mph from standstill in 3.5 seconds and it can reach a top speed of 201mph (323km/h).

6 pictures in the gallery

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MokSpeed · 02-26-2015, 10:45 AM

bland.

f0rge · 02-26-2015, 11:21 AM

They keep calling it "2nd generation" but it looks more like a mid-cycle refresh to me. New front and rear fascia, updated interior, updated engine.

Looks like they tossed the manual transmission out with the V8.

tahdizzle · 02-26-2015, 11:24 AM

I agree with @f0rge

DIM · 02-26-2015, 11:24 AM

I agree, looks like a refresh.

industrial · 02-26-2015, 12:52 PM

I guess Audi thinks they have classic design language with the r8 like the 911. This looks far more dated than classic though. I never liked how the r8 looked in pictures but they look nice in person. Maybe this is more of the same.

NWFRS · 02-26-2015, 01:04 PM

Audi's corporate styling hasn't changed in ten years.

This apparent re-fresh is probably a really big deal to them.

On the plus side, some of their older cars have aged pretty nicely...

-Tom- · 02-26-2015, 01:08 PM

I imagine it will grow on me, and I'd like to see one in person, BUT, this looks too much like the new TT. The older one looked far more unique.

tahdizzle · 02-26-2015, 01:58 PM

I'd actually prefer the TTrs

continuecrushing · 02-26-2015, 02:35 PM

I think I like the older body style a bit better...looked more aggressive to me

pushrod · 02-26-2015, 02:47 PM

"I'll take the one with 540hp", said none of the buyers.

mark0006 · 02-26-2015, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f0rge

They keep calling it "2nd generation" but it looks more like a mid-cycle refresh to me. New front and rear fascia, updated interior, updated engine.

Looks like they tossed the manual transmission out with the V8.

Seriously this is exactly what I thought. I think they are going with the Porsche 911 thing, slight changes with each generation.

reni · 02-27-2015, 03:48 AM

If I had a collection like Jay Leno I would probably daily drive one of these

DohcTor · 02-27-2015, 06:56 AM

Nice, they finally cought up to the 2008 gtr 0-60 times

02-26-2015, 10:16 AM	#1
mark0006 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: wrx Location: California Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 84 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New Audi R8 - Official Looks nice. From the article: An updated 5.2-litre V10 engine, available with two outputs, will be the only choice during the launch. The first version makes 540hp and 540 Nm (398.3 lb-ft) of torque while the V10 Plus scores a very healthy 610hp and 560 Nm (413.0 lb-ft) of torque, allowing it to accelerate from zero to 62mph (0-100km/h) in 3.2 seconds, 0-124mph (0-200km/h) in 9.9 seconds and it will keep going until it reaches 205mph-330km/h. The 540hp version sprints to 62mph from standstill in 3.5 seconds and it can reach a top speed of 201mph (323km/h). 6 pictures in the gallery .

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DIM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: San Antonio TX / Dyess AFB Posts: 948 Thanks: 26 Thanked 451 Times in 242 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I agree, looks like a refresh. __________________

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NWFRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: ‘13 FRS Location: USA Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 3,945 Thanked 1,502 Times in 634 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Audi's corporate styling hasn't changed in ten years. This apparent re-fresh is probably a really big deal to them. On the plus side, some of their older cars have aged pretty nicely... __________________ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82872

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