Jacko Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Jesus...... first diesel I wouldn't mind having! http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=17457 PS. Wonder what the MPG is? ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hell that is a good looking car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hell that is a good looking car.. Actually I'm not convinced on the changes..... they seemed to have just lowered the front and rear spoilers/bumpers. A couple of those pics look little strange. Mind you that said, seen some pics of the "normal" R8 and looks so much better in certain colours in the flesh! That said, I wouldn't mind taking it for a spin! Imagine the shove in the back with that much torque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Now i like that, it looks much more purposefull, however im still not a fan of the front and rear grill bits. makes it too fussy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I wouldn't say no seeing as it's a diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 It will still sound like a tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 It will still sound like a tractor And smell like one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zummertor Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 It will still sound like a tractor Nothing wrong with a tractor in a field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 From Top Gear "The R8 V12 returns 23mpg - just 4mpg less than the V6 TT - and although there's no word on emissions, Audi says it'll meet the 2014 Euro 6 regulations. All of which sounds like an intoxicating combination, leaving us with just one worry: weight. Audi doesn't quote how much heavier the TDi unit is than the petrol V8, but too much extra weight could play havoc with the R8's delicate, wieldy handling. We won't see the diesel R8 on the road until after the new Lamborghini Gallardo - and you'll see a V10 petrol version of the R8 beforehand, too. The V12 TDi could be the most tempting of the bunch, though - if the Audi engineers can make it handle like the petrol version. Here's hoping." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 From Top Gear "The R8 V12 returns 23mpg - just 4mpg less than the V6 TT - and although there's no word on emissions, Audi says it'll meet the 2014 Euro 6 regulations. All of which sounds like an intoxicating combination, leaving us with just one worry: weight. Audi doesn't quote how much heavier the TDi unit is than the petrol V8, but too much extra weight could play havoc with the R8's delicate, wieldy handling. We won't see the diesel R8 on the road until after the new Lamborghini Gallardo - and you'll see a V10 petrol version of the R8 beforehand, too. The V12 TDi could be the most tempting of the bunch, though - if the Audi engineers can make it handle like the petrol version. Here's hoping." Good find. Interesting stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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