jr
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Not a huge fan of the wheels, but should be a monster:
VW Group is finally achieving synergies between Audi and Lamborghini.
At the Detroit Motor Show next month, Audi will debut the R8 V10, the fastest production R8 yet. The R8 V10 will come with a 5.2 liter V10 engine producing 528 hp, the same as in the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. This power plant has also previously appeared in the R8 LMS GT3 racer.
Unique to the R8 V10 are the LED headlights for the main and dipped beams, a first, and daytime running lights. A new rear diffuser creating more down force is also special to this model and twin oval tailpipes tag the rear of the V10, as opposed to the quad chrome exhaust of the V8 version.
The V10 also features magnetic ride dampers and comes with a choice of a six-speed manual or an R tronic semi-automatic gearbox.
The numbers: 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 196 mph or 315 km/h.
On the inside you get a Bang and Olufsen system, which, for the average reader, costs about as much as your current car is worth. There's a Nappa leather finish too.
The R8 V10 will cost [big]121,800 pounds[/big] in the UK (140,800 euros).
Source: Audi
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Colin
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Too expensive for an Audi!?
Looks good though!
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JonnyJ
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Agree with you on the wheels jr they are shocking. Still a gorgeous car though
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Tom
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quote: Originally posted by Colin
Too expensive for an Audi!?
Looks good though!
I'd say so.... but agreed 
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Nath
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Expensive
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Nick-S
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So this is a lamborghini gallardo with an audi badge even though audi own lamborghini
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Mattb
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looks cool... wont sell to many i feel at the moment..
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Adam_B
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Hmm, im still not a fan of the looks.
how much is an LP560-4?
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Daimo B
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£121k for an Audi 2 seater....
No thanks 
And the stats don't justify the price tag in todays supercar loaded world.
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Daimo B
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Also, out of interest, I wonder how much supercharging the exising V8 lump would be. How much extra cost it would be to get the V8 to a similar power and delivery....
£40k's worth??
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by Adam_B
Hmm, im still not a fan of the looks.
how much is an LP560-4?
170K apprently
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by GSi_16v
So this is a lamborghini gallardo with an audi badge even though audi own lamborghini
well it shares some engine componants
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Nick-S
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i thought it was what the car was based on?
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jr
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not really no
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CorsAsh
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The PPI version of the R8 has the looks down much better than the standard trim.
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jr
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i do agree, was one at essen, at it works really well
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Nick-S
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is the v10 faster than the v12 oil burner?
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jr
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v12 has never been tested has it, not performance wise anyway
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Nick-S
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oh.
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CORSA NUT
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Why bother messing with a near perfect car 
Overkill IMO
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BluKoo
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R8s are no longer special in my eyes.
Too common, and too audi. I'd rather spend the money on a Lambo.
Horrible wheels on that V10 one too.
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antnee
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Ash, are these pics correct?
What did you design on this one? (please dont say the wheels!)
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CorsAsh
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Had nothing to do with that one.
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Adam_B
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Marc
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I quite like the wheels.
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