zeeshan66 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 I’m by no means a fan of the original R8 but this beast looks absolutely shocking! Almost breath taking beauty and styling that makes me want one! Audi has hit the mark with this masterpiece. As opposed to the 420-bhp 4.2-litre V-8 the TDI a turbocharged 6.0-litre V-12 diesel engine with 500 bhp and an eye-popping 738 lb.-ft. of torque. It is the world's first diesel-powered supercar!!! 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds. Top speed 187mph More info: http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/p/250/audi-r8-v-12-tdi-diesel Pics were taken from: http://supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491528 some pics of it in silver and quick write up from the Detroit Autoshow: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit...the-r8-v12-tdi/ NOW TO THE PICS just so we don't all jump aboard the Audi train... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
600600again Report post Posted May 22, 2008 nice taxi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Balls Report post Posted May 22, 2008 diesel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterShake Report post Posted May 22, 2008 I thought Audi announced that it will NOT be producing the diesel? IMHO it looks great in those pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Report post Posted May 22, 2008 I thought Audi announced that it will NOT be producing the diesel? IMHO it looks great in those pictures. This is very old news, it was discussed extensively a few months ago... If I remember correctly they said they weren't going to build the V-12 TDI at this time, but they were going ahead with a V-8 TDI. I love it, but want the V-12!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted May 22, 2008 I love that front end Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRANSAMERA Report post Posted May 22, 2008 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikV10 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 WOW. Never thought I'd like the R8. I wasn't a fan of the original R8 (looks way too plain) but this one killed it. Its very badass. Question though is HOW MUCH? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts640 Report post Posted May 23, 2008 Mako loved the concept so much he has a deposit for two.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakjoe Report post Posted May 23, 2008 diesel Have you driven a new diesel car lately? If anything the gas engines are The new generation diesels are cleaner and meaner then the new gas engines... Piles of torque coupled with low lag turbo chargers and ultra low emissions to boot.. diesels never looked so appealing before... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted May 23, 2008 Have you driven a new diesel car lately? If anything the gas engines are The new generation diesels are cleaner and meaner then the new gas engines... Piles of torque coupled with low lag turbo chargers and ultra low emissions to boot.. diesels never looked so appealing before... Spot On Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
600600again Report post Posted May 23, 2008 Guys diesels have come long way. Yes. But they are still not a true alternative to petrol. Try racing one! I had a new E320 CDI as a coutesy car and whilst it felt torquy it smelt bad, sounded very bad, blew out white smoke after going into kickdown a couple of times, engine did not feel as accurate as petrol NA etc.... Didnt drive it after a couple of days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kovachian Report post Posted May 23, 2008 diesel Oh, you mean winning the 24 hrs of Le Mans with a diesel? As in, beating out all GASOLINE engines?...with a goddamn diesel?! Winning twice already since 2006?!?! I think :headbang: is more like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
600600again Report post Posted May 23, 2008 Oh, you mean winning the 24 hrs of Le Mans with a diesel? As in, beating out all GASOLINE engines?...with a goddamn diesel?! Winning twice already since 2006?!?! I think :headbang: is more like it. Their MPG has never been in question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeshan66 Report post Posted May 23, 2008 interesting questions...anyone else find any pics? my 1000th post !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
600600again Report post Posted May 23, 2008 interesting questions...anyone else find any pics? my 1000th post !! congrats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Balls Report post Posted May 23, 2008 Have you driven a new diesel car lately? If anything the gas engines are The new generation diesels are cleaner and meaner then the new gas engines... Piles of torque coupled with low lag turbo chargers and ultra low emissions to boot.. diesels never looked so appealing before... yes I have a 530d , if i like it on a daily driver yes if i want a Diesel in a Sportscar, NO... my Lamborghini Tractor loves Diesel... give me a high rpm gas engine anytime... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Report post Posted May 23, 2008 Have you driven a new diesel car lately? If anything the gas engines are The new generation diesels are cleaner and meaner then the new gas engines... Piles of torque coupled with low lag turbo chargers and ultra low emissions to boot.. diesels never looked so appealing before... My thoughts exactly! Some of you guys need to get out more. Um, a new E320 CDI that smelt bad and blew out black smoke??? Strange, we have an ML320 CDI and have never smelled anything, and never seen any black smoke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Report post Posted May 23, 2008 That's a lot of mesh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted May 23, 2008 As Joe said, Diesel = Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
600600again Report post Posted May 23, 2008 My thoughts exactly! Some of you guys need to get out more. Um, a new E320 CDI that smelt bad and blew out black smoke??? Strange, we have an ML320 CDI and have never smelled anything, and never seen any black smoke. Just my experience, I am glad your car has been good. I'm sure that the courtesy car had been abused. However it not uncommon to see white smoke come out of modern diesels under full acceleration. The E320cdi was only until recently available in 45 of 50 states as it had poor emissions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakjoe Report post Posted May 23, 2008 The E320cdi was only until recently available in 45 of 50 states as it had poor emissions. Not exactly correct, the problem was with the diesel fuel compliance in several states headed by the big Green (California).. it's all sorted out now. I recently bought a Powerstroke Ford Super duty (Diesel), the thing is a monster and it's emissions are as good as a similar size gas engine if not better, Black smoke is long gone and it even sounds "Normal".. (that's until the sequential turbos kick in.. ) I simply fell in love with diesel engines.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolfaz Report post Posted May 23, 2008 Have you driven a new diesel car lately? If anything the gas engines are The new generation diesels are cleaner and meaner then the new gas engines... Piles of torque coupled with low lag turbo chargers and ultra low emissions to boot.. diesels never looked so appealing before... I've been dealing with diesels for the better part of my adult life, up to 2000hp in some cases. I would love a diesel sports car! We have a VW toureg diesel, the torque from that motor STOCK is downright scary! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted May 23, 2008 I've been dealing with diesels for the better part of my adult life, up to 2000hp in some cases. I would love a diesel sports car! We have a VW toureg diesel, the torque from that motor STOCK is downright scary! I have been wanting to test drive the V10 TDI for years but there are NEVER any within 200 miles of me; is it really that good!??! Diesel (my Dane) said he wants something smaller and more luxurious in addition to the Dodge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakjoe Report post Posted May 23, 2008 I've been dealing with diesels for the better part of my adult life, up to 2000hp in some cases. I would love a diesel sports car! We have a VW toureg diesel, the torque from that motor STOCK is downright scary! Lately I've been putting "Diesel" in the search box of my local Craigslist car section every day to see if I can fish out something interesting other then the usual F-250/GMC/Dodge stuff... On a different note, I'm waiting for the new BMW 7 series to come out in the end of the year, I heard they are going to have a killer turbo diesel version... and yet on another different note abolfaz, did you get my text msg ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.