Official Audi R8 Photos

[Paul]

I do like the SLK and when it has AMG power it's an impressive motor ... as you can testify it's a fair bit quicker of the line than an M3 ... and would even beat an RS4 of the line by 2 or 3 tenths ... but surely the most enjoyable part of driving is being able to enjoy the twisty bits of road as much as you enjoy pulling away from the lights

[cooperr8]

lamborghini are updating the gallardo it will produce around 550 bhp and will have an updated body styling

[Pete R8]

I'll be honest--I had the good fortune to be able to purchase the AMG version of the AMG, but I don't have the good fortune to replace one if I crack it up on a curve. I rarely drive it to the point where the tail breaks loose. I do love the fact that it has very little body roll in the twistys, though. The steering is really pretty neutral, and the auto transmission is a better driver than I am. I have never lost a race, and I have dusted a few M3s. I've never had the car on a track. The paddle shifters are buttons, and they are eaisier to bump into, which occaisionally leads to high-revving bad surprises. The paddles in the A3 are less accident prone.

Since the R8 is rocking the RS4 engine--it will sound incredible--the RS4 has really mechanical rasp--like a drag racing rig. The SLK has a lower tone and sounds like an old school American muscle car.

I do love the Audi line--I had a 2001 TT 225 HP--next and A4, now the AllRoad and the A3 3.2l. I guess I'll have to drive the R8--it would be nice if Audi offered an incentive to loyal customers.

Also, I believe that '06 is the last model year for which Audi offers free scheduled maintenance. That bums me out--I loved the free oil changes.