2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI: First Drive

[Administrator]

Supercar. It's a word automotive journalists and enthusiasts alike, use to describe a unique automobile possessing the highest levels of performance. As it refers to production cars, I think too often we try and apply the term where it doesn't belong.

For example, the Nissan GTR is an incredible sports car with massive amounts of horsepower and handling extraordinaire. It is a truly fast, fun-to-drive, exciting automobile without question. But is it a supercar? Not in my opinion.

In truth, there are only a small handful of cars qualifying for this level of recognition. The Ferrari F430 Scuderia and Porsche GT3 are two that rise above the crowd. At the far end of the price quotient, the Bugatti Veyron is another. After a recent test of the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI, my list of supercars has just expanded by one more.

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[desperado]

Supercar. ... the Bugatti Veyron is another

Here's a pair of Veyron's on display at the Quail Lodge Show in Monterey this year.

[willyjp]

Here's a pair of Veyron's on display at the Quail Lodge Show in Monterey this year.

Well, I'm impressed, Desperado! You had an invite to the Quail?
If so, you are a car connected dude! I know guys who buy collector
cars in the HIGH 6 figures without breaking a sweat, and wish they could get an invite to the Quail.

[desperado]

You had an invite to the Quail?

DAN1, R84ME and I all displayed our cars at Quail Lodge. It's a beautiful venue...

The Coolest Cars at Quail

If so, you are a car connected dude!

Actually NOT! Although I thank you for the kind thought! We drove over after lunch on Thursday afternoon and walked around during setup. (Did you notice the ladders, pickup trucks and covered cars in the backgrounds?)

Yawn - yet another VAG car seen at Quail, with one of the many
wealthy car collectors strolling the grounds

We also previewed the cars that would be selling the next evening at the Bonhams and Butterfields Auction.

BTW, back to the original post subject, here is another nice V10 driving video. I'll bet you always wondered what your car looks like rushing up behind other drivers! I've gotta admit, the sound of the V10 is intoxicating!
[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo746rvzuCU[/ame]