test drove the v10 yesterday

[franki68]

ermmm,it felt identical to the v8,really dissapointed with the perfromance to be frank,compared to my car (miltek and revo remap) it was a bit faster not significantly ,and having driven the gt3 gen 2 and v1 aston vantage recently it definitely feels slower than those despite similar if not better performance figures recorded by magazines.There was no feeling of being pushed back into the seat by the acceleration like i found with the gt3 and v12.
In fairness the car had only 1000 miles on so was not loosened up ,but getting back into mine afterwards was enlightening because mine did not feel slow by comparison.Maybe after 120mph the v10 was noticably stronger ,but for road use that is inconsequntial.
The engine noise and it is is a very personal thing was also dissapointing,the v8 roar is just so much nicer to my ears (mind you having had other v10s none have been aurally inspiring to me).
Don't get me wrong,it is a fantastic car,takes everything good about a standard v8 and adds some extra speed (though you lose out soundwise to my ears).And if buying new bearing in mind the standard spec on the v10 compared to the v8 the 12k price difference would make me buy the v10.
BUt for me to change when my car is worth £55k and the v10s circa £100k makes no sense whatsoever.NOt sure I would change if the difference was only £20k to be honest .
I cannot see myself buying one ,it is just too similar to the v8 .

The really interesting news is the salesman did confirm that audi will be making a 'gt3' type version of the r8 details are coming out shortly ,very limited numbers though.

[London Lad]

When i drove the two back to back I thought there was quite a difference. Most noticeable at road legal speeds was the extra low down torque. Personally I think the V10 scream is much more suitable for a modern sports car than the old muscle car V8 rumble.

Just goes to show how views differ :-)

I do agree with you on one point; If I owned a V8 and it was £55k to change then I wouldn't be doing the deal.

[SteveR]

I think that fast cars with broad powerbands don't give you the visceral feel of a car with a more narrow powerband. High torque cars can also feel more exhilerating down low. I'll take the very flexible Audi V10 over a peaky motor or low rpm torque mill every time.

As far as the sound, I haven't heard the V10 yet. Living in the US, I have been hearing muscular V8s all my life, so the Audi V8 is nice but nothing special. The LP560 on the other hand sounds glorious to me. So I figure if the Audi V10 is too subtle, there is a lot of potential with aftermarket exhausts.

[SFR8]

So Franki, what is next for you? GT3, Vantage V12, Supercharged R8, TT R8, 458, LP560?

[CPBRI]

Have what you want....want what you have.

[MikeB]

When i drove the two back to back I thought there was quite a difference. Most noticeable at road legal speeds was the extra low down torque. Personally I think the V10 scream is much more suitable for a modern sports car than the old muscle car V8 rumble.

Just goes to show how views differ :-)

I do agree with you on one point; If I owned a V8 and it was £55k to change then I wouldn't be doing the deal.

I'll back up LL on this one funnily enough. The car is an aural and adrenalin delight.

Though if you are going to upgrade to another car, then you will have to live with the depreciation anyway.

[franki68]

Bear in mind mine is noticably quicker than the standard v8,so the difference in performance to me is less marked.The regular v8 lacks mid range punch,someting the revo remap resolves.

As to what next,nothing... I will stick with the r8 for a bit more I think..untilt he v12 vnate drops to my price range probably.

[RS4Cab]

The regular v8 lacks mid range punch,someting the revo remap resolves.

APR has done same for me, Between that and the sprint-booster the car is just so fun to drive. Add in the sound that the Stasis and EVO-filters gives has quelled my desire to upgrade to V10. But like other said if I was buying from scratch I would go with the V10 but no way do I want to take the deprecation hit on a car that is less than a year old and have put in over $10k in mods.

[wyoaudi]

I hope to get my V10 in a few months, but have gone head to head with an R8 V8 with my GTR, which was not even close. Thus I would not settle for the V8 considering the numbers posted on the V10 and GTR are neck and neck. I will post my opinon when the beauty arrives (Sepang Blue, Silver side blade, Limstone Gray with CF). Will

[ozmunky]

Folks

Havent posted here for a while since trading my R8 for a Bentley GTC.

As the Bentley devleops 552bhp from twin turbo W12, I can say for sure -- the GTC Mulliner is the way to go for cruising -- madness thats effortless ...

As a commited Bentley fan, I will say however the V10 will be on my mind if I ever have to change. Maybe (if the markets are good to me) I can be blessed with both.

On another subtle point -- I find the women love the GTC more than the R8, maybe its the TV, or the bar or the heated massage seats .... It cant be perceived money related surely not

Am thinking of going on the alpine adventure but not sure of how well a GTC would be recieved at such a party.

Cheers To You All

-- Munky