R8 gets facelift at Geneva show in March

[Bluehinder]

The current R8 is due for a facelift at the Geneva motor show in March. Aside from cosmetic upgrades, the biggest developments will be an increase in power of the base 4.2-litre V8 to 450bhp and the 5.2-litre V10 to 552bhp.
A new dual-clutch seven-speed S-tronic gearbox will replace the current automated six-speeder.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/259894/

[freshmeat]

You know what would be really awesome? If they also came out with a lightweight (GT) version for the V8. I think a lot of track heads would be all over it.

[timborama]

You know what would be really awesome? If they also came out with a lightweight (GT) version for the V8. I think a lot of track heads would be all over it.

R8 is already too fragmented with 6 variants.

[Baer]

. . . and the 911 has >20 variants, so why is 6 too many? Doesn't that just make each variant more unique?
Just curious.

[Bluehinder]

Good point.

[freshmeat]

Don't even get me started on the number of Gallardo variants out there...From what I can remember:
1. Coupe
2. SE
3. Nera
4. Spyder
5. Superleggera
6. Super Trofeo
7. LP 560-4
8. LP 550-2 Balboni
9. LP 570-4 Superleggera
10. LP 570-4 Spyder Performante
11. LP 560-4 Spyder
12. Bi-colore

Did I miss any others?

[timborama]

Audi is better off spending their time making a GOOD UPDATES to the current R8, than just making variants of the old tired model, IMO. I'm waiting for the ONE good update, 6-8 versions of the current are not going get me to bite (again IMO). Add better navi, etc, not a lightweight GT V8 Spyder model. YMMV.