Tag: R8 V10 Plus

  • Audi R8 V10 Plus at Nurburgring Nordschleife – 7 minutes and 45 seconds

    Sport Auto has tested the mighty Audi R8 V10 Plus on the famous “Green Hell” (Nurburgring Nordschleife). It managed to stop the clock at 7 minutes and 45 seconds, which is faster than Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, which is probably the best GT car.

    The Audi R8 V10 Plus S-tronic is powered by a 5.2 liter naturally aspirated V10 with 542HP (399 kW) at 8,000RPM and 537Nm (398 lb-ft) at 6,500RPM. The curb weight is 1,595 kg making 340HP per ton (power-to-weight ratio). Other highlights are ABS, traction control, 4WD, 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and 295 section rear tires.

    The price is £127,575.

    Enjoy the video!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2C0GNavG4U

    Source: Sportauto via Youtube

  • Audi R8 V10 Plus vs Ducati Diavel: 0-240-0 km/h [video]

    Autocar has published a nice video comparing Audi R8 V10 Plus S-Tronic and Ducati Diavel Carbon Version. Although, the bike has more than twice better power-to-weight ratio, it will be interesting to see, how these two make 0-240-0 km/h.

    First, Ducati Diavel Carbon Version is powered by a 1.2 liter two-cylinder 90 degree v-twin engine with 162HP (119 kW) at 9,500RPM and 127Nm (94 lb-ft) at 8,000RPM. The curb weight is 234 kg, which makes 692HP per ton (power-to-weight ratio). Other highlights are ABS, 8-stage traction control, 6-speed manual gearbox and 240 section rear tire. The price is £16,750.

    The Audi R8 V10 Plus S-tronic is powered by a 5.2 liter naturally aspirated V10 with 542HP (399 kW) at 8,000RPM and 537Nm (398 lb-ft) at 6,500RPM. The curb weight is 1,595 kg making 340HP per ton (power-to-weight ratio). Other highlights are ABS, traction control, 4WD, 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and 295 section rear tires. The price is whopping £127,575.

    Which is faster? Check in the video!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKe6WhFLmi0

    Source: Autocar.co.uk via Youtube