Audi R8 testdrive/photoshoot

[komotar]

Hey, I'm back after a long while.

Been swamped with work since february, but things are about to cool down ... I hope

Drove the R8 on the road and on an airfield around a few cones.

I can report, that the car as a whole is brilliant. It's so comfortable it's almost funny. It's roomy and easy to drive. It even has lugage space :)

Drove both the manual and the R tronic. I recomend the manual, because it makes nice clik-clik noises and is a joy to work with.

The noise the V8 produces is really cool.

The 4wd works weel with this car. The understeer is minimal, the grip is huge. We dod the slalom in the dry and the rain and the car really handles well ..... but ... I'd still rather have a little used ferrari for 120k Euros :wink:

all in all, the car is made well, the materials used are top stuff, but what else could you expect from audi ...

It will be a best seller, rightfully so, but imo it's not half as exciting as a ferrari or even porsche...

hope you enjoy the pics

some aren't edited, some not soo sharp ... but all in all I think it's a good set 8)


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[chest3r]

Stunning pictures, as usual!!!!

I understand what you say about the used Ferrari but I guess this one would be more reliable

[Ghostbat]

Very nice pics as always and thanks for the report.

[jakaracman]

The understeer is minimal,



Not really, when you compare it to other sportscars. Still fun to drive, though ...



It will be a best seller, rightfully so, but imo it's not half as exciting as a ferrari or even porsche...



And is more expensive than 911 Carrera 4S (which is almost equaly fast, but more fun to drive). I konow which one I would choose ...



hope you enjoy the pics


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Yes, I really enjoyed that one :twisted:

[komotar]

@ jakaracman

about the understeer

well, I think that the front end grip was very good and the nose didn's feel like it wan'ted to run away ...

But on the other hand, that is high speed corners ... at low speed and too much working with the steering wheel and the gas pedal, the nose did slip, but still, not bad at all ...


I bey you enjoyed the sideways action :P

[ARMAN]

Stunning pics Ciril :P nice to see you after a long while, at least you enjoy your work :wink:

[yeckmohr]

Hi,

nice pics as always and a lot of them. It looks like you are very busy.
I hope everything's doing well for you.

Greetings

[stmoritzer]

NIce set of pics dude!
an I envy you for the testdrive :mrgreen: (both of you)

when it was wet, it was really raining :lol:

that picture is funny
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nice rear view of the engine bay (on the motorway)

Thanks for the impressions and pics!

[chest3r]

Looks akward, with that huge of piece of aluminium behind the doors :? :? and then there's the usual comparisson with its direct rivals, like the 997 Carrera 4S... I also know which one I would take :P

I know wich one I would take, too.... and it wouldn't be the one with the boring design and the engine in the wrong place :P :D

[saadie]

Sweet pics .. thanks komotar! ...

this car would've done really good as the "Audi le mans quarttro concept " .. which it was :lol:

[nthfinity]

Nice photos, and nice review Cyril! Welcome back. I've got quite a few to still look at, but as usual, they are quite nice :D

[TopGearNL]

Great pics Komotar. Im always fascinated by your pics, they have a certain touch!

Nice to hear you've driven the R8, we can expect a review soon I presume? :wink:

These pics are so similar to ones being used in magazines!
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http://img106.imagevenue.com/view.php?image=13854_30_122_694lo.jpg

My favourite!
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Great work once again :good:

[Kaz]

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awesome. and so is the shot of the w210! thanks for the pics

[Smartdriver]

So much great shots here! :wink:

[MIHALS]

awesome shots Ciril :D

I bet you enjoyed every second in this car :wink:

but one thing - what is the difference between the Aluminium and C/F body panel behind the doors? is it an option, or is one of them more powerfull?

[TopGearNL]

but one thing - what is the difference between the Aluminium and C/F body panel behind the doors? is it an option, or is one of them more powerfull?

I was wondering the same, today at the Barcelona salon-auto. There was a R8 with a CF panel instead of the usual aluminium one. I guess it's just a CF cover... looks cool BTW :wink:

Yeah looks better then the usual aluminium one thats for sure!

[TT]

Oh dude, so fucking amazing!!! Stunningpics!

Please, tell me which one is your fav Cyril!

Mine:
http://img170.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=13999_41_122_388lo.jpg

[StanAE86]

Nice...thanks for the shots!

As always, the obligatory: "You lucky BASTARD."

Thanks!

[Schwalbe]

Special thanks to you Cyril for those awesome Audi R8 & RS4 pictures. http://www.rs6.com/forum/images/smilies/eek2.gif http://www.rs6.com/smilies/thumbsup.gif http://www.rs6.com/smilies/rs4addict.gif http://www.rs6.com/smilies/R8flag.gif


This is one of the most beautiful quattro GmbH line-up picture I ever see, it will be my wallpaper for ever. :wink:
http://img156.imagevenue.com/loc1055/th_13848_29_122_1055lo.jpg

It's unbelievable how the Audi R8 is georgous :love:
Your pictures of this great car are simply amazing. :good:

Cheers mate and thanks again.

[MidEngine4Life]

W. O. W. !!!!!!!

[komotar]

hey all

thx for the nice comments 8)

@TT: about my favourite pic? I'll let you know over the weekend. k?

[eurocopter]

Unbeliveble Pictures :shock: , so extremly awsome ... great great great :lol: ... thx for sharing

[r2r]

Great pics!

Can't wait to see an R8 in person myself.

[martin100]

Nice report and even better pics thanks mate! I´m starting to get jealous that many members have the chance to drive such great cars :P

[Stikz]

spectacular pics komotar :D

[Minacious]

Cyril is back and bringing the fire. Nice pics.

[sentra_dude]

Simply fantastic pictures! I really like the airplane & car combo pics, and the panning shots. The pictures of the car in the city are very nice as well...dang so many good pics! :D 8)

[silentm]

aw man so many awesome pics in this thread, i can't choose a fav... must have been an incredible experience