Wednesday 11th April 2007

Hotter R8 already

Abt reveals first glimpse of tweaked R8

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What's the German for 'bling'?

The tuning world is already hard at work developing hotter R8s, and this is Abt’s proposal, set to appear at the Frankfurt show this Autumn.

Although there are only these drawings available at the moment, the car is said to feature plenty of carbon fibre parts, including a new bonnet. The fitment of an Abt supercharger to the 4.2 litre V8 raises power to 523bhp, which Abt estimate will reduce the 0-62mph time to 3.9 sec (from 4.6) and contribute to a top speed just a whisker under 200mph (197mph).

Supercharger means 523bhp

The car will also feature Abt’s adjustable suspension package and bespoke 20” alloy wheels.

[Frank1e]

Sorry, but the stylist that did this needs to be put up against a wall and shot.

[andyinpembs]

... and the value will plummet as soon as the V10 engined R8 / R10 / R8S whatever they call it comes out...

Edited by andyinpembs on Wednesday 11th April 13:23

[runnersp]

Hans?
Ja Fritz?
Schall ve take ze new Audi R8 und fit it viz zis Supercharger zat I haf lyink around?
OK Fritz vat a great idea. Ven you are done be sure to give it to ze ABT stylists so zat zey can make it look like it vas drivink through Halfords covered in glue.
Ja Hans, vat a genius idea!

Edited by runnersp on Wednesday 11th April 13:27

[Adam B]

and then get marketing to mock up some design pictures that give the impression the car suffers from hideous roll

[j-j]

Why do people do this???? They should just leave some things alone...

[Mr Whippy]

"Mmmmm that looks disgusting. Still, better buy it..."

Edited by Mr Whippy on Wednesday 11th April 13:37

[kevin ritson]

j-j said:

Why do people do this???? They should just leave some things alone...

To be fair, the poor sods had an Audi R8 to start with...

[Gamekeeper]

Fair point Kevin - it's not like they've messed up anything pretty is it? You wouldn't want them anywhere near an Aston though, would you?

[scotty_917]

....even the 'original' unadulterated version looks crap! Best to leave it to the Italians who do exotica(r!) better IMHO?

[V8 EOL]

article said:

What's the German for 'bling'?

Shiza?

Anyone else think the back end looks like a Carrera GT? Those Porsche/Audi designers have been busy.

[nickytwohats]

Max Power MR2 anyone?

[FestivAli]

All I can say is there must be a huge amount of cashed-up 13-year olds in Germany to justify these sorts of abominations.

[TonyHetherington]

As said above, surely when the V10 engined (from the Lambo) R8 comes out it will make this one depreciate quicker than an M6...?!

[ec523]

umm, audi tt = haidressers car...acceptable
audi r8 supercharger = designed by david hasselhofs haidresser

notice the link,

--- German Mullets might be coming back --- ohh noooo!!!!

Still, I would rather look at the R8 than a mullet...wouldn't you agree???

ummm,...anyone....ummm... where has everyone gone...????

Audi dealership I guess
or hair saloon

Edited by ec523 on Wednesday 11th April 14:35

Edited by ec523 on Wednesday 11th April 14:44

[mini_ralf]

Sounds like I'm one of the few people who likes the R8.. After all it does offer an alternative to the boreing old 911.

[vladd]

I can't read the writing on the back. Does it say Tonka or Hotwheels?

[mchammer89]

mini_ralf said:

Sounds like I'm one of the few people who likes the R8.. After all it does offer an alternative to the boreing old 911.

Im with him, sure it's ugly, but it looks like a decent car, and a good rival to the 911, maybe not sales-wise, but preformance-wise

[pd86]

latest lexus original been copied then with that exhaust set up. thought I would have seen it on a C2/corsa or similar before an R8!

[Oddball RS]

Is this kind of blinged up TT a' like not the very reason 911's sell in the first place?

[bencollins]

[quote=runnersp]Hans?
Ja Fritz?
Schall ve take ze new Audi R8 und fit it viz zis Supercharger zat I haf lyink around?
OK Fritz vat a great idea. Ven you are done be sure to give it to ze ABT stylists so zat zey can make it look like it vas drivink through Halfords covered in glue.
Ja Hans, vat a genius idea!

du bist ein zooper lustig jung, haben Sie den scheisse circa 1989 rover 827 sterling werbung auch geschrieben? you know, the "schnell?" "ja!" bollox.

Edited by bencollins on Thursday 12th April 14:09