Official: Audi R8 (mkII)

BMW269 · 02-26-2015, 05:27 AM

Engine: 5.2 V10 FSI
Power: 610 PS
0-100 km/h: 3.2 sec
Vmax: 330 km/h

Nkc · 02-26-2015, 05:39 AM

This has to be some sort of facelift instead of a new gen. I already have a problem telling the difference between the mk6 and mk7 golf, this r8 is gonna give me an even harder time.

auf Deutsch · 02-26-2015, 05:51 AM

I see hints of Veyron in the first pic.

Aashenfox · 02-26-2015, 06:54 AM

Exterior and interior way too busy for my taste.

pgviper · 02-26-2015, 07:33 AM

Exterior reminds me of Robo Cop.

BMW269 · 02-26-2015, 07:51 AM

It is not even out but it already looks outdated IMO. In fact it looks like pre-facelift model of current R8. Would take the new NSX over this any day.

yousefnjr · 02-26-2015, 08:31 AM

Cool, but not as cool as its Lambo sister

airshaq20 · 02-26-2015, 09:01 AM

Love it!

KingOfJericho · 02-26-2015, 09:11 AM

I love the rear and am thrilled to see the louvers go the way of the dodo bird. I actually think I miss the blade...

TXSTYLE · 02-26-2015, 10:15 AM

Huracan > This ... By a large margin!

I'm okay with the ass and interior. But as a whole... It is quite bland all things considered.

Year's_End · 02-26-2015, 11:44 AM

It's obviously rooted in the Mk I R8's template, but all of the changes just look forced to make it contemporary. Is it more modern looking? Sure. Will it have more visual impact than the previous model? Probably. Is it as classy and timeless? I don't think it's even close.

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Originally Posted by auf Deutsche

I see hints of Veyron in the first pic.

I can see that. It looks like the greenhouse and roofline is massive compared to the outgoing model; they brought the rear pillars back into the decklid so it's almost purely fastback, and it looks like it's either a wider greenhouse or a smaller body. Just looks less athletic when looking at the ratio by itself.

hellrotm · 02-26-2015, 11:47 AM

Looks great to me.

The R8 should be like the 911, minor changes with new generations. The R8 has a classic design and shape.

NickyC · 02-26-2015, 11:58 AM

Snooze, nothing new and that interior is beyond boring.

hellrotm · 02-26-2015, 12:25 PM

Audi's virtual cockpit is amazing. I like the way it cleans up interiors. Along with using buttons as digital readouts. Audi is way ahead in the interior game once again.

Desmo85 · 02-26-2015, 12:58 PM

Did not like the 1st one now since the second looks exactly the same you can asume what I think about it.

I expected it to be waaaaay more vanguard, edgy, revolutionary especially after BMW sending the i8 into the game.

Any word on the technologic development besides more HP?

Nitrousbird · 02-26-2015, 01:45 PM

Ehh, I think I like the 1st Gen styling better. First thought when I saw the pictures was it looks like a beefed up TT.

Interior is nice but they could have done more with the center stack.

airshaq20 · 02-26-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Looks great to me.

The R8 should be like the 911, minor changes with new generations. The R8 has a classic design and shape.

I fully agree with this. Audi is learning from their sister company (Porsche).
Upside to this is, any R8 gen will age well and will look relatively new for years.
The other thing is, just like the 911's, it will hold its resale value too - which is a downside for me - I want one but I don't want to pay $100K+ for a 5 year old one.

SaMaster14 · 02-26-2015, 02:59 PM

I think it's a gorgeous car. It does just look like a 'facelift,' but the original R8 is still such a beauty, I don't think Audi needed to make it that much different

Impressive specs too!

hellrotm · 02-26-2015, 03:20 PM

I am sure it will be absolutely stunning in real (in-the-flesh) pics.

thebishman · 02-26-2015, 05:33 PM

I think it looks fantastic, and from the reviews the driving dynamics will be great. I truly can't see why anyone would choose an NSX over this NA V10, but to each their own.
Bish

KingOfJericho · 02-26-2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by thebishman

I think it looks fantastic, and from the reviews the driving dynamics will be great. I truly can't see why anyone would choose an NSX over this NA V10, but to each their own.
Bish

Levi in 3.... 2.... 1......

ShocknAwe · 02-26-2015, 07:19 PM

The side scoop reminds me of a Clio V6. That's actually a good thing. Not sure about the rest of it. Pretty damn busy. The R8 was the king of the understated supercar. Too bad.

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Aashenfox Captain 128 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335xi 6AT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Brit in Greece iTrader: (0)	Exterior and interior way too busy for my taste.
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BMW269 Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,888 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	It is not even out but it already looks outdated IMO. In fact it looks like pre-facelift model of current R8. Would take the new NSX over this any day.
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hellrotm Banned 4145 Rep 6,924 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ...Location...Location iTrader: (0)	Looks great to me. The R8 should be like the 911, minor changes with new generations. The R8 has a classic design and shape.
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hellrotm Banned 4145 Rep 6,924 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ...Location...Location iTrader: (0)	Audi's virtual cockpit is amazing. I like the way it cleans up interiors. Along with using buttons as digital readouts. Audi is way ahead in the interior game once again.
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Desmo85 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 329 Posts Drives: E60 / E87 / E89 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SoBe iTrader: (0)	Did not like the 1st one now since the second looks exactly the same you can asume what I think about it. I expected it to be waaaaay more vanguard, edgy, revolutionary especially after BMW sending the i8 into the game. Any word on the technologic development besides more HP?
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Nitrousbird Banned 440 Rep 1,602 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Powell, OH iTrader: (2)	Ehh, I think I like the 1st Gen styling better. First thought when I saw the pictures was it looks like a beefed up TT. Interior is nice but they could have done more with the center stack.
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