Audi R8: On the road with the Porsche 911 chaser

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Audi R8: On the road with the Porsche 911 chaser

Car Magazine claims to be the first with a road test of the Audi R8. Funny that we had a report here from Autobild some days ago already. Anyway, great car and an interesting read for sure. So go out and buy your copy.

The December issue of CAR Magazine, on sale now, features a world exclusive, 11-page profile of the R8. Running the fantastic 414bhp 4.2-litre V8 from the RS4 and weighing 1560kg, the R8 slingshots from 0 to 62mph in 4.6sec. That's just the start of things. CAR reveals that even more sensational versions are planned.

And we can also answer the two questions on all petrolheads' minds. With the Audi R8 sharing a Lamborghini's lightweight aluminium spaceframe construction, how similar does it feel to a Gallardo? And what's it like from behind the wheel?