Dec 14, 2015 full test with performance data of the new, secondgeneration 2016 audi r8 v10 plus. The secondgen comes in two v10powered varieties depending on whether youve. The r8 v10 and v10 plus both feature launch control, which is just a matter of. At its launch, the new r8 will have only the 10cylinderno v8 will be offered initially. Some audi r8 cars are 1st generation and others are carryover 2015 models. Siriusxmair conditioningauto highbeam headlightsautodimming rearview mirrorautodimming door mirrorsautomatic temperature control brake assistbumpers. The audi r8 gt accelerates from 0 to 100 km h in 3. Doing this tells the car to rev to a certain rpm and hold it there. One of our favorite supercars is completely new again.
Prices for the audi r8 have steadily dropped since its debut in 2008 and has allowed many enthusiasts to become first time exotic car owners. Was it on s sticky clean surface like a drag strip. The last 50 units of the special edition, numbers 173 to 222, will be available in the u. Turbod v6 may be more likely v10 plus gets carbon mirrors, side blades and diffuser first audi r8 was pitched towards the 911. The model year 2017 saw the launch of the 2nd generation r8 in the us.
The 2016 audi r8 is available in two specification levels, the r8 v10 and r8 v10 plus, both powered by a 5. Our 2016 motor trend best drivers car introduction continues, and were ready to reveal the next set of cars. It was introduced by the german car manufacturer audi ag in 2006 the car is exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by audi ags private subsidiary company manufacturing high performance automotive parts, audi sport gmbh formerly quattro gmbh, and is. The syvecs audi r8 gen2 kit brings a new level of engine management control to the audi r8 gen2 with the worlds first complete standalone engine control module.
May 20, 2016 fortunately, the lc on the 2016 audi r8 v10 plus isnt among those awful systems. View photos with more power and less weight, the 2016 r8 v10 is, predictably, faster. Id be very surprised if its set to 6500 rpm, usually 34000 rpm from my experience. Model lineup the 2014 audi r8 is offered as either a coupe or convertible, with v8 or v10 power. Weve collected a list of todays top 10 rides equipped with a launch controltype setup. When combined with the r8s launch control feature, this coupe is a true. Launch control in my r8 v10 spyder video dailymotion. Then watch as he takes off down the street without straightening his. Sadly, the original r8s gated manual is no longer an option, but thanks to audis notorious quattro allwheel drive system, the dualclutch helps the r8 v10 plus achieve a 0 to 60 mph sprint. This was a limited production year, as the factory had to be retooled for a new generation. The launch control isnt that precise so that the slip ratio of the tires is mostly too high and the acceleration becomes slower. Its taken me a while to try the r8 v10s launch control capabilities but what better opportunity. Sep 08, 2016 sadly, the original r8s gated manual is no longer an option, but thanks to audis notorious quattro allwheel drive system, the dualclutch helps the r8 v10 plus achieve a 0 to 60 mph sprint.
All models now come standard with allled headlights. So armed with this knowledge, lets look at all the changes audi has decided to make. Saying goodbye to the audi r8 v10 plus, the best modern. The audi r8 is the sporty spearhead of the audi model lineup. Take the r8 to the party and theyll be the one in the hot tub at 5am, reeling off anecdotes and passing round yet another bottle of champagne. Hello and welcome to the car acceleration tv channel. Used audi high performance for sale in boston massachusetts. There is also a fully electric version of r8 called etron. May 23, 2016 the hosur aerodrome was chosen as the venue for the first drive of the new audi r8 v10 plus and it was just perfect 1. When audi facelifted the r8 supercar in july 2012, it also announced a lighter, tunedup flagship version. The launch control system manages fullthrottle acceleration from a standing start. The matte grey one is equipped with asgexhaust, the red one is tuned by mhp performance exhaust.
The new audi r8 v10, in either standard or v10 plus variants, is excellent and quite possibly one of. Sep 08, 2016 this video features the all new 2016 audi r8 v10 plus with aftermarktet sport exhaust systems. The hosur aerodrome was chosen as the venue for the first drive of the new audi r8 v10 plus and it was just perfect 1. The original r8s v8 engine and manual gearbox have been consigned to history. The driver can activate launch control at the push of a button. The car is exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by audi ags private subsidiary company manufacturing high performance automotive parts, audi sport. What i have noticed is that it shifts itself in manual mode as. Drivers who have never played with launch control features might expect these to work by themselves, but the truth is that some systems on the. Max doesnt really fit in the r8 which is why the angle is so bad. Launch control for manual transmission audi r8 forums. This 2014 audi r8 v10 plus is a rare and thrilling supercar, boasting remarkable performance with a highlydesirable specification. Full test with performance data of the new, secondgeneration 2016 audi r8 v10 plus.
Did u use manual shifting or did u let the computer decide. In this video we show you how to use the launch control system on the new 2016 audi r8 v10 plus. Reaching 602 horsepower and sprinting from 060 in 3. If that sounds like your kind of party, then the new audi r8 is your kind of car. I have zero experience with launch control on the r8, but in my 2008 lotus exige manual it did have launch control. The 2014 r8 v10 comes standard with audis sixspeed manual. The original r8 s v8 engine and manual gearbox have been consigned to history. Even so, youll still have to follow a certain procedure in order to make the most out of your german supercar. Mar 03, 2015 one of our favorite supercars is completely new again. The company hasnt decided if it will add the sweet, gated manual. Audi s3 launch control manual 0 100, audi s3 stage 1 360 bhp launch control reaction duration. Fortunately, the lc on the 2016 audi r8 v10 plus isnt among those awful systems.
The engine is mated to a 7speed stronic gearbox with three automatic modes and optional manual control. Read about the top 10 launch control equipped cars in this article. Audi r8 v10 2016 audi r8 v10 no model with the four rings is closer to motorsport, none is more striking and more dynamic. Usually i do launch control in auto mode but recently i have been doing it in manual mode. It has covered 39,932 miles from new, and is presented in superb condition. The sports car, which was launched in the presence of cricketer. Top 10 launch controlequipped cars motor trend motortrend. Those who prefer manual transmissionsroughly 30 percent of past r8. No model with the four rings is closer to motorsport, none is more striking and more dynamic. It was introduced by the german car manufacturer audi ag in 2006. In 2015 audi s first generation r8 supercar bowed out, to be replaced by the sofar v10 only second generation. In 2015 audis first generation r8 supercar bowed out, to be replaced by the sofar v10only second generation. Audi r8 v10 plus stronic launch control acceleration 0.
Audi needed jalopnik to give the 2015 r8 v10 plus a proper sendoff so badly that they sent me a v10 plus model for a week with a full tank of gas. New listing top speed titanium straight xpipe exhaust system for 20092012 audi r8 5. And with the addition of launch control, the r8 is a contender to dust off any porsche 911, mercedesbenz sl amg, nissan gtr and frankly any other sportssupercar you can dream up. As part of the 2014 audi r8 launch in the us, audi library ipad app was produced, allowing the user to configure a 2014 r8 v10 plus on the fully interactive digital brochure as well as access dynamic audi content. The audi r8 is a midengine, 2seater sports car, which uses audi s trademark quattro permanent allwheel drive system.
Being one of the first few people in the country to get their hands on the allnew audi r8 v10 plus was something i was really looking forward to. The sequels a fullon supercar new audi r8 architecture is 15%. Saying goodbye to the audi r8 v10 plus, the best modern halo car. The left brain should be pleased with audis newly implemented s tronic gearbox. If you were in performance mode not using launch control its all manual. Now the highperformance sports car is more dynamic than ever, with the s tronic transmission and new features on the exterior, in the cabin and for the brakes. This video features the all new 2016 audi r8 v10 plus with aftermarktet sport exhaust systems. Externally, the r8 gt stands out with a fixed rear wing, red overlays on brake callipers, modified bumpers with diffusers and gt labels instead of v10. It includes the modes d and s in addition to manual mode. Our first thoughts of the 2016 audi r8 practical motoring says. Launch control allows even an amateur to nail perfect fromtheline starts every time. Jul 15, 2018 the audi r8 gt accelerates from 0 to 100 km h in 3. In terms of performance, the car does the 0100kmh sprint in 3.
Launch control in manual also shifts automatically audi r8 forums. S12r8v10 the syvecs audi r8 gen2 kit brings a new level of engine management control to the audi r8 gen2 with the worlds first complete standalone engine control module. From an organization known for building quick yet dead execution autos here was an authentic adversary for the ageless porsche 911. Watch as we teach a client how to use the audi launch control rtronic. Jul 11, 2015 take the r8 to the party and theyll be the one in the hot tub at 5am, reeling off anecdotes and passing round yet another bottle of champagne. The audi r8 is a midengine, 2seater sports car, which uses audis trademark quattro permanent allwheel drive system. Known and respected for its ability to blend dailydriver comfort with. Feb 19, 2015 at its launch, the new r8 will have only the 10cylinderno v8 will be offered initially. The secondgen comes in two v10 powered varieties depending on whether youve.
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