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hans
03-20-2007, 07:03 AM
Audi had one of these in their showcase tent for us to drool and lust over. They also had one doing parade laps behind pace cars between races on Friday.

The Audi tent ended up being the first stop for Jon and I and our respective dads on Friday...the rain kept us in there for quite a while so I took the time to snap some pics. There is a quick blurb about a short test drive in this month's European Car, btw.

Enjoy, and I'm not responsible for soiled pants.

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mcfaulzy
03-20-2007, 07:15 AM
wow that car is super hot... Wish someone would buy it and bring it to a meet.
A4ringedONE8T
03-20-2007, 08:00 AM
Sweet car, terrible name! Why would they give it the same name as one of their Lemans cars?????
mcfaulzy
03-20-2007, 08:01 AM
cause nooone will own it... $$$$$
TheDarkSide
03-20-2007, 09:15 AM
:drool:
A4ringedONE8T
03-20-2007, 09:26 AM
cause nooone will own it... $$$$$

You havent done your research then my friend. They ARE going to be released in the US, sticker price around 90k
TheDarkSide
03-20-2007, 09:58 AM
Will replace a lot of the market. ;)
mcfaulzy
03-20-2007, 10:56 AM
:eek: 90K:eek: :bow: thought it would be around 250K:dunno: . guess i do need to do some research.
hans
03-20-2007, 10:58 AM
You havent done your research then my friend. They ARE going to be released in the US, sticker price around 90k


base MSRP = $110,000. will top out around $130,000. Will be sold in US as 2007 MY release. Orders already taken.

BTW...none of the carbon fibre was installed on this car, and all replaced with plastic. there was apparently a problem with the molds and the first cars delivered will include a voucher to be returned to the dealer for retrofit. I believe this includes every ounce of plastic you see under the hood and rear cowl. not sure what's included on the interior.

In addition to the 6-speed manual, a clutchless sequential system is available which is homologous to Lamborgini's E-gear. Another thing I'm a little upset about...I think it should have had DSG but I'm not sure of the constraints of the DSG transmission, i.e. how much of a feat it would be to implement it in a quattro drivetrain. If VAG is gonna keep pulling from the parts bin (this car is on an extended Gallardo chassis) they should pull their best shit :P
hans
03-20-2007, 11:00 AM
with the introduction of the R8's 2008 MY, it will also become the first production vehicle fitted, standard, with LED headlights
TheDarkSide
03-20-2007, 11:14 AM
:eek: LED heads :yum:
A4ringedONE8T
03-20-2007, 11:22 AM
base MSRP = $110,000. will top out around $130,000. Will be sold in US as 2007 MY release. Orders already taken.

BTW...none of the carbon fibre was installed on this car, and all replaced with plastic. there was apparently a problem with the molds and the first cars delivered will include a voucher to be returned to the dealer for retrofit. I believe this includes every ounce of plastic you see under the hood and rear cowl. not sure what's included on the interior.

In addition to the 6-speed manual, a clutchless sequential system is available which is homologous to Lamborgini's E-gear. Another thing I'm a little upset about...I think it should have had DSG but I'm not sure of the constraints of the DSG transmission, i.e. how much of a feat it would be to implement it in a quattro drivetrain. If VAG is gonna keep pulling from the parts bin (this car is on an extended Gallardo chassis) they should pull their best shit :P

Thank you for the correction, last I saw the price was months ago, I guess they have updated it since then. Upon word of its official release, I know they were shooting for the 90-100k mark
FactorX
03-20-2007, 12:09 PM
E-Gear = R-Tronic = DSG.... its the same system, just rebadged...

its one of those "ew, DSG is on VWs, why would I want it on my Audi/Lambo?!?"
Kyle K
03-20-2007, 02:59 PM
Such an awesome car
DeadSailor
03-20-2007, 05:30 PM
that thing looks pretty cool
LDadrenaline
03-20-2007, 09:46 PM
90k is a decent price. i read somewhere its supposed to compete with the porsches and ferraris so i can only assume the 430 and carrera S.... seems like it should beat both of them so it should be a little more expensive
hans
03-20-2007, 10:41 PM
E-Gear = R-Tronic = DSG.... its the same system, just rebadged...

its one of those "ew, DSG is on VWs, why would I want it on my Audi/Lambo?!?"


ahhh...thanks for the clarification. well then i'm a happy man!

this thing sounded great on the track!! wish I had taken some video but it was pouring rain :(
Sea Men
03-21-2007, 11:08 AM
yes please.
mcfaulzy
03-21-2007, 12:08 PM
anyone got 130k i can have?
Rulez
03-21-2007, 10:36 PM
I have a bunch of pictures that I took as well. The sound of that car during the parade laps was awesome.