2007/2008 Audi R8
Audi's goal is to become every bit as racy and blue-blooded as its German competitors, and the company is about to take a big step forward in that pursuit.
The R8 is expected to have the same 425 horsepower V8 engine as the Audi RS4, but weight just 3500 lbs, compared to the RS4’s 4200 lbs. Those figures should be good for a 0-60 mph time in the low-4.0 second range. It is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform. Everything from the aluminum space frame to the all-wheel-drive system is from the Lamborghini (Audi owns Lambo).
One significant difference between the R8 and its Italian cousin will be the engine wedged behind the cockpit. Instead of the Lambo's exotic 5.0-liter V10 power plant, the R8 will debut with a midmounted version of Audi's 4.2-liter V8. Going with the smaller engine will keep the R8 from undercutting the Lamborghini in both price and performance.
The market launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2007 with a price tag of around $100,000.
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