The all-new 2008 Audi R8 similar to Porsche and Ferrari

Audi, the maker of Audi’s high-end oxygen sensor, has unveiled a supercar that can perform well as a daily commuter and as a power source whenever you feel the need for high-revving road action. The new 2008 Audi R8 supercar with its dynamic styling, 420 horsepower, V8 engine positioned behind the seats along with a plethora of other high-tech innovations has put the R8 at the level of Porsche and Ferrari.

The R8 makes use of an all-wheel drive configuration and a choice of automatic manual or manual transmission. The R8’s frame and body use a lightweight aluminum frame construction. The bottom is also fully enclosed like a race car to increase aerodynamics.

The R8 was developed in connection with the Lamborghini Gallardo, which is also owned by Volkswagen, so it is not surprising that the R8 has similar components to the Gallardo. The big difference, however, according to those who have driven it, is the fact that the R8 feels like an everyday vehicle that is comfortable in miles per hour with stops and starts. The R8 is priced at $ 118,000 when equipped with the R Tronic six-speed automatic gearbox.

Some details about the all-new 2008 Audi R8

Body Styles: 2-Dr Coupe;

Engines: 4.2LV 8;

Transmissions: 6-speed manual; 6-speed semi-automatic;

Drive trains: all-wheel drive;

2008 Audi R8 standard performance and efficiency features

– 4,200cc 4.2 liter V 8 front engine with 12.5 compression ratio and four valves per cylinder

– Premium unleaded fuel 91

– Gasoline direct injection fuel system

– Premium unleaded main fuel tank

– Power: 313 kW, 420 hp SAE @ 8,250 rpm; 317 lb ft, 430 Nm at 4500 rpm

Standard handling, driving and braking features of the 2008 Audi R8

– Four-wheel ABS

– Brake assist system

– Four disc brakes, including four ventilated discs

– Electronic brake distribution

– immobilizer

– Stability control

– Independent multi-link front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs

Standard aerodynamic and exterior features of the 2008 Audi R8

– Body-colored front and rear bumpers

– Body-colored, electrically heated exterior mirror indicator lights for driver and passenger

– Bi-Xenon headlights with projector beam lens

– Luxury alloy on the gear lever knob

– Bright paint

– Fixed rear window with defroster

– Trunk / hatch spoiler

– Tinted windows in the cabin

– Windshield wiper with automatic intermittent wiper and rain sensor

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