Regarded as the most user-friendly and practical supercar currently on the market, the 2013 Audi R8 V8 is now more efficient than ever, quicker, and filled with more technology. Is it too conservative for a supercar though? PerformanceDrive was recently invited to sample some of Audi’s latest performance cars, which […]
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Video: RamSpeed Audi R8 V8 with Heffner twin-turbo kit
RamSpeed in Sydney has just finished building what is believed to be the second-ever Audi R8 in the country fitted with a Heffner twin-turbo kit. The package is installed on the V8 version of the all-wheel drive Audi supercar. Starting with a very neat grey Audi R8 4.2-litre V8, the […]
Top 10 high-performance convertibles for summer
If you’ve ever driven around in summer in a convertible with the roof down, you’ll be all too familiar with the feeling of your hair blowing in the wind, and the sun crisping your skin. Couple that with a scenic set of roads and an engine/exhaust soundtrack from a serious […]
Video: 2013 Audi R8 details outlined by quattro GmbH
Audi and performance division quattro GmbH have released a cool new video outlining the details and changes made for the model year 2013 Audi R8, including details on how it was built and tested. It’s good to know fine products like the R8 are comprehensively tested before they are given […]
Underground Racing Audi R8 GT V10 twin-turbo with 821kW
Underground Racing in the US has just finalised its Audi R8 GT V10 twin-turbo build project. The R8 GT V10 is Audi’s quickest and more powerful supercar on sale. If that’s not enough, you could go for a twin-turbo kit like this. The Underground Racing Audi R8 GT V10 is […]
2013 Audi R8 V10 Plus joins new range
Audi has announced the new 2013 Audi R8 now with an S tronic dual-clutch transmission. Joining the lineup is also a new top-spec model called the Audi R8 V10 Plus. The new variant adds various mechanical and cosmetic enhancements. The most notable highlight for the new model is the introduction […]
Audi R8 e-tron breaks lap record at the Nurburgring
Audi has broken the lap record at the Nurburgring, for a production electric vehicle, in the Audi R8 e-tron with a time of 8:09.99. The R8 was driven by racing driver Markus Winkelhock. Although the R8 e-tron isn’t quite a production car yet, Audi says the all-electric powertrain used to […]
XXX-Performance Audi R8 V10 slammed
It’s not very often you seen upgrades like this being applied to full-on supercars. The XXX-Performance Audi R8 V10 is modified to the extreme in almost every way. Starting with the styling, XXX-Performance has coated the body in a bilious bright green paint and a full wrap dressing. Giving the […]