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Overview Audi ventures into uncharted territory with the all-new R8. The first look at this car came three years ago in the form of a concept called the LeMans Quattro Concept. The production car has not changed much from the original. When it launches later this year, the R8 will boast a powerful 420- horsepower V8 engine positioned behind the passenger compartment.There is rumor that the 500-horsepower V10 from the Lamborghini Gallardo will be available in the R8 sometime in the future, but at this time it is still only a rumor.
The R8 is built on the aluminum Audi Space Frame, designed to be both lightweight and very rigid, ideal qualities for a high-performance sports car.
The powerful V8 combined with the lightweight chassis give the R8 a reported 0 to 62 mph time of just 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph.
Of course, being an Audi, all that power is distributed evenly to the road through all-four wheels via the legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system.
Unlike many supercars, the R8 was designed for everyday use, with comfortable seats and plentiful cargo space. Not only can luggage be stored under the front hood, there is space for as many as two golf bags behind the seats.
Deliveries of the R8 will begin in the fall of 2007.