Audi’s devilish motorendilemma in the new R8
Posted on 16-02-2015 at 11:25 by sir_smokalot – 87 Comments”
A new generation Audi R8 makes behind the scenes an appearance, but what will the Germans in addition to the 5.2 liter V10 in their car, scoop up? This is still a very dilemma.
The Audi R8 is always in 2 basissmaken delivered: first was a 4.2 liter V8, and 2 years later joined here a 5.2 liter V10. Both were atmospheric and – in their time – particularly capable.
During the last years, the turbo, the landscape of sports cars, however, has changed radically, and in a segment in which the performance is even Ferrari (under pressure from McLaren) all switched to the ventilator. But also the powersedans today drukgevuld, what Audi for a problem. If the now is a atmospheric V8 launches – perhaps with a few horsepower more and a few pounds less than you will if R8-rider search driven by a six cylinder familycar, in the form of a BMW M3 that is lighter than the R8 and more torque with a relatively similar ability.
This allows the engineers so not really arrive, but what else is? The well known 4.0 TFSI from the (R)S6 t/m 8 is the most obvious, but this kannibaliseert very quickly on the V10. That is quite a pinch if this option is chosen.
V10 Diesel
What me a charming solution would seem, is the new R8 is – at least in the beginning – with only 1 benzinemotorisering to launch: – the Huracan related – 5.2 V10. As an alternative, for example, would a V10 diesel, which we are already in draft form saw, can be offered. It is a public secret that this is a hobbyhorse is boss Ferdinand Piech, and it was about time that Audi are thick dieseloffensief, that after the Q7 V12 TDI as a candle in the night went out, a sequel gave.
Geneva seems to do this, however, generously asked to come in, there are no nagelende test models identified, and common sense dictates that a diesel R8 is still a few years away. But still: what a blast would that be if there is on the VAG-event, suddenly an R8 TDI was, even if only in draft form..
What thinks the reader? Above upskirt by Audi today neighbour seems to be (in terms of rim) on a V10 to identify, but what comes in addition in the price lists?