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Still quick in this day and age

Despite being a model that has existed since the early 2000s, the R8 has remained competitive against its rivals. The mid-engine sports car can catapult itself from 0-100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds, accelerating until it reaches a top speed of 329 km/h.

At the heart of the new R8 is the same familiar naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 FSI engine, known for its incomparable sound, lightning-fast response, and immense accelerating power. In the R8 V10 performance, the engine delivers 570 bhp and 550 Nm of healthy torque, which is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed S-Tronic gearbox.

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The New Audi R8 V10 RWD Is The Last Of Its Kind

It’s another sad day for enthusiasts, as Audi has announced that their latest R8 V10 performance RWD will be the last high-performance rear-wheel drive flagship that will enter production.

Produced exclusively by hand and powered by a mid-mounted V10 engine with 540 hp, the high-performance sports car shines in antique gold metallic; the new Audi exclusive colour makes its debut with the prize. Many Audi Sport Performance parts are included, such as the carbon Aerokit, sport wheels, brake linings, adjustable suspensions and a steering wheel in Alcantara black.

Motorsports

2018 Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup GT3 champion will win a…

IN Audi, Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup GT3, R8 LMS, Audi R8, R8, GT3, Race, Audi Sport customer racing Asia, 2018

Sports meets luxury in unique road car built by Audi Sport exclusively for the Cup, presented at the legendary NÃ¼rburgring

“The R8 V10 RWS is made for purists; a limited-edition special model for customers with an appreciation for essential driving enjoyment,” says Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Audi Sport GmbH. Indeed, as the R8 V10 RWS CoupÃ© weighs 50 kg less than the regular all-wheel drive R8 V10 CoupÃ© coupled together with chassis and handling tuning adapted for rear-wheel drive, provides for incredibly fun driving.

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A RWD R8

IN Audi, R8, Audi R8, Audi Sport GmbH

For the first time ever, the R8 gets a rear wheel-drive variant

So why this and not a Lamborghini then? Well we asked the same question too and found that it would have been an impossible question to answer unless you’ve driven both - and we have. Well we’ve driven the Huracan Coupe at least, both on the road and on the track.

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Audi R8 Spyder V10 | Blue Thunder

Like the 80s’ movie featuring a high-tech helicopter, the new R8 Spyder is an advanced assault machine so similar to ‘Blue Thunder’.

These 3-D puzzle model cars are available at $8.95 with every $60 gross purchase of Shell V-Power Nitro+, and $12.95 with every $60 gross purchase of Shell FuelSave fuels. These exclusive car models are pieced together like a 3D jigsaw puzzle, and are made up of over sixty individual pieces — perfect for spending time with the children or to just unwind from work.

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Shell Releases New Toys For Drivers

IN Shell, V-Power, Shell V-Power, Shell V-Power Nitro+, Shell FuelSave, Shell fuels, Lamborghini Vaneno, Ford Mustang, Hummer H2, Audi R8, MINI Cooper, Shell Promotions

You can get your hands on a Hummer, Mustang, Lambo, R8 and MINI with every fuel purchase at Shell

The R8, when first revealed back in 2007 was a gorgeous and technologically-advanced piece of machinery. Audi had outdone themselves with the 1st generation car.

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GR8 Expectations | Audi R8 5.2 V10

If you're hoping for the same 'wow' factor as when the first R8 was launched, you'd be disappointed. But dial back your expectations a little and the new Audi R8 is an awesome car.

One key difference between the Coupe and Spyder R8 models is of course the lightweight, fully automated cloth hood, which can be activated at speeds of up to 50 km/h, and is slickly concealed beneath the sculpted integral cover - it takes just 20 seconds for the roof to be activated. The rear window can also be retracted and extended at the touch of a button.

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New R8 Spyder Launched In UK - SG, Hold on

IN Audi, R8, Spyder, R8 Spyder, Audi R8 Spyder, Second Generation R8, V10, Audi Singapore

Among the impressive equipment for this model includes the debut of Audi's smartphone interface and a Bang & Olufsen audio system with headrest-mounted speakers

Built around a stiff structural monocoque using carbon fibre, titanium and Kevlar, it claims to be the only supercar to also use graphene, a material that is made up of a layer of pure carbon atoms that are arranged in a honeycomb structure. The result is a light, flexible and strong element, and the GTA Spano has quite a bit of it.

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A Spano In The Works

IN Spania GTA, GTA Spano, Spanish supercar, Hypercar, Singapore, EuroSports Global, V10

EuroSports Global, known for bringing in the 'raging bulls' you see on our roads, adds a 'wolf' into its list of brands.

Weight distribution is set to 40% at the front / 60% at the rear, reducing inertia on the front axle. An entirely new power management set-up, along with modified suspension, new steering set-up and recalibrated stability and traction controls, connects the driver as directly as possible with the road. The selectable Lamborghini driving modes Strada, Sport and Corsa are tuned to provide oversteering characteristics, emphasizing authentic rear-wheel drive behavior.

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RWD Huracan LP 580-2

IN Lamborghini, Lambo, Huracan, LP 580-2, Huracan LP 580-2, Lamborghini Singapore

Lamborghini promises rear-wheel drive driving fun with the new rear-wheel drive only Huracan LP 580-2

Following the success of the Audi A8 limousine shuttle service held at the end of last year, Audi Singapore and Premium Automobiles, its exclusive partner, continue to surprise and delight Audi car owners. Customers, selected at random, were presented with an exclusive Audi Sport Service Shuttle experience when they brought their Audi vehicles for servicing at the Audi Aftersales facilities located at 55 Ubi Road 1.

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Customers Surprised With Audi Sport Service Shuttle

IN Audi, Audi Singapore, Audi R8, R8 V10, Audi Sport Service Shuttle

A follow up to the limo shuttle service and other initiatives rolled out in recent years, the surprise is Audi's commitment to 'customer delight'.

As announced by the computer giant during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, Forza Horizon 2 — coming this September exclusively to Xbox One and Xbox 360 — will offer stunning 1080p resolution graphics at 30 fps. Once behind the wheel, there will be no experience to match it in terms of open-world racing, with the stunning visual impact even more spectacular in nighttime scenes.

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Lamborghini HuracÃ¡n LP 610-4 Is The Hero Of Forza Horizon 2

IN Lamborghini, Huracan, Huracan LP 610-4, V10, Microsoft, Forza Motorsport, Forza Horizon 2

The HuracÃ¡n LP 610-4 is warming up its naturally aspirated V10 engine, ready to share its style, technology and thunderous performance with gamers all around the world.

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A 'Selfish' Celebration

IN Lamborghini, Bull, 50, Anniversary, Birthday, Gift, Egoista, Selfish, V10, De Silva, Concept

The Raging Bull turns 50 this year. We weren’t expecting it when the Veneno was unveiled at Geneva, and we certainly weren’t expecting this, the Egoista.

The engine is not that new, the 4.0 TFSI, which debuted last year, is an example of Audi's downsizing strategy in the high-performance category. In the new Audi RS6 Avant, the twin-turbo V8 delivers 560 bhp and 700 Nm of torque that is available between 1,750 and 5,500 rpm.

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New Audi RS6 To Be Powered By Twin-Turbo V8

IN Audi, RS6, V8, Estate

Lighter and more efficient than the previous model, but with 2 cylinders less. The new RS6 still manages to be even faster than the V10 model it replaces.

Delivering an experience that enthralls all senses — spontaneous, voracious throttle response, easy revving, hefty torque, prodigious power and sonorous music, the free-breathing 4.2 FSI is a high performance engine that can be found in racing. Boasting not only power, the R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro with the R tronic is also efficient, consuming on average 13.5 litres of fuel per 100 km; fuel consumption with the manual transmission is 14.9 litres per 100 km. A recuperation system that
recovers energy during braking comes as standard. The forced oil pump of the dry sump lubrication system features various suction and discharge stages for load dependent operation.

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The R8 Spyder V8 Spins Its Web In Singapore

IN Audi, R8, Spyder, V10, V8, Quattro

Audi has added another model to its R8 lineup in Singapore.

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Pre-production M5 (F10M) To Make An Appearance In May

IN BMW, M5, F10M, Sports saloon

Sources say that a concept version of the new mother of all sports saloons, the BMW M5, will reach our shores in May. We're anticipating a sneak peek at Munich Automobiles, stay tuned.

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Singapore Gets Its First LFA

IN Lexus, LFA, V10

We're looking forward to hearing that V10 scream.

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Lamborghini Track Day in Shanghai - Gallardo Superleggera LP 570-4

IN Lamborghini, Shanghai, Gallardo, 550-2, Track, Event, Superleggera

Displayed in all its glory at the Lamborghini Track Day in Shanghai was this green Gallardo Superleggera LP 570-4. We can't tell you how it drives, but here are some yummy photos!

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Lamborghini Track Day in Shanghai with the Gallardo LP 550-2

IN Lamborghini, Shanghai, Gallardo, 550-2, Track, Event

A 550 bhp Lamborghini driven by only its rear wheels, and a very wet track. We play matador and try to tame the bull in the Gallardo LP 550-2!

It was not simply a question of moving the transmission to the rear axle, the vehicle had to be adjusted and tuned in every element of its driving dynamics. This includes springs, dampers, stabilisers and even the tyres. The aerodynamics were also adjusted to take account of the change to the power flow. The rear axle differential, with a 45 percent limited slip, was also redeveloped, as was the calibration of the e-gear transmission. One significant point was the adjustments made to the ESP system. While the standard program is focused on high stability, the CORSA program permits greater drift angles, thus enabling drivers to enjoy the dynamics of the LP550-2 to their full extent.

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2

IN Lamborghini, Gallardo, LP550-2, Exotic

Lamborghini presents a model in honour of their long-time test driver - the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni. "550" as in 550 bhp and "2" for rear wheel drive. Game on!

Readers' Rides

A White Tie Affair | Audi R8 V8

IN Audi, R8, V8, White, Milltek

This pristine white R8 is immaculate inside and out. Clad with a deep-growling aftermarket exhaust and minor exterior enhancements, this classy unit will turn heads without being over-the-top.