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Audi R8. The city took
Audi R8. Price: 5 142 626 rub. On sale: since spring 2007 Most sports cars like glamorous brides! They are amazingly good in the secular rounds of racing trails, but absolutely not adapted to labor weekdays. Most ... But, as it turned out, not all. Audi R8 with glitter endured the test of Moscow daily bustle
Test pilot
Roman Rusinov, 29 years old, car drivers, driving experience 11 years old, personal car - Audi TT
At the Audi R8, I first went only on racing tracks. In the city somehow there was no possibility to assess the advantages of this supercar. So the Moscow test has become a kind of revelation for me with a second acquaintance with the already studied seemingly car. And I must confess, this meeting in the metropolis opened many pleasant features in a sharp, but not such an unbridled character of Audi R8.
The standard of urban sports car for me was always Porsche for me every day. But, trading on the Audi car in Moscow, by pits and rings, I was surprised to find that comfort and tough sportiness can coexist. R8 turned out to be perfectly adapted even to our winter conditions. On the winter tires on the light snow, he leaves only the most positive impressions: the city took it as a native. What distinguishes Audi R8 from Ferrari, Maserati or Aston Martin, so this is what this car is very comfortable and it can really be used in everyday use to a person who wants to ride a sports car, naturally. And in this regard, R8 does not simply create a worthy competition of Porsche. It is much more comfortable by Carrera. With all my love for Porsche Carrera I can not recognize: Audi R8 struck to the depths of the soul with a combination of sports character, comfort and adaptability to almost any road conditions.
The legendary four-wheel drive Quattro, perfectly proven himself both on public roads and on racing tracks, and here proves its effectiveness! And this lies one of the keys to success. Of the sports cars of this level, there are only Porsche, Lamborghini and Audi. Yes, and weighing such cars will be better than the competitors, thanks to the rear-engine layout.
It is a four-wheel drive and an ideal improvement on the axes a deposit of excellent manageability and non-native omnivorous sports cars R8. On this machine you can ride quickly in all conditions: in the rain, snow for Audi R8 weather retreats to the background. Robotic box pleased. For each switching, the transmission reacts a short but loud penitz, which adds adrenaline to blood and sets the desired mood. If you are even tired and you have a lousy mood, it raises the tone. Each traffic light, every small braking, every gear shift gives a small joy that you share with others. On the road Audi causes real ecstasy. The appearance of Porsche already appeared, and bright, not a brought appearance of Audi R8 attracts views and gives rise to emotions. Yes, and ride on R8 is still simpler than to Porsche. The car is 100% predictable and perfectly controlled. I was shocked by his comfort and opportunities. With all the Sports rigidity of Audi R8, even tram rails are not able to knock it out of the rut. Yes, R8 is slightly lower than the ordinary car, but the stones and railway moving is not embarrassed. On Ferrari and Lambo riding along the Mission Impossible tram paths, while on R8, as in Carrera, it is possible.
Of course, in any sports car for every day, if you wish, you can find a lot of minuses. But you should not forget that everyday operation Audi R8 is not a villain at all. Audi is a magnificent choice for a person who is tired that he is instructed on the rear sofa of the representative limousine, a man who wants to add bright emotions into a well-established lifefriend. Of course, it is not easy with our traffic jams, but also in such conditions R8 behaves well. Unlike the same Maserati, on which I cut down the streets of London, the Audi does not have the feeling that the transmission is managed by a student, which jerk throws a grip on each traffic light. In Audi R8, everything happens much softer, more comfortable and concise. Love not love
Multi-plane door handles corporate raisins of the interior R8. Stylish
The brakes are able to hold back 420 horses. Reliable
The retractable anti-cycle gives the appearance of the Audi R8 even more sporty look. Sports
Driving
The perfect balance and intelligent four-wheel drive allow you to get the maximum pleasure from piloting on any coverage and in any weather.
Salon
Made with taste. All buttons and controls in their place.
Comfort
Madly comfortable, by the standards of sports cars, car.
Security
Reasonable settings of the full drive and stabilization system. High degree of adaptability to road conditions.
Price
It is quite acceptable for this segment.
Advantages and disadvantages + Relatively small fuel consumption (in full tank you can drive 400 km), high degree of comfort and adaptability to road conditions.
- Loading KP when switching up.
Specifications
Brand and Model - Audi R8
Dimensions - 435x1930x1252 mm
Engine - gasoline, 4163 cm3, 420 hp / 7800 min-1
Transmission - R-Tronic Robotic, 6-speed
Dynamics - 301 km / h; 4.6 s to 100 km / h
Competitors - Porsche Carrera
Our opinion
The unique design and high degree of adaptability to road conditions, perfect weighting and four-wheel drive make Audi R8 almost perfect sports car for every day. Perhaps the only decent r8 competitor on this field of all-wheel drive Porsche Carrera. But in the management of Audi R8, it is still a little simpler and predictable Stuttgartz.
Posted by: Roman Rusinov
Photo: Sergey Crostes
A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [February 2011]
