Taking the track during the day were all sorts of audis, the highlights to me being a green r8 gt and. The audi r8, available from jardine motors audi, is powered by a 5. Audi rs8 confirmed to use twin turbo v10 in audi, cars, international news by paul tan 4 april 2008 2. Evolution motorsports twin turbo audi r8 recalibrate hennessey performance slaps 2 fat turbos to the v10 of a 2020 audi r8, crank out 912hp 2019 audi r8 first look. It will only eliminate the turbo lag from the single turbo. To see how his v10 audi r8 compares to a lamborghini huracan, both cars have similar ugr twin turbo kits and the same driver. Heffner twinturbo audi r8 v10 photo gallery autoblog. Jun 19, 2017 sami and his team call the project the r8 1. There have been swirling rumors of an entrylevel r8 for months now, with rumored engines varying from a twinturbo v6 to the turbocharged i5 engine that pwoeres the rs3 and tt rs.
Just before the big reveal of the new 2016 audi r8 earlier last year we heard murmurs that the german luxury brands supercar may take a trip down the downsizing slide and fit a twinturbo v6. The original audi r8 was something of a phenomenon. Putting twin turbochargers on a v10 engine nets you horsepower and sexual sounds that emit from the exhaust pipes. An audi r8 v10 plus and a porsche 911 turbo drive into a drag race. The audi r8 v10 is for the buyer who wants exotic looks with everyday driveability and a sense of occasion. Hello and welcome to the car acceleration tv channel.
Whether the lambos hatred is simply the envy made clear or defensive reaction to the full huracan mercury, comin to steal your childrens design is the question that left the best to psychologists, but in our experience, only r8 does not reap the same indigestion. Sep 19, 2011 the new audi r8 by underground offers three different twin turbo engine upgrades, as well as a race version, to satiate the speed desires of r8 fanatics. Audi rs6 downsizes to 560hp v8 hardhitting twinturbo v10 makes way for newschool downsized v8 thats faster, lighter and more frugal too. If going through a quarter mile at 187 mph is not scary enough, the. We have a porsche 911 turbo s, an audi r8, a mclaren 570 s and the latest nissan gtr. More intel emerges on the 2016 audi r8, which is now flexible enough to be configured into clubsport or superleggera, and could get a twin turbo v6.
Going for a spin in this very powerful but also very easy to drive turbo r8. View detailed pictures that accompany our heffner twinturbo audi r8 v10 article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Tts paired 2 rotrex c38 superchargers and mated them to a cnc billet mounting bracket running both superchargers from an 8 rib belt for reliability. Audis first rs vehicle was the rs2 avant, a hot version of the 80 wagon that had been tweaked by porsche. Finnish time attack champion sami sivonen is on a quest to built the fastest time attack race car on earth. Taking the track during the day were all sorts of audis, the highlights to me being a green r8. However, audi is going with a modified version of the newlyannounced. Whether the lambos hatred is simply the envy made clear or defensive reaction to the full huracan mercury, comin to steal your childrens design is the question that left the best to psychologists, but in. Underground racing has already turbocharged the new audi. Audi considering other variants, turbo v6 for r8 autoblog. If that wasnt enough, underground racing has teased audi enthusiasts with a tuning package thats said to take the power past 1,000bhp however, full details of this tantalising turbocharging have not yet been announced.
A floridabased tuner firm has released data on a new, twinturbo audi r8 that produces 536 rearwheel horsepower, and has the capability of a sub11 second quartermile. Hundreds of thousands of reliable miles on twin turbo systems. Audi driver international takes place each year in october at castle combe race circuit as the uks largest audi car gathering. Heffner twin turbo 2012 v10 audi r8 spider dyno run. The new audi r8 by underground offers three different twin turbo engine upgrades, as well as a race version, to satiate the speed desires of r8 fanatics. Audi estimates this improves fuel efficiency by up to 5%, while reducing. I had the chance to film again the twin turbo audi r8 v8 with manual gearbox, owned by wagenwerk. Evolution motorsports twin turbo audi r8 european car magazine. This car is driven like it should be and you can see some. We would like to introduce the eurowise audi r8 twin turbo v8 kit. It started when sami purchased an unregistered first generation audi r8 track car from germany. Audi driver international r8 gt on track, twinturbo r8. Having just sold a twin turbo tr i understand how difficult it is selling a highly, but properly done, modified exotic. This time around, the tuning houses sports car of choice is an audi r8.
Can the audi r8 v10 plus top the porsche 911 turbo in a. Mar 20, 2018 instead, the r8 could go v6 specifically, with the 2. While the move to a twin turbo v6 will be met with some opposition, the unit is a version of the 354hp v6 from the 2017 audi s4, so audi will have plenty of available units to play with at its. Aug 03, 2016 yep, not satisfied with the natural aspiration of audis rather lovely 5. Hennessey graces the audi r8 v10 with an oversized twinturbo. Can the audi r8 v10 plus top the porsche 911 turbo in a drag. Underground racing has put together one sexy package that rob brought out to.
More importantly, the r8 v10 plus has a dualclutch automatic transmission so do those cars and allwheel drive the ferrari doesnt, which. Eric c 2008 lamborghini twinturbo gallardo superleggera. Audi r8 gt v10 biturbo tuned by kfs motorsport with more than hp. Thanks to their magic, they were able to ramp up the ponies of this bad boy to an astounding 630 horsepower. Twin turbo r8 beast audiworld audi news and discussion. Audi r8 v10 biturbo hp acceleration 0300 sound youtube. Audi has rolled out a new model that will sit right between the normal a8 and the highend s8 and the new car is called the 2016 a8 l 4. Audi rs8 confirmed to use twin turbo v10 paul tans. The sound their creation makes is distinctive, intense, and most certainly emotional. Audi has released new details about the twinturbo 4. Jan 09, 2011 it will only eliminate the turbo lag from the single turbo.
A sevenspeed dualclutch automatic gearbox controls output to all four wheels. Born of the lemans winning r8 racer and the 2003 lemans quattro concept car, it showed the. Although the morning started with torrential rain that didnt stop a brilliant turnout of cars from the uks audi clubs including. Evolution motorsports twin turbo audi r8 european car. Underground racing managed 2,200 horsepower out of the r8. More intel emerges on the 2016 audi r8, which is now flexible enough to be configured into clubsport or superleggera, and could get a twinturbo v6. Oct 18, 2010 this time around, the tuning houses sports car of choice is an audi r8. This video features a heavily tuned audi r8 gt v10. Underground racing home of the worlds fastest street. According to car and drivers sources, audi has confirmed an entrylevel audi r8 with a twinturbocharged v6 will be coming in 2018. While the move to a twinturbo v6 will be met with some opposition, the unit is a version of the 354hp v6 from the 2017 audi s4, so audi will have plenty of available units to play with at its. Heffner performance builders of the finest audi r8 v8 twin turbo systems. Mar 11, 2016 when the allnew audi r8 was launched last year, it was only available with a 5. Having just sold a twinturbo tr i understand how difficult it is selling a highly, but properly done, modified exotic.
A camaro ss will destroy just about any audi on the track or the street except for maybe the 150k audi r8. I guess you found out the hard way that audi is just a badge not a real performance car. Yep, not satisfied with the natural aspiration of audis rather lovely 5. A mere decade ago, calling a car with 800 horsepower modest would be laughable. If youre a legitimate candidate for either car, the dealer should offer you an extended test drive possibly even a full weekend.
We took this stock v8 r8 and produced a custom fabricated single turbo conversion using a single garrett gtx4508r. However, it now seems that audis engineers have made a breakthrough allowing them to successfully install the rs6s monster twinturbo v10 under the r8s engine cover. See 43 results for audi a6 twin turbo for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Underground racing has already turbocharged the new audi r8. Mar 10, 2016 according to car and drivers sources, audi has confirmed an entrylevel audi r8 with a twinturbocharged v6 will be coming in 2018. View detailed pictures that accompany our heffner twin turbo audi r8 v10 article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Dec 05, 2012 audi rs6 downsizes to 560hp v8 hardhitting twin turbo v10 makes way for newschool downsized v8 thats faster, lighter and more frugal too. Oct 03, 2017 if youre looking for an even more ridiculous power figure, underground racing just made a 3,000 hp twin turbo r8 that set a 12 mile record of 267 mph.
To see how his v10 audi r8 compares to a lamborghini huracan, both cars have similar ugr twinturbo kits and the same driver. Nov 09, 2016 putting twin turbochargers on a v10 engine nets you horsepower and sexual sounds that emit from the exhaust pipes. Underground racing twin turbo v10 audi r8 lamborghini huracan. Today, its just as common as filling up your gas tank. Audi r8 v10 plus evolution on the outside, revolution on. Ur twin turbo xversion huracan build we would like to thank justin herricks. Dec 27, 2010 evolution motorsports twin turbo audi r8 recalibrate hennessey performance slaps 2 fat turbos to the v10 of a 2020 audi r8, crank out 912hp 2019 audi r8 first look. Audi r8 v10 plus evolution on the outside, revolution on the.
Eurowise audi r8 turbo systems are hand built in the usa everything from the flanges, to the cnc cut hangers and tig welded construction. Underground racing twin turbo v10 audi r8 lamborghini. If youre looking for an even more ridiculous power figure, underground racing just made a 3,000 hp twinturbo r8 that set a 12 mile record of 267 mph. Audi r8 set to get twinturbo v6 engine art of gears. Instead, the r8 could go v6 specifically, with the 2. The porsche 911 turbo s is an allwheel drive powered by a 3. Mar 16, 2014 heffner twin turbo audi r8 v10 by qstuning onboard ride and revs. Underground racing, known for producing some of the fastest modified lamborghinis to ever touch tyres with tarmac, has got its hands on the new audi r8 v10. The is a key for every lock, someone will want this car for the first nice spring day.
Porsche 911 turbo s vs mclaren 570s vs audi r8 vs nissan gtr. Take one 518bhp r8 v10, apply two turbos and specialist knowledge and voila. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. My daily driver for over 15 years was a porsche 911, 930, 356, or 914. When the allnew audi r8 was launched last year, it was only available with a 5. Audi driver international r8 gt on track, twinturbo r8 and. Apr 05, 2015 going for a spin in this very powerful but also very easy to drive turbo r8. Nov 16, 2009 a floridabased tuner firm has released data on a new, twin turbo audi r8 that produces 536 rearwheel horsepower, and has the capability of a sub11 second quartermile. Heffner twinturbo audi r8 v10 by qstuning onboard ride and revs. Mar 04, 2019 audi driver international takes place each year in october at castle combe race circuit as the uks largest audi car gathering.
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