I was filling up in Taunton this afternoon and and there was a new R8 at the next pump. Don't know how I missed the release of this, it is a simply stunning car.
The sound from the four pipes was equally as sensational, only matched by its price tag!

This has to go on the test drive hotlist!

 

Does nothing for me but some vids here

http://www.audi.co.uk/audi/uk/en2/new_cars/r8.html

 

Im the same, really cant get excited by it at all! My mate has one too, yes really on the drive, havent been in it yet.

 

[QUOTE=JamieS2K,Sep 23 2007, 07:35 AM] Does nothing for me

 

Porsches and Beemers

Audis and Mercs


My opinion on the top brand German cars (For what it's worth)

 

porsches,beemers AND mercs.

audi's

Well,in my opinion anyway.

 

All German marques are starting to piss me off these days.

There is something 'conceited' about them that I am beginning to hate.

 

Nice little video here of an R8 vs Carerra 4S.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3q14QQ0dl4

Performance and handling apart, the one thing that stands out is how outdated the Porsche's styling looks when sat next to the R8.

 

Have to agree on the styling. I've always been a fan of the 911's more recent muted styling, but next to an R8 it looks very very ordinary.

 

eh? what do you mean? How can a car be conceited? Is it not the drivers perception of his status when driving the car that is in fact conceited?