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2009 Audi R8 Sold Out Worldwide

The entire run of Audi R8s for 2009 has sold out. There's now an 18-month waiting list for Audi's hand-built supercar. This news comes just as we were about to place our order, meaning it'll be even longer before Wert gets to drive get driven around in one. It also comes despite a price hike of $3,500, although we suppose that if you can afford a $113,700 car, that slight hike ceases to be relevant.

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5:00 PM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Wes Siler
1,017 views, 28 comments

Latest by layabout: Weird that there is a huge waiting list,i just looked on a U.K. website & found over 60 R8's for sale they are '07 & 08' models.For the same money you could buy an '05/'06 Lamborghini Gallardo.Both cars come in more »

i feel gassy

Five Reasons High Gas Prices Are Good For Real Drivers

While people who drive out of necessity are understandably upset about high gas prices, the real enthusiast driver recognizes the positives. Artificially low fuel prices have subsidized an American automotive lifestyle out-of-sync with the needs and desires of serious drivers. And although we're not happy to be forking over the dimes for premium fuel, we've got five reasons the enthusiast is happy the era of cheap gas is over. More »

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12:30 PM on Thu Jul 17 2008
By Matt Hardigree
23,306 views, 129 comments

Latest by thunder: What the... Artificially low? You can't be serious. I thought this was Jalopnik, not Treehugger. While I might agree that #1 would be a good thing, how does that make the so-called "serious driver" immune from the same thing keeping others more »

moment of zen

2009 Audi R8 Becomes Official DTM Safety Car

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alternative energy

Behind Audi's Biodiesel Victory At The 24 Hours Of Le Mans

One of the more interesting but overlooked facts from the 2008 24 Hours of Le Mans was that the Audi R10 TDI cars not only ran, but won, on a mixture of Shell V-Power Gas-To-Liquid (GTL) racing diesel and a newly designed Biomass-to-Diesel (BTL) fuel. We've been fascinated with prospects of biomass diesel since taking a trip to the Sears Tower in the algae van, as BTL offers cleaner output, has no fossil-fuel base and doesn't interfere with the food chain. The version used in the race cars was also 90% cleaner than American low-sulfur diesel. We talked with Audi of America's Christian Bokich about his experience at Le Mans with the winning diesel team.

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12:30 PM on Thu Jun 26 2008
By Matt Hardigree
4,006 views, 41 comments

Latest by Dudemeister on the Run: @jbownsabmw: Hope you meant to say the french. This does stink, people are always bragging about stuff they've done in the racing world. How about taking that bragging and putting it on the street. I wouldn't mind not paying more »

2009 audi r8 v10

2009 Audi R8 V10 Captured Totally Uncloaked

We've seen a lot of the 2009 Audi R8 V10 since breaking the first pics and providing video of it running last month. But now we get an unblemished look from Autoweek.nl at the new hotness from the four rings in all its re-powered glory. The new R8, with it's 5.2 liter V10, flared-out side-blade, and modified nose is definitely swoon-worthy, as evidenced by these unbelievably clean shots apparently snapped outside of Quattro GmbH in Germany. We can't wait to see the times this thing posts on the Nurburgring.

[Audiblog via GMI]

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9:45 AM on Wed Jun 25 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,159 views, 42 comments

Latest by n/a: @racerx: Well Porsche have got away with it for over half a century and the cocks keep buying it. Seriously needs to be some bare aluminium in there. more »

2009 audi r8 v10

2009 Audi R8 V10 Production-Ready On The 'Ring

Another day, another Audi R8 tearing up the Nürburgring, right? Well, look closer, because this is actually a new version of Ingolstadt's supercar. The 'ring-obsessed guys over at Bridge To Gantry say this is the much-anticipated V10-powered model, and though we can't see what's in the engine bay or hear the exhaust note on video, there are some subtle exterior differences between this car and an "average" R8. Actually, this might even be same car we saw not too long ago. Either way, we're expecting the mill to be a 5.2-liter V10 similar to that found in the R8's corporate sister, the Lamborghini Gallardo. So, what are the hard-to-spot exterior tweaks? More »

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9:40 AM on Wed Jun 18 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,791 views, 16 comments

Latest by layabout: It's the same V10 as in the new RS6,not the same as the engine found in the Gallardo.The RS6 is currently Audi's fastest production car,faster than the R8. more »

tuners

Supercharged Audi R8 For The Impatient

Do you want an R8, but need it to have more power than the standard 4.2-liter V8's 420 HP? Well, you could sit around waiting for Audi to bring out the V10-powered model. Or you could try to swipe the V12 TDI concept. But, if you don't feel like waiting or stealing, you could have a Novidem supercharger bolted to the standard V8.
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1:40 PM on Fri Jun 13 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,662 views, 8 comments

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Transformers 2 Call Sheet Leaked, Confirms Even More Autobots To Roll Out

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Audi R8 V10 Caught Testing On Nurburgring

Adding to our recent video proof of the new R8 V10, plus still shots, we've got even more 5.2L Audi goodness. And just to prove they're serious, Audi's giving the new beast a shakedown on everyone's favorite test track, the Nurburgring Nordschleife. While we don't have lap times yet, rest assured that we're working on arranging a triple shootout with the Zonda F and the Nissan GT-R. Hey, a guy can dream.

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4:20 PM on Mon Jun 2 2008
By Andrew Stoy
2,166 views, 17 comments

Latest by LemursGT: @Joseph: The number has nothing to do with the number of cylinders in any other Audi car, so why would they start doing it here? That said, the number doesn't seem to have much to do with anything when it more »

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Audi Engine Strategy Through 2011 Leaked

Someone in the know over at Audiblog.nl has spilled forth a detailed list of all Audi brand engines for all models through the 2011 calender year — and the release dates for new models. In addition to the big engine news, the leakers claim that we'll be seeing the rumored Audi A7 model in June of 2010, as well as an S7 version following that fall, and a return to form for the next generation Audi S4. Look below for a detail look at what's coming up for Audi in the next three years. More »

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1:40 PM on Thu May 29 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
5,171 views, 24 comments

Latest by layabout: Good news about the S4,i can see they need an R8 spyder,how can an R8 owner fit himself & his ego in an R8 with a hard top? more »

audi r8 v10

Audi R8 V10 Video Discovered, Uploaded By A Menace Named Dennis?

When we brought you the still images of the Audi R8 V10, we could only dream of hearing that siren song of 5.2 liter V10 delight. Now we can. The forum fan-boys at AudiWorld discovered this video lurking in the fodder that is MySpace uploaded by someone named Dennis. Either Dennis is a marketing shill and we've been had by viral advertising, or he's got some serious explaining to do. In either case Audi R8 V10!

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5:40 PM on Wed May 14 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
6,282 views, 32 comments

Latest by ViperBorg: @jerzygirl76: Oh, look. The showoff attitude, and an advertisement, all in one! more »

audi r8 v10

Audi R8 To Get 5.2-Liter V10 Engine, Here's The Proof

Those rumors about a 5.2-liter, 500 HP-plus V10 being installed in the Audi R8? Yeah, we can pretty much confirm those today. Check out these crystal-clear driveway photos coming from an anonymous tipster of the new and improved Audi supercar. We're told this is a pre-production mule being loaned out to trusted current R8 owners. In addition to two more cylinders, expect a revised front bumper, rear bumper, exhaust tips and side blades for the upgraded Überfahrzeug.

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10:40 AM on Wed May 14 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
6,658 views, 32 comments

Latest by AndyDuncan: @avusone: A 100,000 mile warranty is a marketing statement, not an engineering one. Is it a good thing? Absolutely, but a warranty, any warranty, is part of the incentives package. Lack of a gas guzzler tax is due to the MPG-specific more »

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Iron Man Producers Gives Audi Happy Ending After Destroying R8s

Having driven both the Audi R8 and the Audi Q7, we have to say that although we enjoy driving both, Iron Man Director and Producer Jon Favreau goes a little over the top talking about these two beautiful babies. Yes indeed folks, the theatrical release of Iron Man is just days away and the marketing machine is kicking into full swing. Since Audi is a major sponsor of the film, we get to see two different videos where the men in charge of the movie blab on about how great the cars are. Well, great for driving, but perhaps not for filming because apparently they couldn't get the Q7 to lock its brakes or do a burnout. Oh — and they couldn't destroy the R8 in the way they'd initially wanted to. Destroy an R8 in a huge conflagration? Not a chance if Audi and their big check have anything to say about it. Only they can do that to the R8. Double video action below the fold, and possible ending or alternate ending spoilers. More »

12:30 PM on Wed Apr 30 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,642 views, 19 comments

Latest by 2CVDJ: Couldn't they just pull the fuse for the ABS? Seriously I wanted to see this now when I hear they tortured numerous R8s I'm not so keen. God is angry and many kittens will die. more »

racing news

Stephane Ortelli Walks Away From Spectacular Crash At Monza Today

Stephane Ortelli was lucky to walk away, or perhaps we should say "limp away," from this horrific crash in Le Mans series racing at Monza today. The Courage Oreca racer driven by Ortelli was approaching the opening chicane when he went off the course and the aerodynamics on his car suddenly turned on him. A modern racer is designed to create such great downforce it is as though the car is being sucked to the ground. Unfortunately, when you lose that you can end up doing somersaults. As amazing as it is that Ortelli escaped without serious injury, it's even more impressive to see how Allan McNish was able to guide his Audi just out of the path of the out-of-control Oreca. We'd probably be too busy mouthing "There's no way that car is gonna hit us" to actually get out of the way. [YouTube via MaximumMotorsport]

6:30 PM on Sun Apr 27 2008
By Matt Hardigree
30,061 views, 63 comments

Latest by FrankGrimes: Are my eyes deceiving me or was the drivers hands on the steering wheel the whole time? more »

concept cars

M-Zero Concept Is A Multi-Father Bastard Child

What happens when you combine a BMW 6-series, Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin DB9 and a hint of Audi R8? Well, you get the M-Zero, a conceptual design by Maël Oberkampf (and not officially BMW). It's supposed to represent a BMW "synthesis" between some of the luxury manufacturers out there, but it seems predominantly a BMW, most apparent by the badging. The Audi R8 reference comes because that is the look and feel the designer was going for with this design. It's kind of like getting Shakira's ass with Megan Fox's body and Eva Longoria's face.
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1:00 PM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By Travis Hudson
3,373 views, 30 comments

Latest by rimplestultskin: the front end is not all that great, but the back is pure hotness. more »

jalopnik fantasy garage

Auto Union Type C

The LeMans-dominating Audi R10 is an incomparable engineering spectacle. Honed from the finest materials and tested by banks of supercomputers before the first part was even crafted, the LeMans Prototype car is only now being challenged three years after its birth by an improved Porsche RS Spyder. The irony here is though these two teams battle for the same prize, they share the same grandfather, Ferdinand Porsche. Today we examine the R10's oldest and most revolutionary ancestor: the Auto Union Type C. More »

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12:00 PM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,988 views, 107 comments

Latest by cazin678: @Sydscraper: There ya go- little bird cartoon slapped on the side, and a "beep beep" horn- studly.... more »

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New Baby Audi R8 Based On TT? Not Quite

Rumors have been circulating that Audi may be possibly considering a "baby R8" —but this ain't it. The current Audi TT is a fine looking machine, but it pales in comparison to its big brother, the R8. They both have a somewhat similar shape, but the R8 has those nifty "sideblades" and some other vents and scoops. In light of this, body kit makers Caractere decided to make a kit that attempts to make your Audi TT look like an R8. We thought it was one of those hypothetical styling kits that nobody would actually buy, but we were wrong.

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4:00 PM on Mon Apr 7 2008
By Mark Arnold
3,358 views, 40 comments

Latest by RalphieDC: I have poor language skills, is "Caractere" French for Cataracts? @yellofury * * * * *: isn't the car from I Robot just an R8 concept car with wheel covers? more »

media

SSL Pits The R8 Against The Viper On The Track

Someone decided it was a good idea to give Jack, Zerin and the Speed:Sport:Life crew an Audi R8 and a Viper SRT-10 convertible for a weekend of tossing around MSR Houston. Magically, the cars returned in one piece (well, two pieces, technically). Just to be safe, the boys had expert advice from some racing professionals and even ran a few practice rounds in Zerin's yellow TT. The results are, as always, entertaining and enlightening. [Speed:Sport:Life]

4:00 PM on Wed Mar 26 2008
By Matt Hardigree
3,054 views, 22 comments

Latest by JrodNJ: Great article. Love the wide assortment of great photography as well. more »

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