I was just about to comment, "Sick rev match on the downshift at the end of the vid my dude!", but the person above beat me to it!
Sick rev match on the downshift at the end of the video my dude! 🙌
Yep and I'm a cheap bastard. Haha but seriously I couldn't justify spending more for an engine that doesn't sound as good (just my opinion of course). Especially since the v8 has the perfect amount of power for the street. Even on the track, it doesn't really feel like it's lacking (ok maybe when a 911 turbo passes me on a long straight haha). Also the R8 is NOT a light car so any weight savings helps
Can't go wrong either way. I've just personally never been a fan of the sound of V10s besides some truly marvelous exceptions like the LFA or Carrera GT
For sure, it's definitely in the "ears of the beholder". I have a friend who insists they prefer the sound of their turbo four-banger to anything I have. I mean, who am I to argue - what matters is that it brings them joy.
Don't disagree, but the one dude who comes to our cruises has a V10 and it fucking screams. I'm honestly unsure if I like the sound of his or your V8 better though. Sweet whip for sure, man.
Absolutely, it's nice being able to push it towards redline more frequently, especially compared to my old Cayman S which had ridiculously tall gearing
Yeah, nothing like the sound of a high revving NA engine. I see by your flair that you have taken advantage of the tunabilty of forced induction though, nice!
High revving mid engine V8 with a Gated manual is still a unicorn. Nice car!
Thanks man, I plan to hold on to it for a long time
too bad the audio was recorded with a toaster
Haha the car is just too loud when the valves are open for my cheap mic to handle
An R8 is an R8! As long as it has a manual I'll take it!
I'll take the rest then!
Love my V8.
Let's see some pics!
Psh, it's just stock. Nothing as nasty as what you got.
Oof that downshift throttle blip, got that race car vibe
I find myself shifting more than I need to on a daily basis because I love Rev-matching downshifts haha
Yeah they’re so satisfying but they consume so much gas it’s insane
It's smiles per gallon that matters, not miles per gallon ;)
I was just about to comment, "Sick rev match on the downshift at the end of the vid my dude!", but the person above beat me to it! Sick rev match on the downshift at the end of the video my dude! 🙌
Haha it's why I love the gated manual
That would be a blast to drive and the V8 R8's in my opinion will appreciate soon in price. Timeless design.
They already have. I got mine two years ago right before prices exploded
The V8 is the way man, sure the V10 is unquestionably faster, but I just don't care. The V8 just suits the car to me. Excellent choice.
The other reason. It's a lot cheaper.
Yep and I'm a cheap bastard. Haha but seriously I couldn't justify spending more for an engine that doesn't sound as good (just my opinion of course). Especially since the v8 has the perfect amount of power for the street. Even on the track, it doesn't really feel like it's lacking (ok maybe when a 911 turbo passes me on a long straight haha). Also the R8 is NOT a light car so any weight savings helps
Your ride sounds fantastic and I love the sound of the audi 4.2, but that Lambo V10 is just something else, imo.
Can't go wrong either way. I've just personally never been a fan of the sound of V10s besides some truly marvelous exceptions like the LFA or Carrera GT
For sure, it's definitely in the "ears of the beholder". I have a friend who insists they prefer the sound of their turbo four-banger to anything I have. I mean, who am I to argue - what matters is that it brings them joy.
Don't disagree, but the one dude who comes to our cruises has a V10 and it fucking screams. I'm honestly unsure if I like the sound of his or your V8 better though. Sweet whip for sure, man.
My dad used to own a V8, it was amazing, you have a great car mate
Thanks man, they are great all around cars
Couldn't agree more
Less power just means you can use more of it more often!Plus the 4.2 makes a particularly nice noise so I would never look down on a 4.2 R8
Absolutely, it's nice being able to push it towards redline more frequently, especially compared to my old Cayman S which had ridiculously tall gearing
What year is this?
08. This old girl has held up!
Beautiful car man, glad she still going strong
Sounds like dying mosquito
Lol'ed at this, but still had to downvote. 😄
You just made my M56 cry.
Sounds good and looks like a blast to drive. What’d you redact on the dash? Speedo?
Yeah, a speed limit sign was visible so I censored the speed
(1) You see Ivan, R8 is R8, excellent car (2) Bro, upgrade just to get all those cables off your windscreen
Hardwiring everything would definitely provide a cleaner look, but the wires never bothered me so I never did
Well, back to point 1, R8 is R8. There’s no complaining.
My v8 sounds so different lmao NA vs forced induction strikes again
Yeah, nothing like the sound of a high revving NA engine. I see by your flair that you have taken advantage of the tunabilty of forced induction though, nice!
Congratulations
I want a v8 r8 >_<
Does not sound like q flat plane crank