Audi R8 Drag Race and Comparison

Overview

• Drag race featuring multiple Audi R8 models, including Gen 1 and Gen 2.
• First race: Gen 1 models and a Gen 2 rear-wheel drive.
• Second race: Winner of the first race against other Gen 2 models.
• Comparison of specs, performance, and sound.

Models and Specifications

Audi R8 V8 (2007)

• Engine: 4.2L naturally aspirated V8
• Horsepower: 444 HP
• Torque: 430 Nm
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
• Weight: 1.56 tons
• Original Price: £78,200
• Current Price: £33,000

Audi R8 GT Spider (2011)

• Engine: 5.2L naturally aspirated V10
• Horsepower: 560 HP
• Torque: 540 Nm
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
• Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
• Weight: 1.6 tons
• Original Price: £180,000
• Current Price: £75,000

Audi R8 LMX (2015)

• Engine: 5.2L naturally aspirated V10
• Horsepower: 570 HP
• Torque: 540 Nm
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
• Transmission: 6-speed automated
• Weight: 1.595 tons
• Original Price: £170,000
• Current Price: £109,000 (with upgrades)
• Special Feature: Limited edition with fancy headlights

Audi R8 Gen 2 Rear-Wheel Drive

• Engine: 5.2L naturally aspirated V10
• Horsepower: 540 HP
• Torque: 540 Nm
• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
• Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
• Weight: ~1.6 tons
• Original Price: £120,000
• Current Price: £80,000
• Special Feature: Quality launch control system

Sound Check

• R8 V8: Classic V8 sound, no soft limiter.
• R8 GT: Strong V10 sound, no soft limiter.
• R8 LMX: Fancy headlights, strong V10 sound, no soft limiter.
• Gen 2 RWD: Incredible noise, no soft limiter. Best sound among the latest models.

Drag Race Results

Heat 1 (Gen 1 and an early Gen 2 RWD)

1. Gen 2 RWD
2. R8 LMX (2015)
3. R8 GT Spider (2011)
4. R8 V8 (2007)

• Gen 2 RWD won with the best launch and speed.
• Older cars struggled with launch and gearbox efficiency.

Rolling Race (Heat 1)

• Manual transition proves slower compared to modern dual-clutch systems.
• Gen 2 RWD excelled with its 7-speed automatic gearbox.
• Gen 1 models performed less consistently, showing age.

Brake Test (Heat 1)

1. Gen 2 RWD
2. R8 GT Spider (2011) & R8 LMX (2015)
3. R8 V8 (2007)

• Driver skill massively affected braking distance.
• The results showed driver expertise more than car capabilities.

Heat 2 (Gen 2 Models)

• Winner of Heat 1 (Gen 2 RWD) vs other Gen 2 models.

Audi R8 GT Mk II

• Engine: 5.2L naturally aspirated V10
• Horsepower: 620 HP
• Torque: 565 Nm
• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
• Transmission: 7-speed automatic
• Weight: 1.5 tons
• Price: £200,000

Audi R8 Spider Performance Mk II

• Engine: 5.2L naturally aspirated V10
• Horsepower: 620 HP
• Torque: 580 Nm
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
• Transmission: 7-speed automatic
• Weight: 1.695 tons
• Price: Not specified

Sound Check (Heat 2)

• Post 2015 models with PPF have quieter engines.
• GT and Spider models sound strong but PPF limits their volume.

Drag Race Results (Heat 2)

• R8 GT Mk II performed the best but inconsistent launches.
• R8 Spider bogged down at launch.
• Gen 2 RWD gave a challenging performance.

Rolling Race (Heat 2)

• R8 GT Mk II showed superior power.
• R8 Spider's heavier body impacted performance.

Brake Test (Heat 2)

1. R8 GT Mk II shows superior braking performance.
2. R8 Spider and other models lagging slightly behind.

Conclusion

• The latest R8 GT Mk II demonstrated the best overall performance.
• Rear-wheel drive in the newer models gives them a competitive edge.
• Older models still hold up but are less consistent in stressful conditions.