14 Dec 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 12.14.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94230"] Words: Steve Johnson Greetings fellow Audi enthusiasts!  Do you find yourself searching through the internet’s multiple car auction sites looking for a specific model?  While it can be fun, it does consume valuable time.  So let us do some of the work for you.  Auction Watch monitors online auction sites for Audi models worthy of your bids.  Each Thursday we post those listings calling out a car’s highlights, and include a ...
9 Aug 2023

Video of the Day: Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance vs Audi RS 6 Avant performance

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88545"] video: carwow It's been awhile since we have last visited Mat Watson and carwow so let's bring them back with a bang. This time, it's Audi Sport stablemates going head to head: an Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance versus an Audi RS 6 Avant performance...the latest kid on the block. The R8's 5.2L naturally aspirated V10 has 620hp, 428lb-ft of torque, and weighs in at 3,736lbs while the RS 6's 4.0L twin turbo V8 has 630hp, 627lb-ft of to...
Wed, Aug 09 , 2023 Bill
25 Jan 2023

Find of the Day: 2008 Spyker C8 Spyder

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82189"] words: Bill, photos: RM Sotheby's You may or may not know this but the 1st generation Spyker C8s are powered bu Audi's 4.2L V8. It's not the high-revving one found in the RS 4 but rather the V8 found in the B6/7 S4. Spyker itself says that a Spyker isn't your 1sr supercar; it's your eighth. The original Spyker not only manufactured cars but also fighter aircrafts. You can see this history in their logo and also in some design features. He...
Wed, Jan 25 , 2023 Bill
10 Mar 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 03.10.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69134"] Words: Steve Johnson With so many incredible auction platforms, both traditional and untraditional, enthusiasts could spend all day searching all these outlets for interesting cars hitting the market.  Audi Club aims to keep its members up to date with Ingolstadt’s finest as they are listed with this new series of stories.  We’ll monitor the auction houses looking for interesting new finds, and hopefully our Audi enthusiast member...
3 Mar 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 03.03.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69070"] Words: Steve Johnson With so many incredible auction platforms, both traditional and untraditional, enthusiasts could spend all day searching all these outlets for interesting cars hitting the market.  Audi Club aims to keep its members up to date with Ingolstadt’s finest as they are listed with this new series of stories.  We’ll monitor the auction houses looking for interesting new finds, and hopefully our Audi enthusiast member...
23 Feb 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 02.24.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68864"] Words: Steve Johnson With so many incredible auction platforms, both traditional and untraditional, enthusiasts could spend all day searching all these outlets for interesting cars hitting the market.  Audi Club aims to keep its members up to date with Ingolstadt’s finest as they are listed with this new series of stories.  We’ll scour the auction houses we know looking for interesting new finds, and hopefully our Audi enthusiast ...
12 Jan 2022

Automobili Lamborghini: Cars, Stars, and Art in the Scottish Cairngorms

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67788"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Lamborghini cars, featuring models from across the Aventador and Huracán ranges as well as the Super SUV Urus, toured the Scottish Cairngorms at the start of the 2021 winter in search of perfect driving routes. Travelling over 200 miles across the Scottish Snow Roads, starting from the city of Edinburgh and passing through still-closed ski resorts and the highest village in the Scottish Highlands, Tomintoul...
Wed, Jan 12 , 2022 Bill
7 Oct 2021

The Sheer Joy of Driving Meets Enhanced Performance: the Audi R8 V10 performance RWD

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="64590"] source: Audi AG Audi R8 V10 performance RWD now with 570 PS High-performance sports car complements R8 V10 performance quattro and boasts new equipment highlights and driving dynamics features 60 percent carryover parts with LMS GT4, produced at “Böllinger Höfe” plant Even more power, even more fun: the true meaning of “performance” at the Audi Sport GmbH. The new R8 V10 performance RWD is available as a Coupé or Spyder wi...
Thu, Oct 07 , 2021 Bill
27 Apr 2021

Audi Announces Model Year 2022 Audi Sport Updates

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="60330"] source: Audi of America All-new RS design packages enhance performance attributes and underline sporty sophistication Dynamic Ride Control now available as an option on RS 6 Avant and RS 7 models Race inspired flat-bottom steering wheel now standard for RS 6 Avant and RS 7 models Audi of America today announced updates for its Audi Sport lineup for the 2022 model year, including the addition of a number of requested features customers a...
Tue, Apr 27 , 2021 Bill
5 Jan 2021

Find of the Day: 2018 Audi exclusive Micromata Green R8 V10 plus Spyder

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="56964"] words: Bill, photos: BJ Motors Goodwood, Gotland, Viper, Kyalami, Sonoma...these are some of the greens Audi offers but there's one green that I haven't run across until today: Micromata Green. I gotta say, I love it and it being on an R8 V10 plus Spyder is just icing on the cake. Claimed as the only Micromata Green R8 V10 plus Spyder in the US, it will definitely make you look twice. Here's the ad: BJ Motors is proud to offer this stunni...
Tue, Jan 05 , 2021 Bill
8 Oct 2020

2021 Audi R8 RWD Coupe and Spyder Newest Members of R8 Model Line

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53907"] source: Audi of America R8 Coupe and Spyder with rear wheel drive now permanent addition to R8 model line Additional personalization offered through an interior design package for the R8 V10 performance models Same high-revving 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine powers both rear wheel drive and quattro variants From a limited series to a permanent addition, the R8 rear wheel drive Coupe and Spyder become the newest members of the ...
Thu, Oct 08 , 2020 Bill
11 Sep 2020

Video of the Day: Lexus LFA vs Audi R8 V10 Spyder Drag Race

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52111"] words: Bill, video: Lovecars I remember when the Lexus LFA came onto the scene. On the forums (admittedly a Volkswagen/Audi forum), it was derided by most but loved by some. But who really couldn't at least like a V10 beast? Well...I think most of us here would love another V10 beast instead. An Audi R8 V10 Spyder is lined up against the LFA and in this drag race between the Banana and the Grape, who do you think will win? Watch b...
Fri, Sep 11 , 2020 Bill
18 Feb 2020

Audi Club R8 Spyder Dolce Vita European Tour (UPDATE: June trip is cancelled)

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="43589"] Enjoy an exciting Italian journey in the Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance quattro! Two Exclusive Audi Club North America R8 Tours – June 3-7 & October 7-11 (June trip cancelled) Audi Club is pleased to offer two Audi R8 Dolce Vita tours in 2020. Sign up now! This tour sells out fast. Experience sinuous mountain passes, stunning landscapes and famous wine routes in sporty fashion and flawless style. Marvel at how the unmistakable d...
Tue, Feb 18 , 2020 Bill
6 Nov 2019

Even Sharper And More Striking: The Audi R8 V10 RWD And The Audi R8 LMS GT4

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37686"] source: Audi Sport The sports car with rear-wheel drive is now a fixed element of the portfolio New exterior design analog to the revised R8 quattro versions for the series production model and racing car 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine with 540 PS accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.7 seconds From special series to standard range: The Audi R8 V10 with rear-wheel drive (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km...
Wed, Nov 06 , 2019 Bill
13 Aug 2019

Last Chance Opportunity for European R8 Tour

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="15517"] Last Chance Opportunity for European R8 Tour  Four places to join the Audi Club La Dolce Vita R8 tour in October just opened up. A medical problem forced 2 couples to cancel their R8 adventure. There are 2 R8 Spyders available - 2 participants per car. Call Sally at the Audi Club office (262)567-5476 now to reserve your spot. Please see the email below for full details. This Audi Club North America exclusive event starts in...
Tue, Aug 13 , 2019 Bill
19 Jun 2019

Video of the Day: CarWow- R8 vs R8 vs R8 vs R8…No Losers Here

words: Bill, video: CarWow Oh to be Mat Watson from CarWow. We've featured him on several of our Video of the Day like this one, this one, and this one. Mat follows a familiar format to these videos: drag race, rolling drag race, and brake test. Most of the time, we feature the ones involving Audi versus the world. Today, it's different...a sibling brawl. What Mat has assembled here a lineup of R8s - MKI V8, MkI V10 GT Spyder, MKI V10 LMX, and a MKII V10. He and his cohorts pit them agains...
Wed, Jun 19 , 2019 Bill
13 Mar 2019

GMG’s 2019 Season Start Continues Through St. Petersburg

source: GMG Racing Just one week in to their opening of the 2019 racing season, Global Motorsports Group (GMG Racing) would enjoy a double-header of competition during this weekend’s Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, literally taking place less than seven days after their season launch in Austin, Texas. Campaigning two Audi R8 LMS GT4 entries in the series’ Pirelli GT4 America Sprint category, the duo of Jason Bell and newcomer CJ Moses would show strong, with three top-10 finishes to close t...
Wed, Mar 13 , 2019 Bill
23 Oct 2018

Fastest Model Is Now Even Hotter: Extensive Update For Audi R8

source: Audi Sport Editor's Note: No sooner had I published the R8 teaser from Audi Sport, an email from Audi Media came through. Lo and behold, it's the refreshed 2020 R8. - Bill Powerful V10 naturally aspirated engines in two output ratings Modified suspension components for even more dynamic handling Striking exterior design, sales launch in early 2019 “Born on the track, built for the road.” The volume-production model now follows after the world premiere of...
Tue, Oct 23 , 2018 Bill
19 Jul 2018

Audi Convertibles by ABT – The Perfect Summer Drives

[source: ABT] It is the season for sun-seeking car enthusiasts and ABT offers many ways to dress up the Convertibles from Audi. The Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet not only let’s you feel the wind in your hair but also gives pure driving enjoyment. Time to treat the sporty two-door with some aerodynamic parts from ABT like a new front spoiler and rear skirt set. The latter also comes with a new rear muffler that kicks up the sound performance yet another notch. Height adjustable suspe...
Thu, Jul 19 , 2018 Bill
16 Mar 2018

Audi Sport Takes a New Turn with the New R8 V10 RWS

source: Audi Sport UK examples of the first ever rear-wheel drive Audi will arrive next month Coupé and Spyder variants are first Audi production models available with rear wheel-drive, limited to 999 examples worldwide 50 kilograms lighter than R8 Coupé V10 (Spyder 40kg lighter) Available to order in the UK now, priced from £112,450 OTR as a Coupé and £121,140 OTR for the Spyder First deliveries begin during March R8 Coupé V10 RWS: 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds, top speed...
Fri, Mar 16 , 2018 Bill