The front end of the R8 looks like a barn door compared to the Lamborghini Gallardo.

It has a weaker engine and aerodynamics, so whats the point of buying it? To make the Audi salespeople happy?

If it was going to be some sort of demi Veyron with MORE
hp than a Gallardo, say with 650hp it would be more truthful
to its concept as a Audi to celebrate its Le Mans heritage.

To make it slower than thier Gallardo makes it seem more for the fashion designer crowd.