Ron,

Wait for few hours to check it out(Z06)...

Regarding R8 track time there is two possibilities:
-it is a typo in EVO(very unlikely!)
-R8 has the best chassic of all current sportscars

Just wait for next month Sport Auto for more R8 deliveries!
Next issue will feature R8 Supertest with some amazing results...

R8 achived 1.12,7min on Hockenheim(and it is pretty unclear on which tires since I know form my "deep throat" that difference between Pirelli Corsa's and Hero's in Hockenheim is only 0.1s for R8!) with Corsa tires and 1.12,8min on Pirelli P Zero Hero tires so, we know few facts then:

-R8 is on street tires faster then 997 Turbo(1.13,7min on Michelin PS2 N1)
-R8 is in all corners around Hockenheim as fast as Gallardo SL and the same time faster in almost all corners then 997 Turbo(with Michelin Cup's!), only on straight line Gallardo SL and 997 Turbo are faster.

Most important thing-BOTH Sport Auto and EVO are raving about R8. The only other cars that received such a praises recently is Gallardo SL...

For me conclusion is pretty clear!