The R8 actually has the same semi-slicks the AMG GT S was using...Cup 2. 

In the Sport Auto Supertest, the R8 miraculously "lost" over 30 hp, so he did "only" 7:32. Not a second more or less than the 991 GT3. 

In a second (comparison) test with the Huracan and the 991.2 Turbo S, you can actually see the real performance (similar to the one in many other car magazines).

I won't even start with the rumor regarding this (the miraculous power loss) because you wouldn't believe it. 

The R8 V10 Plus is not positioned/marketed as a track car but a super sports car similar to the Huracan but with more manners as a daily driver and a less flashy exterior. If Audi wanted to promote the R8 as a track car, they would done a couple of things differently.

Well, I guess you will realize this with the upcoming R8 GT. indecision angry (and yes, they also will bring a base model with a lame V6 bi-turbo and 500 hp).

 

 


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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Audi R8 V10 Plus (2017), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)