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Audi RS4 Avant Crashes On Track At 2008 Audi Driver International in Castle Combe

Posted by Admin on October 16, 2008

At this year’s annual 2008 Driver International held in the remote village of Castle Combe, England a sad thing has happened on the - A driver lost control of his and thoroughly crammed it into the wall.

Thankfully nobody looked seriously hurt, just casualities of egos, but the video of the wagon’s last remaining moments reveals the oversteer, the lift off the pedal, the overcorrection, and the inevitable smash.
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Moscow Auto Show 2008: World Premiere Audi RS6 Sedan - Full Gallery

Posted by Admin on September 5, 2008

Audi RS6 Sedan Exterior Front

First off, Yes you’re reading that right, there actually is an Auto Show in . And yes, you’re reading that right again, there now is an . So now we’re torn… or ? Both are beating with the same twin-turbocharged, direct-injected 5.0-liter V10 putting out 580 hp and 479 lb.-ft. of torque. Both send power to all 4 wheels through a 6 speed tiptronic transmission, and both can be equipped with absolutely massive 420mm (front) and 356mm (rear) ceramic brakes. While it’s hard to deny the practicality of the wagon, but doesn’t the sedan comes across as more elegant – in a brutal, Teutonic way? The voting will commence in the comments and check the gallery below for a plenty of high-res images from the show floor.
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Spy Shots: Audi R8 Spyder Spotted Taking On The Nurburgring

Posted by Admin on August 26, 2008

Spy Shots - Audi R8 Spyder

Our friends at MotorAuthority, who love pasting their name all over things, have published some pics taken of the soon to be released driving around without any camouflage. This particular has been spotted testing on the famous in Germany.

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Wrecked Exotic: Spectacular Audi R8 Skids In Canal But Can’t Swim

Posted by Admin on August 21, 2008

Wrecked Exotic Audi R8 Canal Crash

These tragic pictures come to us from the Netherlands, where apparently the straight, flat, canal-lined roads are too challenging for the guy test driving this particular . That’s right, the guy who fscked this would-be was apparently testing the car and lost control while driving at speeds up to an alleged 125 MPH.

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TopGear Season 11 Supercar Fuel Economy Comparison Test: Murcielago vs SLR vs DBS vs R8

Posted by Admin on July 11, 2008

Youtube TopGear Supercar Performance Test

As you may know, British Automotive show is back and in full swing for their 11th season already. And to show that they are still “in touch with the needs of the people” they felt the need to give advice on and saving money. (That and apparently the BBC is sending them letters and letters and letters). And in true Jeremy Clarkson style, he decided to gather 5 supercars and have a race. But it wouldn’t be an ordinary race, oh no. It had to have that / Jeremy Clarkson touch.

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