2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Audi R8 by IL
Nov 23, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Audi R8 by IL 
2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Audi R8
Inside Line puts together a great comparison here!
There are plenty of sports cars that have tried to dethrone the Porsche 911 over the years. Not many of them have succeeded. Sure, some are faster, some are cheaper and others are more distinctive-looking, but the 911 can still hold its own after all these years.
Now there's a new 911 so it's time to resurrect all those rivalries once again. This time, however, there's a new threat to Porsche's dominance. The Audi R8 burst on the scene in 2008 and has remained a sought-after sports car ever since. Between its distinctive looks and high-revving V8 and V10 engines, the R8 is more than a match for Porsche's finest.
Some would say it's not a fair fight. The standard Audi R8 has two more cylinders, 36 more horsepower and a price tag well in excess of $100,000 compared to the Carrera S. Then again, the Porsche 911 is the king here and the R8 the challenger. Care to guess which one rules at the track?
Now there's a new 911 so it's time to resurrect all those rivalries once again. This time, however, there's a new threat to Porsche's dominance. The Audi R8 burst on the scene in 2008 and has remained a sought-after sports car ever since. Between its distinctive looks and high-revving V8 and V10 engines, the R8 is more than a match for Porsche's finest.
Some would say it's not a fair fight. The standard Audi R8 has two more cylinders, 36 more horsepower and a price tag well in excess of $100,000 compared to the Carrera S. Then again, the Porsche 911 is the king here and the R8 the challenger. Care to guess which one rules at the track?
IL Track Tested: 2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Audi R8
2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Audi R8 Track Test Video - YouTube
Nov 23, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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A more effective comparison would be with a C4S...but interesting enough as the AWD 991s haven't been announced yet.
Acceleration times were interesting, but everything seemed to be neck-and-neck until the Skid Pad, where the 991 showed much more lateral grip.
After driving a V10 R8 last week, my respect for the R8 has grown. It certainly sounds wonderful, and drives so much more composed than my 997. I suspect the ride of the 991 has made up for much of that difference, if not taken the lead.
While I might still choose a 997 over an R8, I will admit the R8 makes me think...it's a damn good car. But the feisty 911 continues to do it's thing and compete better than expected.
Acceleration times were interesting, but everything seemed to be neck-and-neck until the Skid Pad, where the 991 showed much more lateral grip.
After driving a V10 R8 last week, my respect for the R8 has grown. It certainly sounds wonderful, and drives so much more composed than my 997. I suspect the ride of the 991 has made up for much of that difference, if not taken the lead.
While I might still choose a 997 over an R8, I will admit the R8 makes me think...it's a damn good car. But the feisty 911 continues to do it's thing and compete better than expected.