No Gallardo successor until 2014 ?
Jul 25, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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No Gallardo successor until 2014 ?
Audi R8: more powerful V8 and V10 coming in 2012 | Secret New Cars | Car Magazine Online
From CAR UK mag, which is usually very reliable for inside info from European manufacturers. No Gallardo successor for the next 3 years nor will there be another LP facelift, facelifted R8s going out next year.
...The R8 supercar has been a big success story for Audi, but it’s not resting on its laurels. A facelift is coming and we hear in summer 2012, it’ll get a range of stronger engines.
The 5.2-litre V10 will be tuned to a punchier 533bhp – up from 518bhp – and our sources in Munich suggest a seven-speed dual clutch S-tronic gearbox will be launched for the first time. So far, only a delicious old-school Ferrari open-gate manual 'box has been available, or a clunky robotised R-tronic auto.
Audi plans changes to the 2012 R8 V8 too
The entry-level Audi R8 will be revised heavily in 2012 as well: CAR has learned that its 4.2-litre V8 will be upgraded to the same spec as the Audi RS5's: it'll therefore muster a more useful 444bhp, up from 424bhp.
Ingolstadt types confirm there will be GT and GT Spyder variants again.
Audi R8 vs Lamborghini Gallardo: the facelifts
Although the R8 will be mildly facelifted, we suspect it'll be a very subtle model year change to the physical design of the car. Noodling with headlamp designs, millimetric changes to the LED spacing, that sort of thing.
Over at Sant'Agata, we hear there is no further facelift planned for the Lambo Gallardo, the R8's cousin. More special editions will be forthcoming, but Lambo fans will have to wait a further three years for the successor to the Gallardo.
The 5.2-litre V10 will be tuned to a punchier 533bhp – up from 518bhp – and our sources in Munich suggest a seven-speed dual clutch S-tronic gearbox will be launched for the first time. So far, only a delicious old-school Ferrari open-gate manual 'box has been available, or a clunky robotised R-tronic auto.
Audi plans changes to the 2012 R8 V8 too
The entry-level Audi R8 will be revised heavily in 2012 as well: CAR has learned that its 4.2-litre V8 will be upgraded to the same spec as the Audi RS5's: it'll therefore muster a more useful 444bhp, up from 424bhp.
Ingolstadt types confirm there will be GT and GT Spyder variants again.
Audi R8 vs Lamborghini Gallardo: the facelifts
Although the R8 will be mildly facelifted, we suspect it'll be a very subtle model year change to the physical design of the car. Noodling with headlamp designs, millimetric changes to the LED spacing, that sort of thing.
Over at Sant'Agata, we hear there is no further facelift planned for the Lambo Gallardo, the R8's cousin. More special editions will be forthcoming, but Lambo fans will have to wait a further three years for the successor to the Gallardo.
Jul 25, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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I think information from Sant'Agata is not necessary to find out when Gallardo successor will be released.
This is my opinion, following Lamborghini work:
2002 - Murcielago Release;
2006 - Murcielago Redesign;
2010 - Murcielago SuperVeloce;
2011 - Murcielago successor named "Aventador".
2003 - Gallardo Release;
2008 - Gallardo Superleggera;
2009 - Gallardo Redesign;
2011 - Gallardo Superleggera (Update on redesigned model);
2012 - Gallardo successor.
Let me know if I am wrong
This is my opinion, following Lamborghini work:
2002 - Murcielago Release;
2006 - Murcielago Redesign;
2010 - Murcielago SuperVeloce;
2011 - Murcielago successor named "Aventador".
2003 - Gallardo Release;
2008 - Gallardo Superleggera;
2009 - Gallardo Redesign;
2011 - Gallardo Superleggera (Update on redesigned model);
2012 - Gallardo successor.
Let me know if I am wrong
Jul 25, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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Cool. So we will se an inhouse competition, R8 facelift vs Gallardo successor. Not sure what Audi is thinking but the more sports cars the better for us car nuts 
Jul 26, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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It'll probably be another 3 yrs until someone takes delivery of the Gallardo replacement. The new model prototype should be available in another 1-2 years.
As for the R8, it's definitely due for a facelift. The rear lights need to be updated and same goes for the front grille and interior. It's nice to know the engine is more robust.
Honestly, these are base model exotics which work very well but not fastest compare to 458. Lambo will need to work hard to catch up to Ferrari. There is a reason used 458 sells for $300k and new LP560 sells for $240k.
As for the R8, it's definitely due for a facelift. The rear lights need to be updated and same goes for the front grille and interior. It's nice to know the engine is more robust.
Honestly, these are base model exotics which work very well but not fastest compare to 458. Lambo will need to work hard to catch up to Ferrari. There is a reason used 458 sells for $300k and new LP560 sells for $240k.
Jul 27, 2011 | 03:56 AM
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I think information from Sant'Agata is not necessary to find out when Gallardo successor will be released.
This is my opinion, following Lamborghini work:
2002 - Murcielago Release;
2006 - Murcielago Redesign;
2010 - Murcielago SuperVeloce;
2011 - Murcielago successor named "Aventador".
2003 - Gallardo Release;
2008 - Gallardo Superleggera;
2009 - Gallardo Redesign;
2011 - Gallardo Superleggera (Update on redesigned model);
2012 - Gallardo successor.
Let me know if I am wrong
This is my opinion, following Lamborghini work:
2002 - Murcielago Release;
2006 - Murcielago Redesign;
2010 - Murcielago SuperVeloce;
2011 - Murcielago successor named "Aventador".
2003 - Gallardo Release;
2008 - Gallardo Superleggera;
2009 - Gallardo Redesign;
2011 - Gallardo Superleggera (Update on redesigned model);
2012 - Gallardo successor.
Let me know if I am wrong
Jul 27, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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I think information from Sant'Agata is not necessary to find out when Gallardo successor will be released.
This is my opinion, following Lamborghini work:
2002 - Murcielago Release;
2006 - Murcielago Redesign;
2010 - Murcielago SuperVeloce;
2011 - Murcielago successor named "Aventador".
2003 - Gallardo Release;
2008 - Gallardo Superleggera;
2009 - Gallardo Redesign;
2011 - Gallardo Superleggera (Update on redesigned model);
2012 - Gallardo successor.
Let me know if I am wrong
This is my opinion, following Lamborghini work:
2002 - Murcielago Release;
2006 - Murcielago Redesign;
2010 - Murcielago SuperVeloce;
2011 - Murcielago successor named "Aventador".
2003 - Gallardo Release;
2008 - Gallardo Superleggera;
2009 - Gallardo Redesign;
2011 - Gallardo Superleggera (Update on redesigned model);
2012 - Gallardo successor.
Let me know if I am wrong
Jul 27, 2011 | 07:15 AM
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Thanx guys for corrections. So final list looks like this:
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2001 - Murcielago Release;
2006 - Murcielago Redesign;
2010 - Murcielago SuperVeloce;
2011 - Murcielago successor named "Aventador".
2003 - Gallardo Release;
2008 - Gallardo Superleggera;
2008 - Gallardo Redesign;
2011 - Gallardo Superleggera (Update on redesigned model);
2012 - Gallardo successor.
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2001 - Murcielago Release;
2006 - Murcielago Redesign;
2010 - Murcielago SuperVeloce;
2011 - Murcielago successor named "Aventador".
2003 - Gallardo Release;
2008 - Gallardo Superleggera;
2008 - Gallardo Redesign;
2011 - Gallardo Superleggera (Update on redesigned model);
2012 - Gallardo successor.
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