2013 Audi R8 Updated: So Long R-Tronic, Hello Dual-Cluth Gearbox

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Apr 12, 2012 | 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Takumi

Why no one here mentioned anything about their reshape brake rotors? I saw it immediately at first glance

Good catch! Edited a tad, thank you!

Apr 12, 2012 | 10:36 AM

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So, we went to the parts bin and dug up some VW Golf transmission that had achtspeeds, and zweikupllunges. Pure German engineering.

nice try

Apr 12, 2012 | 11:43 AM

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aint broke why fix it? looks great

Apr 12, 2012 | 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ

^^Really? I feel the R8 with a proper DCT will be amazing for those that's dont want manual?

Agreed. This car is going to be even more sensational now

Apr 12, 2012 | 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Carrera

The new Audi R8 is bold and powerful. As standard it is To save fuel, we implemented a new revolutionary start-stop system. Upon approaching a stop light, we ask that you open up your glove box compartment. There, you will find a simple 16 step procedure in order to successfully shut off the engine of your R8 with out interrupting the electric flow to the iconic LED headlights.

Looks out for the new, shiny R8 that goes on sale: soon.

Huh?

Apr 12, 2012 | 06:33 PM

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Nice but enough for current owners to trade their car for it. The S-tronic is a good upgrade over the R-tronic. But if they are not offering the Manual would be huge a mistake.

What's up Marc?

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Apr 12, 2012 | 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Takumi

Why no one here mentioned anything about their reshape brake rotors? I saw it immediately at first glance

How about checking post no. #12?

Last edited by TEFF; Apr 12, 2012 at 09:20 PM.

Apr 13, 2012 | 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by vincentdds

Nice but enough for current owners to trade their car for it. The S-tronic is a good upgrade over the R-tronic. But if they are not offering the Manual would be huge a mistake.

What's up Marc?

depends on the market,...

here in Euro land only some 30% or less will opt for the MT