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By: Kade Phillips

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When you say “super car,” the first things that come to mind are usually either “speed” or “expensive.” With the introduction of Audi’s R8 TDI, that may change to “clean” and “fuel efficient.”

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Specifications

Brakes & Tires

Brakes F/R:
ABS, vented disc/vented disc

Driveline:
Rear Wheel Drive

Tires F-R:
245/40 ZR18 - 265/40 ZR18

Engine

Displacement cu in (cc):
244 (3999)

Power bhp (kW) at RPM:
414(308) / 8300

Redline at RPM:
8400

Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:
295(400) / 3900

Type:
V8

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Length × Width × Height in:
181.7 × 71 × 54.8

Weight lb (kg):
3989 (1810)

Performance

Acceleration 0-62 mph s:
5.4

Fuel Economy EPA city/highway… Continue reading

by vikram kumar
Speed and power are two of the most highly desirable qualities in racing cars and high-performance sports cars. More power, more speed, more excitement, more danger seems to be the motto of car owners who install a turbocharger and a turbo kit in the engines of… Continue reading