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By TCC Team
www.thecarconnection.com

Unless you’ve been on planet Nader for the last few years, you knew Chevrolet was brewing up an uber-Vette. Amid all the hype, spy photos, leaked photos (and subsequent prosecutions), rumors, and names (Blue Devil, SS, Sting Ray, Z07), any dolt could discern that this new… Continue reading

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.”

The R8 TDI Concept houses a V12 Diesel power plant that is derived from… Continue reading

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