R8 in Winchester Cars - pics

[athorby]

Hey guys,
Just thought I'd post a few pics of this R8 that's in Winchester Cars in Sheffield at the moment.
It's the first one I've seen up close and I was very impressed.
I think the strategic parking between a Gallardo Spyder and the SE made for close comparisons too.









Hope you like the pics and thanks for looking..

[Breezer182]

Nice pics. Lovely looking car IMO.


Does anyone know what the soon to be launched V10(Gallardo engined) R8 will be called, yet? R8-V10, R8S or R10?

[AngryS3Owner]

Breezer182 said:

Nice pics. Lovely looking car IMO.


Does anyone know what the soon to be launched V10(Gallardo engined) R8 will be called, yet? R8-V10, R8S or R10?

No idea, but I would expect they will use their 5.2 V10 and not the engine out of the Gallardo if they make one.

[GreatGranny]

Lovely inside but it looks like a longer TT. Its also very colour sensitive especially with the side vent things.
Did you just walk in and ask if you could take photos?

[Breezer182]

AngryS3Owner said:

Breezer182 said:

Nice pics. Lovely looking car IMO.


Does anyone know what the soon to be launched V10(Gallardo engined) R8 will be called, yet? R8-V10, R8S or R10?

No idea, but I would expect they will use their 5.2 V10 and not the engine out of the Gallardo if they make one.

I'd have thought that too when I first heard it was announced but every article I have read/heard about the R8 V10 so far states that it will get the Gallardo engine.

Edited by Breezer182 on Friday 31st August 14:14

[paul0843]

if you want supercar/sensible running costs buy a 997 turbo...imo r8 looks awkward side on..seen a few on road...can see why it gets mistaken for tt..feel that once hype has passed will depreciate same as big audis/mercs/bmw's.

[insurance_jon]

Breezer182 said:

AngryS3Owner said:

Breezer182 said:

Nice pics. Lovely looking car IMO.


Does anyone know what the soon to be launched V10(Gallardo engined) R8 will be called, yet? R8-V10, R8S or R10?

No idea, but I would expect they will use their 5.2 V10 and not the engine out of the Gallardo if they make one.

I'd have thought that too when I first heard it was announced but every article I have read/heard about the R8 V10 so far states that it will get the Gallardo engine.

Edited by Breezer182 on Friday 31st August 14:14

it's the same engine???

[Bagman]

insurance_jon said:

Breezer182 said:

AngryS3Owner said:

Breezer182 said:

Nice pics. Lovely looking car IMO.


Does anyone know what the soon to be launched V10(Gallardo engined) R8 will be called, yet? R8-V10, R8S or R10?

No idea, but I would expect they will use their 5.2 V10 and not the engine out of the Gallardo if they make one.

I'd have thought that too when I first heard it was announced but every article I have read/heard about the R8 V10 so far states that it will get the Gallardo engine.

Edited by Breezer182 on Friday 31st August 14:14

it's the same engine???

The 5.2 in the S6 has a narrower V

[DoctorD]

paul0843 said:

if you want supercar/sensible running costs buy a 997 turbo...imo r8 looks awkward side on..seen a few on road...can see why it gets mistaken for tt..feel that once hype has passed will depreciate same as big audis/mercs/bmw's.

The 'hype' is based on real capability, so rather than being just all show and no go it's a genuine supercar in the way it tackles a twisty road.

[Bagman]

DoctorD said:

paul0843 said:

if you want supercar/sensible running costs buy a 997 turbo...imo r8 looks awkward side on..seen a few on road...can see why it gets mistaken for tt..feel that once hype has passed will depreciate same as big audis/mercs/bmw's.

The 'hype' is based on real capability, so rather than being just all show and no go it's a genuine supercar in the way it tackles a twisty road.

I don't think you'd be at all sad if you bought either.