{"id":9351,"date":"2015-03-06T07:15:59","date_gmt":"2015-03-06T15:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rallyways.com\/?p=9351"},"modified":"2015-03-05T18:09:36","modified_gmt":"2015-03-06T02:09:36","slug":"geneva-motor-show-2015-two-german-rivals-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rallyways.com\/9351\/geneva-motor-show-2015-two-german-rivals-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Geneva Motor Show 2015 \u2013 Two German Rivals Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, one of the most important annual showcases in the automotive world. This year\u2019s 85th edition promises to be spectacular, with over 200 exhibitors presenting around 900 new cars and an expected total of more than 700,000 visitors.<\/h3>\n

During this year\u2019s show, two of Germany\u2019s most respected car manufacturers have just revealed 2 brand new sports cars. We\u2019re talking about Audi and Porsche. <\/p>\n

Audi R8 V10 Plus<\/h3>\n

\"Audi<\/a><\/p>\n

For almost a decade now, the Audi R8 has been one of the most popular sports cars around, with a total figure of over 55,000 units sold including road going cars as well as race cars. The combination of an aggressive design, German engineering, roaring V8 and V10 power plants producing up to 560 horsepower, a reliable mid-engine and all-wheel drive system have made the R8 a success story. After almost 10 years, Audi decided it is time to release its successor by re-designing the car and ditching the entry-level V8. The 2017 (model year) R8 V10 and R8 V10 Plus are born.<\/p>\n

\"Audi<\/a><\/p>\n

To be honest, I\u2019m glad that the new car is still clearly recognizable as an R8 although it now looks even more aggressive and sharper. On the outside, one main change is the reduced prominence of the side blades which I think fit the newly designed profile of the car perfectly.<\/p>\n

The R8 V10 Plus features a Lamborghini-derived 610 horsepower V10 engine which makes a 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds possible. The six-speed manual gearbox from the previous model has been replaced by a seven speed S Tronic transmission which can be controlled by shift paddles behind the wheel or left in automatic mode as well. The R8 V10 Plus distinguishes itself from the regular R8 V10 by its carbon fiber rear spoiler and some more outside components made from the same material. Furthermore, the instrument cluster has been replaced by a so-called virtual cockpit, a 12-inch fully customizable screen.<\/p>\n

Options include ceramic brakes, adaptive suspension and 19\u201d to 20\u201d wheel choices. Audi\u2019s new sports car flagship will be available for buyers in Europe from this summer. Unfortunately, potential buyers in the US will have to wait until 2016, or move to Europe in case they want one this year. <\/p>\n

Trailer of the new R8 V10 Plus<\/h3>\n