New Top Gear-Clarkson drives Black Series
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New Top Gear-Clarkson drives Black Series
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcmf3NCYDVI
Review kicks in about a minute in. We knew he liked it based on his comments in his Times Online article a month or so ago, but its nice to see it live. Nice comment by Stig too, but us owners already know this.
Review kicks in about a minute in. We knew he liked it based on his comments in his Times Online article a month or so ago, but its nice to see it live. Nice comment by Stig too, but us owners already know this.
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for those who missed it - http://www.myoctet.com/play.php?vid=307
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Audi R8, MB C63, Aston DBS
I currently drive Black Series and love it, but also am thinking about getting an Audi R8...Has anyone driven both and can share some thougts on the differences, similarities, etc... Thanks
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Audi R8, MB C63, Aston DBS
Great thanks. I use my Black to drive daily. Did you drive the R-tronic or a manual? Also, was it the speed (performance) that is better on the Black or the handling too?
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i've also driven the audi r8, and i too think it is quite over rated. It reminds me a lot of a c6 corvette. They are about the same in a performance aspect. I think a c6 vette might even be faster. This was my experience around the streets a least.
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They are coming out with a V10 version of the R8 which should significantly improve the performance level. However, given the popularity of the car and the weak US dollar, they won't be cheap.
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The latest word on the R10 (V10 version) is that is is on hold. I have a freind that owns an R8 and is first on the waiting list for the R10, they told him the car was on hold until further notice. I also have a good friend that is GM of an Audi dealership and he too stated they have delayed or stopped plans for the R10.
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I'm under the impression that the first v10 caught fire and burned to a crisp on "the ring."
They then had significant heat problems on the second mule and decided to go with the diesel.
It's hearsay though, I have no proof. (But I did read it on the internet, so I'm sure it must be .... ) Your choice of words there.
They then had significant heat problems on the second mule and decided to go with the diesel.
It's hearsay though, I have no proof. (But I did read it on the internet, so I'm sure it must be .... ) Your choice of words there.
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for those who missed it - http://www.myoctet.com/play.php?vid=307
Thanks for posting the link.
