Auto Motor Und Sport: Audi R8 vs Ferrari F430

Bruce · 11-22-2006, 12:10 PM

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Audi R8 vs. Ferrari F430

specs:

4.2-litres V8 vs. 4.4-litres V8
420 PS @ 7,800 rpm vs. 490 PS @ 8,500 rpm
430 NM @ 4,500 rpm vs. 465 NM @ 5,250 rpm

length x width x height: 4421 x 1904 x 1252 vs. 4512 x 1923 x 1214 mm
wheelbase: 2650 vs. 2600 mm

AWD, 6-speed manual vs. RWD, 6-speed manual

0-100km/h: 4.6 vs. 3.9 secs.

Vmax: 301 vs. 316 km/h

MSRP: 104,400 vs. 149,700 EUR

Round by round:

Round 1: Heritage

Ferrari:
14 F1 constructor´s titles, 14 F1 Driver´s championships, 192 F1 victories, the successors: the 360, 355 GTS, 348 tb

Audi:
five 24 hrs du Mans victories, the successors: Audi quattro, Audi Avus concept

Round 2: Design

Pininfarina vs. Walter da Silva

Round 3: Technology

Audi alu space frame, chassis based on the Lamborghini Gallardo vs. Ferrari alu bodywork
1560 kg vs. 1460 kg
AWD vs. RWD
6-speed manual vs. 6-speed manual with launch control

Round 4: Performance

Ferrari: better acceleration, higher top speed
Audi: more traction and grip, better handling

make your decision now!

cawimmer430 · 11-22-2006, 12:17 PM

I was just about to scan this and post it here. Got my AMS today. You and the other dude saved me all the hard work.

Matt · 11-22-2006, 12:19 PM

Its pretty interesting to see these cars back to back. Of course the F-430 would be my choice however if the R8 had a more powerful engine i might change myu mind but the Ferrari is RWD, which is another bonus when it comes to fun.

Just_me · 11-22-2006, 12:29 PM

feels like a quick comparison, no other numbers than 0-100 (and probably factory times). o-160 and 0-200km/h would be fun to know

Zonda · 11-22-2006, 12:32 PM

I didn't see the F430 as its main competitor but now it doesn't seem too far off.

Bruce · 11-22-2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cawimmer430

I was just about to scan this and post it here. Got my AMS today.

Anything else awesome in that issue

?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Its pretty interesting to see these cars back to back. Of course the F-430 would be my choice however if the R8 had a more powerful engine i might change myu mind but the Ferrari is RWD, which is another bonus when it comes to fun.

If offered the choice between the two vehicles i would also take the F430, however having that i would rather have the R8 and i prefer it's exterior.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

feels like a quck comparison, no other numbers than 0-100. o-160 and 0-200km/h would be fun to know

For sure, i would have like to have seen the braking and possibly slalom figures too.

Thanks Christian W, Andreas and Christian for the thanks

The Artist · 11-22-2006, 12:42 PM

so are they saying that the R8 has better handling that the F430..if so bravo audi

Giannis · 11-22-2006, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by article

Ferrari: better acceleration, higher top speed
Audi: more traction and grip, better handling

just what i expected: The ferrari has all the fun, see it has better performance numbers, but the Audi has better "ride quality" since it has better traction, grip and handling.

Perfect match. German high performance engineering vs italian high-performance engineering

cawimmer430 · 11-22-2006, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7.3 AMG

Anything else awesome in that issue

?

New Cars: Audi A4, Opel Astra, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Renault Twingo, Volkswagen Tiguan

Buyers Guide: Audi S4

Technology Report: BMW 7-Series Hydrogen V12

Testdrive: 2007 BMW X5 (all engines)

Testdrive: 2007 Land Rover Freelander

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Testdrive: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander

Testdrive: 2007 Volkswagen Touran

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Bruce · 11-22-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cawimmer430

Technology Report: BMW 7-Series Hydrogen V12

Testdrive: 2007 BMW X5 (all engines)

Wouldn't mind seeing those if it's no trouble, if you're busy don't bother

11-22-2006, 12:10 PM	#1
Bruce Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,183 Thanks: 5,331 Thanked 3,852 Times in 2,260 Posts	Auto Motor Und Sport: Audi R8 vs Ferrari F430 Thanks to ajzahn on supercars.net - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Audi R8 vs. Ferrari F430 specs: 4.2-litres V8 vs. 4.4-litres V8 420 PS @ 7,800 rpm vs. 490 PS @ 8,500 rpm 430 NM @ 4,500 rpm vs. 465 NM @ 5,250 rpm length x width x height: 4421 x 1904 x 1252 vs. 4512 x 1923 x 1214 mm wheelbase: 2650 vs. 2600 mm AWD, 6-speed manual vs. RWD, 6-speed manual 0-100km/h: 4.6 vs. 3.9 secs. Vmax: 301 vs. 316 km/h MSRP: 104,400 vs. 149,700 EUR Round by round: Round 1: Heritage Ferrari: 14 F1 constructor´s titles, 14 F1 Driver´s championships, 192 F1 victories, the successors: the 360, 355 GTS, 348 tb Audi: five 24 hrs du Mans victories, the successors: Audi quattro, Audi Avus concept Round 2: Design Pininfarina vs. Walter da Silva Round 3: Technology Audi alu space frame, chassis based on the Lamborghini Gallardo vs. Ferrari alu bodywork 1560 kg vs. 1460 kg AWD vs. RWD 6-speed manual vs. 6-speed manual with launch control Round 4: Performance Ferrari: better acceleration, higher top speed Audi: more traction and grip, better handling make your decision now!

11-22-2006, 12:17 PM	#2
cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,028 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	Re: Auto Motor Und Sport: Audi R8 vs Ferrari F430 I was just about to scan this and post it here. Got my AMS today. You and the other dude saved me all the hard work.

11-22-2006, 12:19 PM	#3
Matt Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,957 Thanks: 270 Thanked 128 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Auto Motor Und Sport: Audi R8 vs Ferrari F430 Its pretty interesting to see these cars back to back. Of course the F-430 would be my choice however if the R8 had a more powerful engine i might change myu mind but the Ferrari is RWD, which is another bonus when it comes to fun.

11-22-2006, 12:29 PM	#4
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: Auto Motor Und Sport: Audi R8 vs Ferrari F430 feels like a quick comparison, no other numbers than 0-100 (and probably factory times). o-160 and 0-200km/h would be fun to know

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Zonda Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,707 Thanks: 831 Thanked 809 Times in 461 Posts	Re: Auto Motor Und Sport: Audi R8 vs Ferrari F430 I didn't see the F430 as its main competitor but now it doesn't seem too far off.

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The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Auto Motor Und Sport: Audi R8 vs Ferrari F430 so are they saying that the R8 has better handling that the F430..if so bravo audi

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