R.I.P. Audi R8.

Tumbo · 09-02-2007, 12:49 PM

from Autoblog.com:
"While there were some R8s that burned in the development phase, Audi worked hard to massage the platform and make it production ready. These pictures are reportedly not a mule, but a production R8 that went up in flames. Scuttlebutt has it that fuel spillage was the culprit here, though speculation of something else is also offered if you click through and read the related thread on the R8talk forum. Either way, it's a tragic end to this particular R8's short life. Of course, in the end, it's only a car, so as long as everyone escaped unharmed, it's not even a blip on the cosmic scale."

Bartek Sikorski · 09-02-2007, 01:03 PM

While there were some R8s that burned in the development phase, Audi worked hard to massage the platform and make it production ready. These pictures are reportedly not a mule, but a production R8 that went up in flames. Scuttlebutt has it that fuel spillage was the culprit here, though speculation of something else is also offered if you click through and read the related thread on the R8talk forum. Either way, it's a tragic end to this particular R8's short life. Of course, in the end, it's only a car, so as long as everyone escaped unharmed, it's not even a blip on the cosmic scale.
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RICHBOY · 09-02-2007, 01:09 PM

DAMN! Engine fire, that sucks!

Just_me · 09-02-2007, 03:27 PM

many sportcars gets on fire lately. Whats up, bad build quality?

Poverty · 09-02-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

many sportcars gets on fire lately. Whats up, bad build quality?

It is rather weird. It seems that for some reason exotic sport cars are so hot and sexy these days that they self combust.

Yannis · 09-02-2007, 07:45 PM

Ι read the article and it now says...

"These pictures are reportedly a mule, not a production R8 that went up in flames"

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Did they correct it?

cawimmer430 · 09-03-2007, 07:48 AM

Here's what the idiotic Lexus morons have to say. Idiots.

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Tycoon · 09-03-2007, 07:53 AM

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Where are the German fanboys now? it really quite here for some reason? I'm really disspointed with Audi lately, first the their test prototype Audi R8/R10 catch on fire. And now this production Audi R8 catch on fire?

So much for German superiority ha....is this what you can heritage or prestige? yeah right, heritage my a$$... What a piece of trash, this car is cost up to $120+k and now is in flame.

Even a Kia/Hyundai last longer than this piece of crap, Audi fanboys read my lipp Audi will NEVER be as realible as Toyota and Lexus.

Yeah that right I'm going to a big deal about it because this car suppose to in the supercar league. And if this was a Lexus LF-A you German fanboys will flame it to death. So I'm just doing the opposite, I guess the Audi R8 will be off many shopper list now. Might as well wait for the more power and faster Lexus LF-A with 570 hp.

Audi R8=inferior, unrealiable, cheap ripp off Lambo, Audi you really need to include a fire extinguisher on your Audi R8 to prevent this from happening again.

OMFG, what a retard!

monster · 09-03-2007, 08:17 AM

It is a bit surprising to see another Audi going up in smoke. I hope it has nothing to do with poor engineering.

"Even a Kia/Hyundai last longer than this piece of crap, Audi fanboys read my lipp Audi will NEVER be as realible as Toyota and Lexus."
The burnt R8 will still worth more than a brand new Kia/Hyundai. Audi will never be as realible as Toyota and Lexus and Audi doesn't care.

"Yeah that right I'm going to a big deal about it because this car suppose to in the supercar league. And if this was a Lexus LF-A you German fanboys will flame it to death. So I'm just doing the opposite, I guess the Audi R8 will be off many shopper list now. Might as well wait for the more power and faster Lexus LF-A with 570 hp."

What is the point of having a faster car when nobody will notice or buy one.

"Audi R8=inferior, unrealiable, cheap ripp off Lambo, Audi you really need to include a fire extinguisher on your Audi R8 to prevent this from happening again."

Audi owns Lambo, someone should tell him that, and the R8's aluminium space frame is actually more rigid with less parts and less connection than the Lambo Gallardo.

Go tell them Christian.

hu§eindesign · 09-03-2007, 08:27 AM

Autospies and their readership. Yellow press for idiots, what else do you expect?

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The Lexus LF-A will be the new class leader for sure. Quality and the extensive racing heritage Lexus has are going to make it a killer.

Did I miss something?

09-02-2007, 12:49 PM	#1
Tumbo Devotee Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,067 Thanks: 827 Thanked 632 Times in 262 Posts	R.I.P. Audi R8. from Autoblog.com: "While there were some R8s that burned in the development phase, Audi worked hard to massage the platform and make it production ready. These pictures are reportedly not a mule, but a production R8 that went up in flames. Scuttlebutt has it that fuel spillage was the culprit here, though speculation of something else is also offered if you click through and read the related thread on the R8talk forum. Either way, it's a tragic end to this particular R8's short life. Of course, in the end, it's only a car, so as long as everyone escaped unharmed, it's not even a blip on the cosmic scale."

09-02-2007, 01:03 PM	#2
Bartek Sikorski Contributor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 2,277 Thanks: 790 Thanked 2,112 Times in 964 Posts	So Sad: Audi R8 mysteriously burns. While there were some R8s that burned in the development phase, Audi worked hard to massage the platform and make it production ready. These pictures are reportedly not a mule, but a production R8 that went up in flames. Scuttlebutt has it that fuel spillage was the culprit here, though speculation of something else is also offered if you click through and read the related thread on the R8talk forum. Either way, it's a tragic end to this particular R8's short life. Of course, in the end, it's only a car, so as long as everyone escaped unharmed, it's not even a blip on the cosmic scale. - 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

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RICHBOY Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,294 Thanks: 794 Thanked 555 Times in 346 Posts	Re: So Sad: Audi R8 mysteriously burns DAMN! Engine fire, that sucks!

09-02-2007, 03:27 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: R.i.p. R8 many sportcars gets on fire lately. Whats up, bad build quality?

09-02-2007, 07:45 PM	#6
Yannis Trendsetter Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 8,281 Thanks: 1,886 Thanked 1,800 Times in 1,025 Posts	Re: R.i.p. R8 Ι read the article and it now says... "These pictures are reportedly a mule, not a production R8* that went up in flames"* - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Did they correct it?

09-03-2007, 07:48 AM	#7
cawimmer430 Trendsetter Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,028 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Audi R8. Here's what the idiotic Lexus morons have to say. Idiots. Link: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

09-03-2007, 08:17 AM	#9
monster Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 808 Thanked 928 Times in 486 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Audi R8. It is a bit surprising to see another Audi going up in smoke. I hope it has nothing to do with poor engineering. *"Even a Kia/Hyundai last longer than this piece of crap, Audi fanboys read my lipp Audi will NEVER be as realible as Toyota and Lexus."* The burnt R8 will still worth more than a brand new Kia/Hyundai. Audi will never be as realible as Toyota and Lexus and Audi doesn't care. "Yeah that right I'm going to a big deal about it because this car suppose to in the supercar league. And if this was a Lexus LF-A you German fanboys will flame it to death. So I'm just doing the opposite, I guess the Audi R8 will be off many shopper list now. Might as well wait for the more power and faster Lexus LF-A with 570 hp." What is the point of having a faster car when nobody will notice or buy one. *"Audi R8=inferior, unrealiable, cheap ripp off Lambo, Audi you really need to include a fire extinguisher on your Audi R8 to prevent this from happening again."* Audi owns Lambo, someone should tell him that, and the R8's aluminium space frame is actually more rigid with less parts and less connection than the Lambo Gallardo. Go tell them Christian.

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