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[Geko]

I know what you mean about diesels at your age. For example this diesel beast would be a bit much for a rookie. Come back when you are over 50 and can handle a real car. (">



Audi R8 Specifications - Engine and Transmission.

Audi R8 Engine: The Coupe version of the R8 model has a 5934 cc (362.1 ci) 48 valve V12 N/A Diesel engine.
Audi R8 Transmission: This particular Audi R8 6.0 Quattro V12 TDI has a 6 speed/ Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's AWD system.

Power and Torque Specifications.

Audi R8 Power: The R8's 5934 cc (362.1 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 500 bhp (372 kW) @ 4500 rpm.
Audi R8 Torque: The Audi R8 produces torque measuring 737 lb-ft (677.9 Nm) @ 3000 rpm.
Audi R8 Power to Weight: The R8 weighs around 1750 kg (3858 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 285.7 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 421.1 lb-ft of torque per ton.

Audi R8 Performance Specifications.

Audi R8 Top Speed: The Audi R8 6.0 Quattro V12 TDI - [2009] has a top speed of 186 mph (299.3 kph)
Audi R8 Acceleration: This R8 reaches 0 to 60 mph (96.6 kph) in 4.2 seconds and can cover a 1/4 mile in an estimated 11.87 seconds.

http://www.autosnout.com/Car-Perform...&EditionID=102

Nothing wrong with those! One of my dream cars is a 335 or 535d! Remap that and you've got a stupidly quick sleeper car on your hands!

For all the diesel doubters, take a test drive in a BMW 125d (220 bhp, 450 nM torque, top speed 150 mph) and prepare to have your minds altered. I've done exactly the same test as this reviewer i.e. back-to-back test drives of the 125i and 125d and the difference was very clear, the diesel is better. More grunt, more power to overtake on the highway and tire shredding launches. And the clincher for me is how relaxed the car feels at motorway cruising speed, a diesel cruises effortlessly at 80 mph, and at lower rpm without the monotonous drone of the petrol. A bigger engined petrol car (e.g. 3.0) probably makes a better case for itself, but in the 1.4 to 2.0l category turbo diesel engined German cars are at the top of their game.

Ive driven a 320d with a remap with about 200bhp and a shed load of torque.
Are you travelling west to east on the M62?
That was a journey ,all be it the opposite way, I did for 3 years. About 20 years ago. I had a Peugeot 205 diesel, quite nippy even though no turbo and with a hefty boot at milnrow/shaw junction to ensure a speedy ride up the hill home

Diesels are still tanks. No matter the performance. It's a horrible oil burner.

Personally... Fuel costs don't bother me. A big engined petrol is worth every penny. I am still after a V8. Although I may choose to use a hybrid for my commute, possibly even a diesel. I'd just turn the radio up really loud so I couldn't hear it. The german diesels are a bit more refined. But they still sound like a van.

I did drive a German diesel for 4 years. So I remember the days of 600 miles to a tank. But... It's just a lot nice in a decent petrol engined car. If fuel costs were the same wouldn't you pick a 3L+ straight 6 or V6 over a 3L diesel?

I do agree with GTi's comments though. But a 1 Series is not a car for a real man.

[BigBird]

Diesels are still tanks. No matter the performance. It's a horrible oil burner.

Personally... Fuel costs don't bother me. A big engined petrol is worth every penny. I am still after a V8. Although I may choose to use a hybrid for my commute, possibly even a diesel. I'd just turn the radio up really loud so I couldn't hear it. The german diesels are a bit more refined. But they still sound like a van.

I did drive a German diesel for 4 years. So I remember the days of 600 miles to a tank. But... It's just a lot nice in a decent petrol engined car. If fuel costs were the same wouldn't you pick a 3L+ straight 6 or V6 over a 3L diesel?

I do agree with GTi's comments though. But a 1 Series is not a car for a real man.

I didn't agree with you about the diesel performance but agree about the comfort. I have a BMW 320D and a Honda Accord 2.0L and I have to agree that the Honda is a much quieter smoother car to drive. Have been considering selling one of them for about a year now but couldn't decide between quiet comfort and fuel economy. Performance isn't an issue for me and they are about the same anyway with the Honda being slightly better and also way ahead on reliability. Recently acquired a Peugeot 1.4 hdi which does 60mpg, £30/year tax and isn't too bad on the motorway for long journeys, so at the moment it looks like the BMW is going to be the redundant one. Will hang on to the Honda for towing a heavy trailer. (">