his publication's selections for the best transportation on four wheels hints at broader appeal than the female persuasion. Playboy chose the Audi R8 as its car of the year, citing a 0-60 time of ...
Gone is the stock turbocharged 2.2-liter five-cylinder engine it left the factory with 30 years ago. In its place is the same V10 powertrain from the R8.
That original R8 had a 420hp 4.8-litre naturally aspirated V8, which drove all four wheels via an open-gate manual or R-Tronic single-clutch auto transmission. It accelerated to 62mph in 4.6 ...
After 18 years, the V10 GT RWD is a last hurrah for Audi’s R8 supercar. Tim Pitt goes for a nostalgic final drive.