Audi R8: Mid-Engine is Very Special

Special is a good word to describe this $110k plus vehicle. As of yet, I have not read a single review that is overly critical of the Audi R8. Perhaps that is because many of the drivers feel special to even experience the car. Or, more likely, the 414-hp supercar Audi R8 is really that good. This review is a fun and entertaining read as the auther chooses the form of a "Dear" letter.



Here are a few excerpts:

You steal my pride, R8. I can even forgive your indiscretions, such as riding around with other auto critics. Do you know how many cars they try to juggle at one time? Get it out of your system, and when you finally make that U turn back to me, I'll be waiting.....

.....Freeway entrance ramps became launching pads, as I tried to match the 0-62 mph time of 4.6 seconds. I knew you could reach 125 mph in 14.9 seconds and only the forces of nature could hold you to a top speed of 188 mph. I have no wish to tell anyone the top speed we reached on the smooth open highways near Monroe -- I'm not the kind of guy to rev and tell.....

.....Your Quattro Drive, stability control and carefully tuned suspension help too. They often saved me from myself. As I would whip you around the corner, causing your back end to slide a little too far because you are, literally, more than I should handle, you'd instantly check my aggressiveness, correct my errors and make me feel like Michael Schumacher. You make me a better man and driver.....

.....And there's so much room inside. Even with two big passengers, it was never a tight squeeze. Audi bases its idea of room and comfort by shoulder space. And while some sports cars may feel cramped, your cabin was spacious.

[Source: The Detroit News]

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