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    Audi Gallardo?

    Just been reading that Audi have given a launch date for the new V10 powered R8.

    .....so, the Audi, which was based on the Gallardo chassis, now has the Gallardo engine

    Is there going to be any point in the Gallardo??

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    The price tag and the badge

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    Yes it looks better and its a Lambo
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    So why not reduce the Gallardo to be better priced against Porsche and Ferrari, and scrap the R8

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    The R8 diesel will be interesting.

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    If it's the one i posted about it's got 500bhp and rwd, it's also ment as a race car

    Does this mean they are doing a road version of it also as the one I've seen is 220k?
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    Quote Originally Posted by StuyMac View Post
    So why not reduce the Gallardo to be better priced against Porsche and Ferrari, and scrap the R8
    People don't buy the Gallardo because its priced like a "common" Porsche/Ferrari

    They buy it for exclusivity

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    Quote Originally Posted by StuyMac View Post
    Just been reading that Audi have given a launch date for the new V10 powered R8.

    .....so, the Audi, which was based on the Gallardo chassis, now has the Gallardo engine

    Is there going to be any point in the Gallardo??
    i don't care how much better everyone thinks the Audi version is. i'd have the Gallardo

    in fact, given the choice of all the supercars available today, the Gallardo is the one i would have.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tej View Post
    People don't buy the Gallardo because its priced like a "common" Porsche/Ferrari

    They buy it for exclusivity
    I thought thats what the murcielago was for
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    I agree with all the comments - and given the choice Id have the Galladro everytime - maybe I should have suggested that there is no need for the new R8???

    Will it always be shunned as the poor mans Gallardo?

    Im also surprised a car maker can afford to do 2 similar "exotics" in the current financial climate?

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    Lol, whats new, its a VAG car...

    Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda... All the same cars under the skin, so whats the point?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr Bob View Post
    i don't care how much better everyone thinks the Audi version is. i'd have the Gallardo

    in fact, given the choice of all the supercars available today, the Gallardo is the one i would have.

    I will let you know what they are like next week as a good mate is picking his up and hopefully picking me up the same day

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr Bob View Post
    in fact, given the choice of all the supercars available today, the Gallardo is the one i would have.
    'Affordable' supercars it would be that or a Ford GT but all out bonkers car I am still impressed with the Carrera GT
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark View Post
    Yes it looks better and its a Lambo
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark View Post
    Yes it looks better and its a Lambo
    TBH i'd pay the extra for the Lambo just to not have those FCUKING SHITE tacky running lights that Audi are sticking to all their cars.

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    Huh?

    They are really quite different!

    Audi RWD and 500bhp
    Gallardo 4WD and 560bhp

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve(S14a) View Post
    Huh?

    They are really quite different!

    Audi RWD and 500bhp and looks like a TT (ie Ugly as sin)
    Gallardo 4WD and 560bhp and simply gorgeous

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve(S14a) View Post
    Huh?

    They are really quite different!

    Audi RWD and 500bhp
    Gallardo 4WD and 560bhp

    They are referring to the new road version announced today. 4wd, V10 and 520bhp

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    Quote Originally Posted by DanS14 View Post
    They are referring to the new road version announced today. 4wd, V10 and 520bhp
    A 4WD R8 with 520 bhp? Haven't heard of that one as it was always going to be 500bhp RWD as far as I knew.

    Anyone have a link?

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