Looking at these pictures it’s a miracle no-one was killed. Amazingly a young couple managed to walk away with minor injuries from this accident that took place on the A3 section of the autobahn, in Aschafffenburg, Germany. According to German publication Main-Netz, the 26-year-old driver was pushing the 500-hp Audi R8 a little too hard in the wet. The autobahn has an advisory speed limit of 81 mph, but it’s safe to assume he was well into three figures. After losing control, he slammed into the barrier, spun a 180 and ended up wedged beneath the guardrail.
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RS246 at the Silverstone Audi Driving Experience
We just got some pictures through from Audi UK. Credit to Scott Dennis Photography
The UK Forums representatives.
The moment when Bam_Bam explained why the lovely lady at registration who said that she worked at Silverstone and Goodwood and why he has suggested that she seemed like a Good Wood lady. Brilliant!!
Some track action.
The award ceremony (Never looked right in a cap!!)
RS246 takes first place at the UK forum Audi Driving Experience at Silverstone
Here is our lucky winner of the RS246 Audi Driving Experience phone competition. Audi asked us to bring along a forum member who would represent their view of the site and what Audi could do for us. We decided that instead of running a competition, we’d choose someone with no issues holding back on what he thinks…. The one and only Bam_Bam!!
This event was the usual Audi Driving Experience which is highly recommended to anyone who would love to try out a selection of Audi cars closer to the limit than they would usually be prepared to go to in uncontrolled conditions. Can’t say enough good things about the Audi Driving Experience event, organisation and staff; the perfect day for any car enthusiast!
The toys for the day were the TT RS plus (Fastest car in the world), RS5 and R8 v10 plus. Morning events included R8 high speed braking and lane change, RS5 cornering on track and a timed slalom in the TT RS. A spot of lunch and some discussions about how the forums and Audi UK can work together better and then on to the afternoon events; RS5 fast lane change (ESP test) and on track in the TTRS and R8.
The day closed with a thanks to all and an instructors hat presented to the winner of each slalom event. RS246 took overall first place for the slalom and Bam_Bam’s time in overall second.
ABT Sportsline 2013 Audi R8 V10
Once again, ABT Sportsline is pickup up where one of the Volkswagen Group brands left off, and in particular, Audi and its refreshed 2013 R8 V10, for which it has developed an assortment of upgrades, starting with an ample power boost.
In series production form, the R8 5.2-liter V10 mill delivers 518hp (525PS) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft). After ABT’s engineers place their upgrades under the hood, output is lifted to 592hp (600PS) and peak torque to 550Nm (406 lb-ft), allowing the coupe to go from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.5 seconds and top out at 320km/h (199mph).
ABT then fits the car with its own suspension bits that bring it closer to the road, with the tuner also making promises of “even better road behavior”, and a sports exhaust system with quad pipes.
The performance improvements can be combined with ABT’s aerodynamic styling kit comprising carbon-fiber front and rear bumper spoilers and trim parts, side skirts, a rear spoiler, grille piece and rear diffuser, plus new 19-inch wheels in tires size 235/55 at the front and 305/30 at the rear.
Audi RS7
Awesome picture of the Audi RS7
