[s-cars] audi le mans to go into production

[Nathan Belo]

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From: eliot <eliot at u.washington.edu>
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:27:32 -0800
To: northwest audi enthusiasts <audi-nw at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Audi-nw] audi le mans to go into production


did a google to refresh my memory of what the car looks like..

http://www.germancarfans.com/photos.cfm/photoid/3030908.002/audi/1.html

if i remember right it is basically a rebadged lamborghini gallardo...
;)  at audi prices.. but i think the lambo looks better...


eliot

> 
> New Audi sports car to go into production: Green light for Audi R8 in
> Neckarsulm
> Tuesday November 15, 3:03 pm ET
> 

> Audi subsidiary quattro GmbH responsible for production
> 
> AJAX, ON, Nov. 15 /CNW/ - It is now official: the new Audi sports car
> will be called the Audi R8. Presented as the "Le Mans quattro" concept
> study two years ago at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi has now taken
> the decision to build its new sports car. Everything is already being
> prepared for the series production of the R8 at Audi's plant in
> Neckarsulm, due to commence in the fourth quarter of 2006. The first
> market launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2007.
> 
> 28 million euros are being invested in the R8 production line. The Audi
> subsidiary quattro GmbH will be responsible for production. Development
> and test construction at quattro GmbH and technical development at AUDI
> AG are currently in full swing. 250 employees will work on the
> production of the R8.
> 
> "Through the R8 we are looking to build on our successes in motorsport
> and carry them over to series production. This model represents Audi's
> very own interpretation of sportiness," says Prof. Dr. Martin
> Winterkorn, Chairman of AUDI AG, about the new member of the Audi model
> range.
> 
> Audi is relying on intelligent lightweight design for its R8, a core
> area of expertise in Neckarsulm. The Audi A2, A6 and A8 were all
> developed at the Aluminium Centre there using lightweight design technology.
> 
> For further information
> 
>     Doug Clark, (905) 428-4893, douglas.clark at audi.com
> 
> 
> Source: Audi Canada
> 
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