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The powertrain of the audi R8

Refined sportiness

Der Antriebsstrang des Audi R8

Kultivierte Sportlichkeit

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Audi has completely redeveloped the V8 FSI engine for use in its new high-performance sports car. The high-revving concept — the maximum engine speed is 8,250 rpm — and dry-sump lubrication in particular have their origins in motor racing. Power transmission is via a six-speed manual gearbox, but an automated sequential-shift gearbox is also available.

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  1. Wolfgang Hatz
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Hatz, W. The powertrain of the audi R8. ATZ Worldw 109, 8–10 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03224907

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