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Which would you prefer? To help make up your mind, I've pitted the two in 100% stock configuration against each other in a battle at Suzuka. You might think the V10 would absolutely spank the V8 up and down the track, but let's find out the truth!
First, let's talk about stats.
4.2L vs. 5.2L
414 hp / 7,500 rpm vs. 517 hp / 8,000 rpm
317 ft-lb / 4,500 rpm vs. 391 ft-lb / 6,500 rpm
1,560 kg vs. 1,620 kg
516 pp vs. 540 pp
Top speed achieved: 149 mph vs. 157 mph
I'm liking the V10's extra 113 hp and 74 ft-lbs as well as its 8 mph higher speed on Suzuka's front straight, but I'm also liking the V8's peak power reached 500 rpm sooner, peak torque reached 2,000 rpm sooner, and 60 kg lighter weight.
Now, how about their lap times?
2:13.046 - Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro '09
2:14.573 - Audi R8 4.2 FSI R Tronic '07
The V10 is most definitely a 2:12 car, but it takes a lot of luck to get there, so I'm calling it an easy 2:13 car, while the V8 is an easy 2:14 car.
If I had the money for both in real life, I'd for sure choose the V8. It's almost as fast, and requires much less finesse to achieve a fast time. Plus, that low-end torque is very satisfying. How about you?
First, let's talk about stats.
4.2L vs. 5.2L
414 hp / 7,500 rpm vs. 517 hp / 8,000 rpm
317 ft-lb / 4,500 rpm vs. 391 ft-lb / 6,500 rpm
1,560 kg vs. 1,620 kg
516 pp vs. 540 pp
Top speed achieved: 149 mph vs. 157 mph
I'm liking the V10's extra 113 hp and 74 ft-lbs as well as its 8 mph higher speed on Suzuka's front straight, but I'm also liking the V8's peak power reached 500 rpm sooner, peak torque reached 2,000 rpm sooner, and 60 kg lighter weight.
Now, how about their lap times?
2:13.046 - Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro '09
2:14.573 - Audi R8 4.2 FSI R Tronic '07
The V10 is most definitely a 2:12 car, but it takes a lot of luck to get there, so I'm calling it an easy 2:13 car, while the V8 is an easy 2:14 car.
If I had the money for both in real life, I'd for sure choose the V8. It's almost as fast, and requires much less finesse to achieve a fast time. Plus, that low-end torque is very satisfying. How about you?
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