With that much power, the R8 takes only 3.9 seconds to reach speeds of 100 km / hour when lauched from a stop. The maximum speed of 316 km / hour.
We gathered at the edge of the paddock to listen to the direction of Steve Pizaaty, an Australian instructor who will guide the R8 feel toughness.
"You'll feel the best sports cars in the world. Different way of driving a sports car with an ordinary car. Aim your gaze upward, do not look like the eyes of a horse, "said Steve. He asked us to keep broad perspective of views on the entire trajectory.
in Tony Stark's Iron Man movie, R8 takes only 3.9 seconds to reach speeds of 100 km per hour
Exterior
Physically, the car "Iron Man" looks exotic and handsome. Front view implies an aura of sportiness through the LED light on the main lights. Model headlights similar to Audi's all-new premium sedan A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro. Speed performance was also felt to see the design of horizontal lines on the grille and the air suction channel (air intake) on the right and left wrapped in carbon fiber.
We can see perched V10 engine takes a long third car from the "hood" behind the glass. In addition, a pillar always appear with a different color with a body showing the wheelhouse and engine limits.
"OK. All incoming cars. One car contained two people. We will turn to feel the performance of this car, "Steve ordered. My heart skipped a beat. I drove first.
It takes little effort to get into the cabin because of the low position. The smell of leather instantly greet your nose when seated in the cabin. Seats are made of luxurious leather. Suede wrapped steering wheel with flat handles on the bottom. The handle of the steering feels heavy. The goal offset a spit fierce power V10 engine in the rear.
R tronic sequential gear lever gearbox, dual clutch system located in the center console along with a number of electronic panels. 6-speed gearshift can be done in two ways, namely through the transmission rod in the center console and paddle shift behind the wheel circle. To operate simply by prying through your fingers while holding the steering wheel.
Hit the brakes and turn the key under the steering wheel straight R8 engine roaring. Car body vibrates fine.
"Ok. Our roads. Please select the transmission as you see fit. Scroll to the left if you want to operate automatically or manually slide forward to, "Steve's instructions through the radio dial. I choose to feel the acceleration manual paddle shift on my fingers.
Powered soft lash
Although powerful, the rate of R8 was soft lash. Soft suspension. Handling his mantab. Steve asked us to follow him to devour turn after turn.
At high speeds there are procedures for cornering on the track so the car turned smoothly. One follow this procedure, the car is guaranteed to be off the track. Several times I did not fully follow the direction Steve. As a result, my car is very sharp cornering. However, handling mantab make the R8 is not twisted.
When traveling at high speed and concentration in the corner, I often forget to replace the transmission. However, the basic smart cars, the transmission is able to adjust itself.
In a straight line I stepped on the gas pedal while holding my breath. Psychological barrier I only dared to touch the figure of 180 km / hour. Another journalist friend there that can touch the level of 230 km / hour.
Time was short devoured six track circuit. Hard to describe the sensation felt when sitting behind the wheel and sped along "The Iron Man".
