Which of the daily driver exotics is king in the wet. With sixfigure prices, owning a supercar may seem like unattainable goal, but the audi r8 and porsche 911 are on the more affordable end of. The r8 is for those looking for the dailydriving capabilities of a 911, but want something more exotic. Which is more practical as a daily driver, the audi r8 v10. Critics agree, porsche 911 turbo s is the ultimate daily. Nothing elsed drives or feels like a 911 and once you have had one, you are ruined for all other cars. Audis 2020 r8 v10 performance redefines the supercar as. For most others, though, other cars like a porsche 911 turbo s or.
As much a track star as it is a comfortable daily driver, the 2018 audi r8 is one of the most balanced. The 2017 911 turbo s nails luxury and performance, and even throws in allweather confidence, just for good measure. The newcomer is called the r8 rws, and is audis attempt at a purebred drivers car. However, mt deems the audi r8 v10 spyder the winner of the test for the simple fact that its far more thrilling and rewarding to drive. Not so much stripped out as pared back a bit, but definitely one aimed at the kind of. A man must experience at least two things in his life. The porsche 911 turbo and the r8 are nothing alike in any way.
Opt for the v10 performance version of these models, and starting. The audi r8 spyder is a marvelous cup of coffee and a great way to start the day. To find out how serious, we drive it with the lamborghini gallardo lp5704 superleggera and porsche 911 turbo s. Whats more, after a week as treating this red r8 as my daily driver, i can. Audi r8 v10 plus vs mclaren 570s vs porsche 911 turbo s by nico demattia july 25, 2016 we just cant seem to get enough of these three supercars and it seems that the world cant either. The 911 turbo handles better and has been known to be a lot more sure footed, while the. If youre a legitimate candidate for either car, the dealer should offer you an extended test drive possibly even a full weekend. Can the audi r8 v10 plus top the porsche 911 turbo in a. But point to point the r8 is quicker and easier to live with and cheaper to run also lambo london told me there will be a new gallardo soon, which will bring the prices down of the old model.
Both are excellent drivers cars and are headturners, but its all about ones priorities. The 2011 audi r8 gt is a serious midengine sports car. We pitch the new porsche 911 against a revised audi r8 v10 in this fourwheel drive supercar showdown. Those who are looking to do some track time on the weekends seem to prefer the 911s sharp handling, while those looking for a mild exotic that is a livable commuter will nodoubt opt for the r8. An audi r8 v10 plus and a porsche 911 turbo drive into a drag race. Thats fine for a daily driver but not if you want a sports car supercar that really. As halo cars go, the audi r8 is a spectacular oneits howling v10 engine provides stomachpunch acceleration that lesser cars with the fourringed badge can only dream about. Porsche 911 vs audi r8 v10 coupe vs lotus evora gt410. The audi r8 performance has a naturallyaspirated 5. Which is more practical as a daily driver, the audi r8 v10 or the 911. Aside from the attention, the r8 is a very good daily driver. But a porsche 911 is not a supercar, even if a 911 turbo acts like one.
My daily driver for over 15 years was a porsche 911, 930, 356, or 914. Audi r8 v10 plus vs mclaren 570s vs porsche 911 turbo s. Water is wet, the sun is hot, snowdonia in winter is freezing. A bit awkward to get out of sometimes especially in tight parking situations, but otherwise a great car. The cayman is a lovely car, no doubt but it is superboring compared to the 911. Naturally, though, you cant take it on a shopping spree or a weekly grocery shopping trip as space is limited. The audi is content playing clark kent en route to the daily planet. That car is pretty much as good as a 996 twin turbo, until a long straight appears. That the new porsche 911 is a better drivers car than what it replaces, and that it fully deserves the warmest recognition, and an even more revered classleading status than we gave the old one. The 2015 porsche 911 is an enthusiasts dream, with excellent handling, comfort, and. But it can be important, especially to those who use the car as a daily driver or for weekend getaways. Our ibis white r8 was the current base model, the v10 coupe.
The r8 is the only super car with the looks not a 911 as they dont look like one but with out the headache. Only issue youll have is with road clearance if the snow gets too deep. In the spirit of grand touring or the ability to travel at high rates of. Just graduated college and started a good job, looking into getting my first porsche. The porsche 911 cabriolet is an utterly beguiling car and actually would be the one to buy if you intend to drive it regularly, but in this case its narrowly eclipsed by the wondrous r8. Mclaren 570gt vs porsche 911 turbo s vs audi r8 pistonheads.
Originally the idea was to get one as an autoxtrack car but the idea morphed into using one as a daily driver after a particularly painful episode of evo driving. Critics agree, porsche 911 turbo s is the ultimate daily driver by joel patel august 8, 2017 whether its grand touring or setting blistering zero to 60 mph times, the 911 turbo s is a car thats tough to beat, says forbes. To quantify how handicapped the new 911 is on this drag race, lets look at the numbers of the other cars. Compared with both evoras i remember driving three, five and nearly 10 years. The new 911 s cabriolet i bought because i missed having a porsche. Anyone who has a porsche as their daily driver, id love. The r8 is another car that, in isolation, has no difficulty convincing you its the best thing youve driven. The new c8 corvette might actually be a more usable daily driver of a midengine supercar, but just barely. The 911 turbo is the quicker and more usable of the two cars in less than ideal conditions. Discussion in 360430 started by driveafterdark, nov 10, 2011. Pay dirtchevrolet silverado, dodge ram, ford f150, nissan titan, toyota tundra 4 comparison test. Audi r8 vs porsche 911 carrera top gear bbc youtube. No, if you wanted a high performance sports car you could use for the daily commute during the week, and a sunday morning blast on your favorite.
Is the audi r8 really the ultimate everyday supercar. Especially if the r8 or a porsche 911 turbo is your main or only car. The cars audi roots mean its a great place to spend time in, and that lamborghini v10. Within this issue you will discover the following topics. The 2015 audi r8 is a supercar fit for daily driving, thanks to its german precision and italian powerplant. The turbo is fourwheel drive, of course, and as with the other two cars it. In the end, the porsche 911 turbo cabriolet crushed the audi r8 v10 spyder on the track, by about 2. Unless youve just got out of a mclaren 570gt or a porsche 911 turbo s. The mclaren 540c, porsche 911 turbo and audi r8 v10 all have well over 500bhp, subfoursecond 060mph times and showoffy sixfigure price tags, and yet each seems destined to be perceived as the. I walk you through what it is like daily driving the audi r8 and talk about its usability in daily tasks around town. Primed to take on the hardcore road racer boss, then.
Porsche 911 turbo agent00r submitted on 6172017 auto spies photos timestamp. I have been looking for a budget, ok, cheap 996 for a little while as i missed having a 911 and the aircooled one has migrated outside my budget shortly after i sold my last one. Theres a very good reason this magazine is published and its the same reason youre reading these very words. It is really a better daily driver for me than the r8 for the exact reasons already discussed on this thread. For a daily driver, which is what the new 991 s is, i would still think that it. Ive used my 911 as a daily driver for almost 10 years. With sixfigure prices, owning a supercar may seem like unattainable goal, but the audi r8 and porsche 911 are on the more affordable end of the exotic car spectrum. Audis 2020 r8 v10 performance is a supercar that doubles as a daily driver on a recent testdrive, we discover why the latest version of audis 10cylinder sensation could be the. As much a track star as it is a comfortable daily driver, the 2018 audi r8 is one of the most balanced and flexible supercars ever made. However, that brief means it has to take on the undisputed king of this class. I definitely plan on making a better video to find a daily supercar. It would need to be a daily driver though 4060 minutes each way, so if that will be problematic, i will put the idea on hold until i can afford to properly own one.
The mclaren 540c, porsche 911 turbo and audi r8 v10 all have well. Porsche made the most of the caymans limited space. From a 500 mile weekend getaway to a trip to tescos, i took the r8 everywhere for a week, and it was. I actually want the jekyl and hyde of the smooth comfort when i am just cruising to work and the option of a performance beast if i choose to drive that way.
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