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Best Dream Machine…Audi R8
This is what happens when several German car designers spend too much time in Italy. Audi wanted more than just a piece of the super-car fame - so they bought Lamborghini S.p.A. and cranked out the Gallardo inspired Audi R8.
If you were one of the nine people NOT watching the Super Bowl this year, you caught a glimpse of the Audi R8 in the coveted first commercial slot. I missed the entire first quarter Tivo’ing the commercial.
Super car enthusiasts around the world have blessed it as a wunderkind. It showed up the 911 Carrera 4S, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and BMW M6. Autocar, Top Gear & Automobile magazine all fell in love. They named it the Best Handling Car, Car of the Year and Automobile of the Year respectively. Hugh Hefner knows a thing or two about beauty; Playboy gave it Car of the Year honors.
| Top speed | 187 mph (301 km/h) |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 4.0 seconds |
| 1/4 mile (~400 m) | 12.5 seconds @ 113.2 mph (182.2 km/h) |
| Type | V8 |
| Displacement | 4.2 L (4163 cc) |
| Power | 414 bhp (309 kW) @ 7800 rpm |
| Lateral Acceleration (200 feet (61 m) skidpad) |
1.01 g |
Here’s the complete 2008 “Best of” list from MotorWeek. These Driver’s Choice Award winners provide a nice glimpse of the future’s best used cars.
1. Best Small Car - Scion xB
2. Best Family Sedan - Honda Accord
3. Best Minivan - Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country
4. Best Convertible - Chrysler Sebring Convertible
5. Best Luxury Sedan - Mercedes-Benz C-Class
6. Best Sport Sedan - Cadillac CTS
7. Best Sport Coupe - Infiniti G37
8. Best Performance Car - Volkswagen R32
9. Best Small Utility - Nissan Rogue
10. Best Large Utility - Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
11. Best Crossover Utility - Buick Enclave/GMC Acadia/Saturn Outlook
12. Best Pickup Truck - Ford F-Series Super Duty
13. Best Eco-Friendly - Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid/GMC Yukon Hybrid
14. Best Dream Machine - Audi R8/Bentley Continental GT Speed/Lexus LS 600h L
