Audi R8 V10 Falls Victim to the Stretch Limousine Industry

From the creators of the Ferrari 360 stretch limo comes yet another controversial supercar conversion, this time based on the Audi R8 V10.

Carbonyte UK will work in conjunction with Limo Broker to create the world's first super-stretched R8 and which it says is destined to become the signature model for the Limo Broker brand that also owns the Ferrari 360 Modena limousine.

The British company said that work on the Audi R8 V10-based model has already commenced with the launch expected to take place by the end of summer 2012.

In the meantime, Limo Broker's released the design renderings and a virtual video that outlines the concept behind the limo, while also providing an impression of how the finished vehicle will look like.

The limousine will be able to seat up to eight people and will retain the production sports car's 5.2-liter V10 engine with 528bhp.

Scroll down for a video and pictures of both the Audi R8 and Ferrari 360 limousines.

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Audi R8 LMS Ultra to Compete in Next Year's FIA GT1 World Championship as Well

Only monthly after the release of the enhanced R8 LMS Extra and Mercedes has unveiled programs to contend in the FIA GT1 Community Subject next year with two illustrations of its newest GT3 racecar, which will be separately fielded by Group WRT.

The statement comes after a latest choice by the FIA GT Commission payment rate and Community Generator Game Government to create consistent rules between the FIA GT1 Community and FIA GT3 Western Tournament, thus enabling the R8 LMS Extra to combat for any champion’s headline of its own for the first time.

"We very much welcome the choice of the FIA Community Generator Game Government on November 7th in give preference to of the GT3 vehicles," said Werner Frowein, Handling Manager of quattro GmbH.

"In the long run, this auto training will not only have for high-calibre nationwide and Western client sport but also for the globe's best in GT sporting. We are excited that Group WRT has presented its admittance for the Community Subject and will be which represents the colors of Mercedes Game client sporting."

WRT said that it is planning to choose and say its individuals for the championship before the end of November.

The provisional competition work schedule for the championship follows below.

2012 FIA GT1 World Championship
Round 1: Apr 08 Nogaro (France)
Round 2: Apr 22 Zolder (Belgium)
Round 3: May 27 Navarra (Spain)
Round 4: Jul 08 Algarve (Portugal)
Round 5: Aug 26 Peking (China)
Round 6: Sep 02 Ordos (China)
Round 7: Sep 16 Moscow (Russia)
Round 8: Oct 07 Zandvoort (Netherlands)
Round 9: Nov 25 San Luis (Argentina)
Round 10: TBA

 

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Porsche’s Ferrari 458-Fighter to be Based on Next Audi R8 Platform?

By introducing a completely new 911 this year's Frankfurt Motor Show and the launch of next-generation Boxster and Cayman sports cars, set in 2012, Porsche is now considering its options for a more direct competitor for the Ferrari 458 Italy.

It will not be another variant of the 911, but a new model of central motor located between 911 and 918 Spyder to come. Porsche, with the exception of the Cayenne, use custom parts, does not share any of its components with their cousins ​​in the VW group.

But a new car, it makes sense in economic terms - that is, to develop a new platform, it seems highly unlikely, when it is already available in a range bin VW Group shares.

As reported by Autocar, Volkswagen leaders have so far ruled out as a chassis - even if it is the preferred option by Porsche engineers, by the carbon fiber structure to be used by the next generation R8 Audi and Lamborghini Gallardo.

This forum is very similar to that used by the Audi R8 and-Tron concept. Approval of the Porsche would substantially reduce development costs and production time for that production.

However, Porsche could put his plans for a rival mid-engine Ferrari on the ice and wait to join or even lead to the development of a new platform to be used in the third generation of the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Gallardo, expected after 2020.

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Infiniti debating anchoring line-up with both entry-level and halo models

It’s not uncommon for an automaker to be evaluating several potential products at the same time, but those models usually hover within the parameters of the company’s existing line-up. Not the case with Infiniti.Nissan’s luxury division is reportedly looking at going both up-market and down with a pair of new products to give it a much father reach than the current range.

First up is a halo model, and after looking at the competition, Infiniti has reportedly come to the conclusion that, in order to lure buyers into showrooms, they’ll need something attractive and high-end. And while a successor to the Q45 flagship sedan was once seen as a potential route, reports indicate that, if given the green light, a sportscar to rival the likes of the Audi R8, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and even the Lexus LFAwould be the way to go. The show-stopping Essence concept previewed that notion, but Infiniti is reportedly still mulling the idea over, and the presence of the Nissan GT-R surely isn’t helping focus the picture.

At the other end of the spectrum, Infiniti has long been considering the idea of an entry-level hatchback model to take on the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Volvo C30. Arch-rival Lexus became the first of the Japanese luxury brands to earnestly pursue the segment with the CT 200h, and if Infiniti is serious about getting a younger demographic, it could opt to follow suite in short order.

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