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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories The new normal under climate change? Public Meetings: March 2-6 Mail Tribune 100: March 1, 1915 Since You Asked: Who cleans up around the Medford library? Emergency services, March 1 Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency services, March 1 Two injured in White City house fire Family, friends of Central Point fire victim try to cover costs Feds charge California couple with medical device fraud Emergency services, Feb. 28 Politics and Elections Judge upholds Phoenix's moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries Ballots on Jackson County marijuana tax go out Friday Brown's inauguration brings hope to local lawmakers Kate Brown sworn in as Oregon's 38th governor Gov. 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Public Meetings: March 2-6 ... GUEST OPINION: Police, community should work to prevent profiling ... Our View: Drawing back the curtain on government ... Public Meetings: March 2-6 ... GUEST OPINION: Police, community should work to prevent profiling ... Ride & Drive: 2015 Audi R8 By Neal White More Content Now MailTribune.com By Neal White More Content Now Posted Feb. 27, 2015 @ 2:01 pm By Neal White More Content Now Posted Feb. 27, 2015 @ 2:01 pm » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> “If only Tony Stark’s suit came with the car,” I fired off in an email to my friends at Audi shortly after I received delivery of the 2015 Audi R8 V10 Plus test vehicle this week. The comment was in reference to the Robert Downey Jr.’s character in the movie “Iron Man,” who happened to drive the R8 in the movie. I had barely pressed send when I received a response. “Did you check under the driver’s seat?” I actually stood up from my chair and was headed for the door when I realized it was one of those “gotcha” emails. The Audi R8 supercar is a phenomenal piece of automotive engineering. The R8 is a visually stunning vehicle from any angle, drawing lots of attention while driving down the road or parked in my space in front of the paper. It’s mid-engine, all-wheel drive platform delivers exceptional performance — whether driving across town to your favorite coffee shop or taking a few laps around the track. In addition to the coupe or Spyder (convertible) body styles, R8 consumers have their choice of three available trim choices. The R8 V8 ($115,300 starting price) is powered by a 4.2-liter V-8 engine generating 430 horsepower and capable of a top track speed of 188 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds. The R8 V10 ($153,900 starting price) is powered by a 5.2-liter V-10 engine generating 525 horsepower and capable of a top track speed of 196 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds. For the ultimate in luxury performance, the R8 V10 plus ($173,000 starting price) is equipped with a 550 horsepower version of the 5.2-liter V-10, capable of a top track speed of 198 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds. The R8 V10 Plus is only available in coupe body style. Consumers also have the choice of two transmissions — a gated 6-speed manual, or a 7-speed S tronic dual clutch automatic with paddle shifters. And before anyone asks about fuel economy, if you can afford the car, you shouldn’t have any problem keeping it filled with gas. But for the record, this week’s R8 V10 Plus test vehicle equipped with the S tronic transmission (list price $196,500) has an EPA fuel economy rating of 13 mpg city, 22 mpg highway. The interior is just as nice as the exterior. The two-seat cockpit provides excellent visibility, with lots of head, leg and shoulder room for both driver and passenger. While the R8 provides an exceptional ride, it doesn’t provide much room for luggage if want to take a long road trip. Under the bonnet, there is room for a very small travel bag or a large purse. However, in the supercar segment, the Audi R8 is at the top of my list when it comes to comfort and all-round performance. Neal White has been covering the automotive industry for more than 20 years and is affiliated with the Texas Auto Writers Association. THE NUTS AND BOLTS MODEL: 2015 Audi R8 2-seat luxury supercar Coupe or Spyder All-wheel drive Trim packages: V-8, V-10, V-10 Plus PRICE RANGE: $115,000-$200,000 ENGINE: 4.2L V8 (430 hp/316 T) 5.2L V10 (525 hp/391 T) 5.2L V10 (550 hp/398 T) TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual 7-speed S tronic EPA: 14/13/13 mpg city, 23/22/22 mpg highway (V8/V10/V10 Plus S tronic) FUEL: Premium unleaded BRAKES: ABS LENGTH: 174.6 inches WHEELBASE: 104.3 inches WIDTH: 76 inches HEIGHT: 49.36 inches WEIGHT: 3,583-3,957 pounds TRACK: 64.5/62.8 (front/rear) FUEL TANK: 21.1/23.8/ 19.8 gallons (Spyder/Coupe/V10 Plus) TIRES: 19 inches By Neal White More Content Now MailTribune.com By Neal White More Content Now Posted Feb. 27, 2015 @ 2:01 pm » Comment or view comments /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. 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