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2012 Audi R8 GT to start at $196,800

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2011 Audi R8 GT

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Audi has announced that the 90 examples of the 2011 R8 GT slated to come to this country will carry price tags starting at $196,800. The R8 GT packs a version of the 5.2-liter FSI V10, but cranked up to 560 horsepower, mated to Audi’s R-Tronic sequential transmission. Backing up the transmission is a four-wheel-drive system with a locking rear differential.

The R8 GT is built using more aluminum and carbon fiber than the standard car, which translates to a 180-pound weight loss. The rear hatch, spoiler and front splitter on the GT are all carbon-fiber pieces.

The weight savings, power increase, and sequential gearbox team up to scoot the R8 GT to 60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds, and a up to a 199-mph top speed.

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Autoblog Podcast #196 – with Jonny Lieberman from Motor Trend

Filed under: Concept Cars, Podcasts, Etc., BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Lotus

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For Episode #196 of the Autoblog Podcast, recently departed Autoblogger Jonny Lieberman joins us from his perch atop the ivory Motor Trend tower. In between recounting stories from the land of the Buff Books, Chris, Dan and Jonny talk over some of this week’s news, including the Lotus Elite, the final Ford Ranger in North America, the BMW 6 Series concept and a truckload of new Chrysler information about the 200C, the Challenger, transmissions, and more. We finish up with some of your feedback near the epic two-hour mark. Thanks for listening!

Autoblog Podcast #196 – With Jonny Lieberman from Motor Trend

In the Autoblog Garage:

Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 335D
Ferrari 458 Italia

News:

  • Lotus Elite
  • Ranger finally dies
  • BMW 6 Series
  • 2011 Challenger details
  • Chrysler 200 Tease

Hosts:
Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Jonny Lieberman

Runtime: 1:49:30

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Autoblog Podcast #196 – with Jonny Lieberman from Motor Trend originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #196

Filed under: Concept Cars, Etc., BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Jeep, Lotus, Rumormill

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We’ve cherrypicked some questions for discussion out of the last weeks news, but hit up our interactive Q&A box below and query the podcast team with your own question. Even if you don’t have your own question, you can vote on which questions deserve our attention the most. Discussion topics for Autoblog Podcast #196, which we’ll record tonight, can be found below. Finally, subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already to hear your question answered.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #196

  • Lotus Elite
  • Ranger finally dies
  • BMW 6 Series
  • 2011 Challenger details
  • Jeep Pickup
  • Chrysler 200 Tease


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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #196 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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