Posted Oct 16, 2007, 4:24 pm
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H&R Audi R8: Nordschleife in less than 8minutes

Audi’s new sports car amazes all experts with its composure and balance. It seems to be the first choice for drivers looking for a real sports car suitable for everyday use. Naturally, the balancing act between performance and comfort also requires a willingness to compromise.

Thus positioned, the supercar from Ingolstadt did not quite succeed in lapping the Nordschleife in 8 minutes during a first test although it was said to have quite some potential left. The suspension specialist H&R from Lennestadt now offers the perfect solution for the ambitious driver: a sport spring kit, bringing the mid-engine sports car’s front 15 mm and its rear a whole 30 mm closer to the tarmac. Not only resulting in an even better look, but also in an improved performance. Thanks to the H&R components, the Audi’s lap time could now be pushed under 8 minutes. It may even rival the Ferrari F430 whose engine delivers about 70 hp more.

But the best is yet to come: equipped with the H&R spring kit, the Audi R8 is absolutely suitable for everyday use and still comfortable. Many years of experience with endurance racing on the Nordschleife have produced an advantage in development with a positive influence on the production of H&R’s road products.

Text and photos: H&R