The R8 does have the V8.


They are planning to do a V12 TDI, but the only thing holding it back is finding a light weight 6 Speed manual that will cope with the massive torque.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.