That's like asking how many calories are in this pavlova that I'm about to push into my mouth? The extra weight doesn't mean much on the road and the added bonus of the rear-wheel drive's more responsive steering and even sharper turn-in evens things out. Both have switchable exhausts depending on which mode you’re in, but in gentlest Strada the Huracán out-vocals a fully ramped-up R8. Starting Price (MSRP) N/A. Audi, under Ferdinand Piech’s guidance, realised it would be easier to simply buy Lambo (which it did for a rumoured $110 milllion). The latest and future car tech from around the world, We're here to help you with any car issues. Neither gives much in the way of feedback, so you rely on the suspension for that. It's a fuel-saving system, but keep in mind this V10 loves petrol and lots of it – I've hidden that all the way down the bottom of this review. There are a lot of fighter-jet influences, and it's a more convincing space than the more expensive Aventador. V10 engines have only ever been used to fulfill a need for speed, to make cars more thrilling. There’s a little more NVH and the firmer seat transmits that, and I quite regularly found myself wishing the damn thing would pipe down a bit and stop so accurately transmitting my speed across such a broad swathe of countryside. The Audi R8 V10 Plus might not be as exotic as the Lamborghini Huracan, but it’s certainly every bit as fast and dynamic. The R8 RWD adapts to you, doesn’t want to intrude, is a subservient partner. Same engine, same gearbox, same chassis. That’s right. Is the trade-off worth it? Lighter, more nimble, cheaper: are the entry-level supercar siblings the ones to have? In comparison the Audi sits more statically, looks more relaxed. Starting Price (MSRP) 8.5. Less power, less roof, fewer driven wheels, more weight. As for the boot – there are two: one in the nose with a 112-litre cargo capacity and another behind the mid-mounted engine with 226 litres. The roof is a fabric job and folds away in a tidy 15 seconds, more than quick enough to save you from a drenching in all but the most sudden of rain showers. The Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car (designed by Frank Lamberty and Julian Hoenig) first appeared at the 2003 International Geneva Motor Show and the 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show.The R8 road car was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. I think there's a bit of advanced safety equipment missing, too – but that's in the section down further. On the road, you're not really going to notice too much difference apart from slightly different pedal feel. Have you seen that Audi advert with the R8 on a dyno not wearing any pants? The Gallardo (the Huracán’s predecessor) landed in 2003, followed by the first gen R8 in 2006. Neither has anything like the front boot volume of a McLaren 570 or Ferrari F8, so you’ll end up using the shelf behind for that essential umbrella. Is the R8 … The Lamborghini isn’t as calm – although that’s more down to the constant noise and higher revs than the firmer ride. Audi sources the engine for the R8 from Lamborghini and Lamborghini sources the all-wheel-drive for the Huracan from Audi. In total it’s thought 70 per cent of parts are shared. It depends what you want your supercar for. Delivering a good driving position for starters. Last month Lambo dropped the madcap and much waffled over Performante (or "totally bonkers" version). Both have switchable exhausts depending on which mode you’re in, but in gentlest Strada the Huracán out-vocals a fully ramped-up R8. We sent you an email with confirmation of your request and a representative of your local dealership will get in touch soon. But before I get carried away with telling you how they differ (and they do) and which one’s best (one is), I’d like to fill you in on some history, because it will give you an understanding of what’s going on here. You can go completely mad if you want to, spending up to $20,000 on matte paint colours, $10,000 on bucket seats, carbon fibre bits can mount up and then of course you can commission stuff to suit your personal taste for even more cash. First there's the noticeable power difference – more than 50kW and 20Nm less – but also the lack of AWD makes the front end feel more pointable, and the car feel more like a traditional sportscar that pushes from behind rather than pulling from the front. You do get a cupholder that pops out of the passenger-side dash garnish and the front boot will hold 70 litres. So there’s the backstory. It's a more angular, sharper, and busier design with more vents and winglets than ever. The sleek Lamborghini Huracan will cost you £181,875 without extras while the new Audi R8, yes Audi, costs £133,500 for its most potent version, the V10 Plus. But only one of … So they weigh about the same, though the Audi is a touch heavier. The official 0-100km/h figure is 3.6 seconds, although it's unlikely it's that slow(! The R8 V10 Performance Coupe is $395,000 and the Spyder is $416,500. They may be the most affordable versions, but they’re also the sweetest handling, best balanced and most enjoyable cars in their respective ranges. Using the same components that are found in our ... No modifications to the chassis or emissions systems are necessary, and our team has worked diligently to make sure our Alpha 10 components have a fit and finish better than OEM. The claimed combined cycle figure is a reasonable (and almost achievable) 11.9L/100km. The investment helped both – Lamborghini got the money to kick start the Gallardo (and develop a fresh V10 for it), Audi piggy-backed it and developed the R8, initially with the V8 that Lamborghini had been after all along. The 2nd generation R8 has NOTHING (zero!) No point delaying: if you enjoy road driving and have already decided that the R8 or Huracán is for you, then these are the models to go for. Suppose we should mention these, since that’s what sets the cars apart from their 4WD counterparts. BBC is a trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation. Both obviously have V10 engines, it's a naturally aspirated 5.2-litre petrol unit (so no turbos here), but the RWD makes less power and torque at 397kW and 540Nm, while the Performance produces 449kW and 560Nm. The stereo has just four speakers but really, who's going to be listening to Kyle when you ears can reap the Huracan? The V10 is mounted behind the driver's seat but ahead of the rear axle making it mid-engined car. Audi owning Lambo means these two are very closely aligned. Tuning the ECU was naturally our first step to making these exotics even more of a pleasure to drive. Yes, the starter button lurks under a candy red flip-up cover and the seat slides not via a discreet black handle on the floor, but a big silver lever between your legs, but beyond that, from the screen graphics to the toggle switches, it’s just flamboyant. The engineers didn't just forget to bolt in the propshafts and front-wheel-drive gear, but the steering had a going-over to compensate for the changes and to improve feel and responsiveness. It is not, however, a pig. It's a more comfortable interior than the Aventador, with more head and shoulder room and a better overall position for driver and passenger. It's breathtaking. The V10 is the last of its type, with Ferrari and McLaren both employing forced induction V8s for their smaller sports cars - in McLaren's case, all of them. Depending on where you live, you see Huracans, R8s and older Gallardos almost on a daily basis. The rest of the car is elevated, it’s more alive and interactive. Volkswagen ID.3… to Britain’s most remote pub, Sunny delight: a day in a rather special Talbot Sunbeam, 30 years and counting: the big interview with John Hennessey. The Audi is good here, striking a tidy balance of everyday comfort with good control. ANCAP has not tested the Audi R8 so there's no star rating available. The Huracán RWD is more immediate, has a sharper front end and is more alert and communicative. Plus you save weight as well as money. I used to hate these systems as they made cars unpredictable – they had slower racks around the centre for stability, then quicker for response. That's the reason why the score is so low here. Carbon-fiber does exist in the chassis though. The 2nd generation R8 V10 Plus is basically a Lamborghini Huracan with an Audi body. The R8 V10 RWD and R8 V10 Performance are close to identical in their styling. Frustratingly, there's only a small cover to gain access to the oil filler - unlike the coupe you can't see the engine through the cover. But of course, that’s the whole point. The Lamborghini Huracan and the Audi R8 5.2 V10 are some of the best supercars on the road today. Or any Lamborghini owner, for that matter. By far the more expensive here, but viewed through Lambo-lens, the cheapest Huracán. if i had the extra 50K i'd pick up a brand new morgan three wheeler and call it a day. The Lamborghini Huracán (Spanish for "hurricane"; ) is a sports car manufactured by Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini replacing the previous V10 offering, the Gallardo. Power is delivered to the rear wheels by a very upgraded twin-clutch transmission from parent company Audi. It’s got more power (602bhp vs 533) and equipment, and it’s also worth pointing out that ten years down the line old Gallardos are still worth about £50k more than old R8s. The Audi R8 (Type 4S) is the second generation of the R8 sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Audi. Personally I find this good. Yes, it's heavier and slower than the Coupe but the Huracan loses almost none of its feel with the roof whipped off, plus you get all the fun and fresh air of a Spyder. The Type 4S is based on the Lamborghini Huracan and shares its platform and engine. Please read our policy on the collection and use of personal information. The amazing thing about this car is that despite being handed a regular thrashing, its fuel consumption is little worse than a large Toyota SUV's. It packs the same power as the Huracán — that being 610 horses (602bhp) and 560Nm of twist. © 2021 Carsguide Autotrader Media Solutions Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. WSC: It’s the same chassis. In an effort to lower the cost of the 580-2, it also comes with steel brakes - the expensive carbon ceramics are an option. ), Lambo's figures are regularly bettered by other publications with little effort. The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes. Even then I think I was 'stitched up' because I began the day in the R8 V10 Performance Coupe but spent almost the entirety of my allocated time in roadworks at 40km/h before swapping to an RS Q3. You also score dual-zone climate control, remote central locking (the flush fitted handles pop out endearingly as you draw closer), LED headlights, running lights and taillights, (very cool) digital dashboard, electric seats, sat nav, leather trim and a hydraulic lifter to help keep the front splitter pristine over kerbs. Words: Ollie Marriage // Photography: Luke Marriage. It’s hard to work out whether the pedals are further down the footwell or there’s more steering reach or you’re seated lower or you’re just sited slightly differently in the chassis, but the effect is a more natural seating position. R8 is the halo car of Audi and is the very best the German manufacturer has to offer. V10 engines have only ever been used to fulfill a need for speed, to make cars more thrilling. The Huracan Spyder is everything that's good about Lamborghini - nutty looks, crackpot engine, head-turning theatrics - with all of the bad stuff booted out by parent company Audi. Our car was specced by a restrained hand, with 20-inch black Giamo alloys ($9110), front and rear parking sensors with reversing camera ($5700 - ahem), black painted brake calipers ($1800) and $2400 worth of Lamborghini logos and stitching. A race circuit is the best place to test the performance of an Audi R8. Hang tight! It's in my view the best value supercar on the market. They coddle you into complete blind trust, like a baby in a basinet. That’s right. Are you affected? It’s an itch they’ve scratched a few times since. As far as value goes, the Spyder is about right for its segment, coming in around the same price as an admittedly less focused Ferrari California and a bit more than the less-powerful R8 Spyder range. You can pick the Performance by its gloss carbon front spoiler, side sills, mirror caps and rear diffuser. It sucks you in and justifies its price with its pomp, noise, sense of occasion and stomping pride. After all the cars have the same chassis and the same engine. The same basic V10 lurks in both, but in the Huracán with different cylinder heads and what must be a much emptier exhaust tract, it’s vastly noisier and more triumphant. Lamborghini's Huracan is the howling and fiery follow-up to Sant' Agata's best-selling model ever, the vicious, V10-powered Gallardo. I was in the R8 V10 RWD, the country roads were superb and while it wasn't a racetrack it was enough to get a hint of the capabilities of the RWD R8. Looking for tips on how to carry or travel with your family? The Audi takes a second to get into its stride, while in the Huracán there’s no hesitation, you’re already gone, strident V10 howling in your ears. seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, Even more fun than all-wheel-drive Huracan, Lack of second screen makes dash a bit crowded. We'll get to the prices in the next section, but let's talk about the more interesting numbers such as top speeds. The RWD has steel discs – 365mm with eight piston calipers up front and 356mm discs with four piston calipers in the rear. You’re more involved, have to manage the tendency to run wide. A central media screen would be good so your passenger can pick the music or follow the sat nav. Inside, this gives each car a very particular feel. Under Indonesian ownership at the time, they didn’t have the money to develop both car and engine. Next to it is the tuned gtr. What's been recalled and why. The 2017 Lamborghini Huracan offers a bold sweeping body mounted on a carbon fiber and aluminum chassis. With that know-how incorporated into the VW Group, Audi created the car Lamborghini had in mind in the first place: the 4.2-liter V-8 Audi R8, based on the very same chassis into which Lamborghini put its new V-10-the Gallardo’s. For 2018, the Coupe and Spyder versions got 533 hp and 398 lb-ft, while the performance-oriented V10 Plus put down 602 hp and 413 lb-ft--the exact same power figures as the Huracan LP610-4. JC: Holy shit, I just realized WSC said the Huracan is more attractive. The cabin is standard Huracan, with switchgear handed down from Audi and that brilliant red starter button cover that looks like it should have 'Bombs Away' written on it. Lamborghini takes the opposite approach: give them everything and charge them for it. Unsure of your car's maximum towing capacity? And yet, on pot holed course bitumen the ride is a lot more comfortable than you might think and having driven the Performance in traffic it's a much nicer place to sit than the claustrophobic cabin of a McLaren 570S. The Spyder might be heavier than the Coupe, but the rear-wheel-drive car feels that tiny bit more agile, with a lightning change of direction and a livelier rear-end. The Huracan, and R8, have obviously always been about that engine. The Type 4S is based on the Lamborghini Huracan and shares its platform and engine. Many enthusiasts are quick to point out the similarities between the Lamborghini Huracan and the Audi R8. The loss of front driveshafts will have freed up space, but these RWDs are clearly a dynamics exercise, not an excuse to extract further benefits. The same basic V10 lurks in both, but in the Huracan with different cylinder heads and what must be a much emptier exhaust tract, it’s vastly noisier and more triumphant. Request a test drive at your nearest dealership and take a closer look. Both have virtually the same engine and chassis and basically come ... the R8 is the better car. And that was the way of things: these were two-seat, mid-engined, 4WD (yes, always 4WD) supercars. Logos © 1996. No money from the licence fee was used to create this website. But in the Huracán Evo RWD the engine is just another part of the celebration of driving. The engines powering both the Huracan Evo Spyder and R8 Spyder is the same. For some time now, the Audi R8 has had an Italian cousin, the Lamborghini Huracan.Both cars are built on the same chassis, use the same engine and have very similar performance figures. In my country the R8 V10 Plus with the same options is priced like the H. Also the service pricing for the R8 is the same as for the H here. If, like me, you think turbos are 'cheating' (superchargers are fine), then you'll love the linear power delivery of the R8's naturally aspirated V10, and while I love front-engined sportscars, nothing beats a mid-engined car for the feeling of balance and lightness in the nose while having the sound of thousands of explosions going off just behind your back. Even if we compare the 610hp, newer Huracan Evo RWD to the pre-facelift 540hp R8 RWS, which is comfortably the most engaging R8 we’ve yet driven, the Lamborghini is the more involving steer. And the shaping of the intakes behind the door is just gorgeous. Change Car. And if you were worried about value for money, you’d just plump for an Audi R8 Spyder instead. Select configuration: LP580-2 RWD Coupe. The Huracan is supplied with a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Naturally the option list is long. As you might expect, there isn't an ANCAP safety rating and nor is there one for its blood relative, the R8. And there’s a lot to be said for that – supercars don’t make much sense, so you might as well have a daft, purple one. In our language, that means Automobili Lamborghini's 5.2-litre naturally-aspirated V10 (yes, like many parts, shared with the Audi R8) developing 426kW/540Nm. It’s also 40 percent stiffer than the outgoing car. The wheelbase is also identical. The Audi is more comforting. The Audi R8 V10 RWD and V10 Performance Quattro have their own personalities. Compare Audi R8 Coupe vs Lamborghini Huracan; Compare Audi R8 Coupe vs Lamborghini Huracan. There's not a lot else you can squeeze in, although you can probably slip slim items behind the front seat backs. Yet there’s a big difference in price. So we’re fans of the Huracan and how it’s able to bring some flair, some flamboyance to the relatively serious Audi R8. The RWD has gloss black elements instead. As the name suggests, the 580-2 is 30 metric horsepower down on the 610-4. Road and Track explain both sports cars are powered by … So that has a 3.8 liter twin turbo v6. The second-gen R8, was available with a V10 only and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. CarWale brings you comparison of Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracan. Both have very distinct personalities and I lived with them for two days – in the reality of road works and also ideal country roads. The engine even has its own window and you can see it in there with its face pressed up against the glass. Both have sophisticated traction systems, but the Audi’s is way too sensitive, a flashing orange light a near-constant companion unless you opt for the ESP’s Sport setting. Thursday, February 27, 2014 / Loading comments One particularly nice touch is the Huracan Spyder script engraved on the windscreen header rail. You will. You’d been forgotten to think that the Audi R8 is a Lamborghini Huracan GT3 in disguise, or vice versa. It also has substantially shorter gearing, pulling nearly 1,000rpm more at 70mph (which drives down economy 2mpg and drives up CO2 emissions 31g/km). By clicking the Submit button you acknowledge you have read and agree to abide by the CarsGuide Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. I've driven lots of nice cars and this thing was so much more raw than anything out there that I've driven. The R8, though, looks exactly how an Audi supercar should look – understated, tough and serious. And in a straight line it's a bullet in a barrel. Very nice stitching, obviously. The stereo is clearly Audi's MMI, which is a good thing, except that it's all crammed into the dash, going without a separate screen. We charge up and head to Britain’s most remote boozer in the Volkswagen ID.3. While the R8 V10 RWD feels the same to sit in with the same great view, it feels different to drive than its faster sibling, in a good way. The Lambo makes no excuses. But no, these two newcomers are the entry level versions of the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracán. I haven’t so far because unsticking foot-wide rear tyres just isn’t going to happen unless you massively provoke them. There’s no manual settings, but you don’t really need them. The R8 is a two-seater supercar and practicality isn't high on its 'to do' list with limited cabin storage in the form door pockets almost as small as my jeans pockets, two cupholders hiding under a trapdoor in the centre armrest, a hidey hole in front of the shifter containing a wireless charger and two USB ports and the glove box. How To, off-road tips and adventure travel destinations, Not just utes. 2019 Lamborghini Huracan. Less power, but more fun. I know the dealer will be trying to upsell you, and that some perverted sense of status means you may want to spend more, but don’t worry, you can still do that: the Lambo’s Viola Mel paint is £12,885. Time for a drive in *another* 911 restomod, The Talbot Sunbeam Lotus was the last gasp of the bygone era that gave way to Group B rallying. $203,674. The V10 engine has a cylinder-on-demand feature which can shut down five of the cylinders while cruising on a motorway, say at 110km/h. It's in my view the best value supercar on the market. the fact that the lambo costs 50K more (the same as a GTB /Tributo which have almost 100 more hp) and service is at twice the cost as the R8 tells you alot about the psychological profile of huracan buyers. Okay, those are some pricey chips, but for the sheer amount of performance and pantomime on offer here, most people will assume you’ve parted with at least a quarter of a million quid for the privilege. Lamborghini Huracan vs Audi R8 V10 plus, both with same engins and same power, torque, but dierent aerodynamics and diferent wights, wich one is better? However, the special tuning in the Lambo along with the exhausts and intakes makes all the difference. The 2018 Audi R8, on the other hand, offers a blockier look that is perhaps less stylized and perhaps a little ungainly which may not appeal to those who prefer a more aesthetically pleasing style. Audi holds excellent track days – I've done them and you'll not only get to drive the R8 as fast as you can, the instructors will help you improve your advanced driving skills, too. Usually, because these are supercars, the manufacturers would find some tenuous justification for charging more (money) for less (driven wheels). One side note about the -4's understeer: it simply isn't a big deal. Our test car came in at £217,517, the Audi £117,740. The Huracán made its worldwide debut at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show, and was released in the market in the second quarter of 2014. same car. Whatever advances have been made, they’ve worked for Lamborghini. Same engine. The 2018 Audi R8 may not look as exotic as the Lamborghini Huracan, but it is dynamic and fast in every aspect. Room for people, well you and a friend, is excellent. Well, that’s got to be Lamborghini. Tuning the ECU was naturally our first step to making these exotics even more of a pleasure to drive. I've been lucky enough to have done this in the past, but for this update of the R8 the Australian launch was held on public roads and included a convoy of RS models such as the RS 6 Avant, RS 7, RS Q3 and TT RS. There’s even a bit of storage behind. Or perhaps it was Audi when it was concocting the current R8 Spyder, which shares much of the Huracán’s foundations. But this is where the similarities end. I'm 191cm (6'3") tall with a 2.0m wingspan and found the footwell deep and spacious, while head and shoulder room is also good. The V10 RWD in coupe form can reach 324km/h and the Spyder can hit 322km/h while the V10 Performance Coupe and Spyder are both a smidge quicker at 330km/h. Our automotive experts are here to help, If you're wondering, we've probably got the answer. The Gallardo (the Huracán’s predecessor) landed in 2003, followed by the first gen R8 in 2006. Its 0 to 62 mph (100 kph) time was pretty close to the factory figures, but we can't say the same about the R8. The base R8 gets a power boost from 532 hp to 562 hp, while the V10 Plus was renamed V10 Performance Quattro and the engine saw a power increase by 10 hp (7 kW), now up to 612 hp. The top of the windscreen is further ahead, enhancing the feeling of space ahead of you. Lamborghini has never had much success trying to integrate Audi’s infotainment systems, to the point that for this facelifted Evo version, it’s actually added a new screen on the centre console. We couldn't process your request, please try again. If you're prepared to drop well north of $400,000 on a car, what's a few more thousand, I guess. But the R8 V10 Plus is actually more powerful, making 610 hp from the very same 5.2 liter V10. Now the updated R8 has arrived, looking fiercer than ever, but remaining one of the smartest supercar buys on the market. Keep in mind if you are planning on track days, you'll find the ceramic discs costly to replace, and beside the stopping power of the steel ones is excellent. Let's talk features. Lamborghini Huracan vs Audi R8 reviewed. Either way the R8 is a true supercar, but one that doesn't have to be driven gingerly as though something may break off. A Ferrari 488 Pista is pushing $600K, but the McLaren 570S is closer in price at $395,000 – although I find the R8 much less stressful and completely different to drive – read about that below. Traction? But being non-linear made them unpredictable. Then, the R8 got upgraded to a tweaked V-10 by 2008. Wondering how much air to put in your tyres? 122 posts. And while you might be thinking 4WD is safer, supercars are better with a frisson of edge and snap. Funnily enough, the boss of Audi Sport at the time was Stefan Winkelmann, who two years earlier had moved there from… Lamborghini. Nobody accuses the Ferrari California of the same vice, and yet it, too, understeers mildly in standard spec (as opposed to HS) - it's deliberate, safer and user-friendly. It's a necessary compromise but a shame as well. You could honestly use the R8 daily. Those are all go-straight-to-jail speeds in Australia, so if you're tempted to fact check my numbers then do it on a racetrack. Note on speccing. The R8 makes more sense of course, but then it doesn’t have the habitability or visibility of a Porsche 911 Turbo or the versatility of anything with a boot in the back (AMG GT etc). Its sound is symphonic and pulling the gearshift instantly changes the note. It’s comfortably the more explosive of the pair. not that there is anything wrong with that. The Lambo is better calibrated – not just with the traction, but the modes. Both are astonishingly fast, but the lighter, more powerful Lamborghini wins the power to weight battle (399bhp/tonne vs 334). Same engine, same gearbox, same chassis. Shifting gears in all R8s is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Audi’s rep may be built on quattro and safety, but there’s clearly a lurking appetite for something wilder. It’s always up for it, egging you on, the leader of the gang. It’s so satisfying to have that accuracy of response between pedal and motor, and a powerband that actually develops and does more than just slam the torque home as soon as it can and attempt to sustain it to the redline. ... With the same spaceframe chassis and the same … Road and Track explain both sports cars are powered by 5.2-liter, naturally-aspirated V10 that gets 602 horsepower. You’re traveling a little slower, but have to think more, turn up and take part. In a turbo era, this V10 is divine. Like sister car Lamborghini Huracan with which it shares platform (if not exactly the same chassis as the Audi’s wheelbase is 30 mm longer), the aluminum spaceframe chassis is now reinforced by a carbon-fiber transmission tunnel and rear bulkhead. It was based on the Lamborghini Huracan, sharing the same Engine, Gearbox, Chassis, and components. The rear section of the Spyder is quite different, with a huge composite clamshell that lifts out of the way to allow the roof to stow itself. The Lamborghini Huracán Evo shares the same 5.2-litre V10, the transmission and the chassis (like Audi it's part of the Volkswagen family) and starts at $460K. While it is an acquired taste, I'm a big fan of the Huracan's over-the-top-and-keep-going design, and the Spyder is an impressive conversion of the coupe. Such joy and abandon it gets under your skin travel destinations, not just the! Question of which is better calibrated – not just with the exhausts and intakes makes all the cars from... 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