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Originally Posted by stevebgt1
I would love an R8 , but cannot justify a V10 Engine giving 20mpg for my daily drive. The i8 looks as good, almost as quick, but costs bugger all to run. Best of all worlds for me. I think you will miss the torque and sound and overall thrill of the R8, but you wont be too disappointed. Enjoy and give us your thoughts .......
Steve
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The R8 v10 will firstly not give you anywhere near 20mph for the daily drive. And the acceleration of the i8 is not even close to the v10. The op probably has the r8 v8 which is much more similar to the i8 from an acceleration standpoint. And no, r8 owners (whether v8 or v10) will not "miss the torque" compared to the i8. The i8 has a ton of torque, but no top end power.