CRed05 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/24/mercury-cougar-transformed-into-convincing-audi-r8/ Mercury Cougar transformed into convincing Audi R8 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/cougar8_450.jpg The seventh-generation of the Mercury Cougar broke with tradition, switching from Detroit's classic front-engine, rear-wheel drive architecture to the more common front-engine, front-wheel drive design. Its styling was also considered pretty radical for the times, with swoopy curves replacing its predecessor's formal roof lines. We'd wager that the last Cougar's designers would never have believed that their humble compact would someday be the basis for an Audi R8 replica. We've examined the various shapes of the ReplicaAudiR8, as its designer refers to it - we prefer CougaR8 ourselves - and we've concluded it's not too shabby in the least. Take a look at our galleries below to judge for yourselves. Note our comparison shots of the CougaR8 and Audi's version in profile, front, rear and in three-quarter view (again, front and rear), which we've also pasted after the break all together. As we see it, the rear-view is the least successful in mimicking its four-ringed inspiration. Of course, even if the styling of the replicar is decent, there's just no disguising that Cougar interior, despite the addition of a lone R8 badge on the steering wheel and the fact that these two cars share similar dash shapes. Even the interior, however, pales in comparison to the lack of power from Ford's 2.5L Duratec V6 engine, which at 170 horsepower is down by more than half to the Audi's burbling V8. Lastly, while the brakes and suspension components are fine for an entry-level coupe, they aren't quite up to snuff for a real-deal R8. In any case. Nevertheless, those who are more concerned with appearances than performance can get their own CougaR8 for about $50K - less than half what it would run to drive home in the real thing. Thanks for the tip, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 That's the coolest 02 Cougar I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psi nrg Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 for 50k I would have bought a used b7 s4 or rs4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 for 50k I would have bought a used b7 s4 or rs4 Definitely RS4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psi nrg Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 For sure! I was just going by the price I havent seen too many rs4s for under 50k but I would definately take that over the s4 any day of the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 For sure! I was just going by the price I havent seen too many rs4s for under 50k but I would definately take that over the s4 any day of the week There are 4 on ebay right now with a buy it now under 50K. With the RS4 you even get the REAL R8 motor, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psi nrg Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Wow thats suprising! All the ones Ive seen on audizine are going for mid to high 50's cheapest one I saw was 53k and it had 22k miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Great...and up-to-date version of a Testarossa body kit on a Fiero. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Great...and up-to-date version of a Testarossa body kit on a Fiero. Zing, burn, +rep, agreed, +1, right on, You get the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I shall be on a personal mission the rest of my life to set on fire any of those that I ever seen. Disgraceful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I don't get it the point of the replicas. Maybe if it’s a 1/8 scale version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I don't get it the point of the replicas. Maybe if it’s a 1/8 scale version. Agreed. Except, of course, the Shelby Cobra and Daytona Coupe replicas... and only if done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Agreed. Except, of course, the Shelby Cobra and Daytona Coupe replicas... and only if done right. So very, very overdone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 So, someone spent $50k to get a FWD R8 lookalike with less than 200hp and the handling of a turd? Wow... just.. wow.. That car's a road hazard... If I ever saw it, I think I'd laugh so hard I'd drive off the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 So, someone spent $50k to get a FWD R8 lookalike with less than 200hp and the handling of a turd? That's exactly what I was thinking. More power to them I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 haha thats great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Why?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 So, someone spent $50k to get a FWD R8 lookalike with less than 200hp and the handling of a turd? Wow... just.. wow.. That car's a road hazard... If I ever saw it, I think I'd laugh so hard I'd drive off the road. Actually, the stock Cougar has excellent handling in it's class and compared to many fwd coupes. They also have a 50/50 weight distribution. Though, that may be the 4 cyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Not bad but it just doesn't look quite right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Actually, the stock Cougar has excellent handling in it's class and compared to many fwd coupes. They also have a 50/50 weight distribution. Though, that may be the 4 cyl. It's class being retarded shitbox ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 It's class being retarded shitbox ? pwnd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 It's class being retarded shitbox ? To be serious though, it's class is a compact, inexpensive, FWD econobox. Being tallest of the midgets still means you're a midget; even if you change your clothes. No matter how good the handling is, it's nowhere near what the R8 is. As it is, there's a few FWD cars I'd rather have in a race: Neon Mini Integra (RSX) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Agreed. Except, of course, the Shelby Cobra and Daytona Coupe replicas... and only if done right. Fk buying a replica, Shelby MAKES the Cobra still. Fiberglass or aluminum, IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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