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Twin-Turbo Audi R8 RWS Has Rolling Anti-Lag, Works On Cruise Control

Anybody who's done a bit of roll racing in a turbocharged car is well aware of the fact that, to get over the dreaded lag, one must brake boost the machine at work. However, keeping the rpms in the optimal range (in gear) and adjusting the speed with the brake is not that easy, while it also places quite a strain on the car. Besides, the brakes will override the gas in modern cars, while dual-clutch trannies really hate these stunts.  Well, with modern anti-lag systems (ALS), which also cover the roll, you can have the fresh tech do the work. And the twin-turbo Audi R8 RWS we have here is a brilliant example of this.
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Photo: Sheepey Race/Instagram
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We taked about this Ingolstadt toy last week, since we're dealing with the world's only twin-turbo R8 Rear-Wheel Series, which just happens to be the four-ringed brand's first rear-paw machine since it entered VW's control in the 1960s.

Only 999 units of the RWD R8 are being built, while North America was blessed with just 320 cars.

So this one has a pair of turbos strapped to its V10. Cool, but what does that rolling ALS do?

Well, Sheepy Race, the developer behind the build, explained in social media language on Instagram: "Cruise control lever. Push foward, floor it, when ready to go pull cruise control lever back towards you and BOOM!"

So this is how you keep the turbos spooled to make sure your opponent doesn't get a fake jump owed to your engine looking for psi.

The aftermarket developer was also asked about the muscle number of the forced induction 5.2-liter V10 and it explained the unit makes 850 RWHP in the current setup, which makes for a nicely rounded 1,000 ponies at the crank.

The said output only seems extreme to those who aren't familiar to the ways of the contemporary aftermarket realm, but it's not like I'm complaining here.

In fact, you can check out this TT R8 RWS heading towards the horizon in the brief clip below, with the soundtrack of the boosted motor being surprisingly pleasant.

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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