R8 faster than 4S and AMV8, better braking and handling:
 

<ul><li><a href="http://www.r8talk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=917">See here the figures! So nice!</a></li></ul>

which test is that info from? C&D did a similar test with the R8, 997TT and Vantage
 

The R8 was faster around Willow Springs than the Porsche, and they loved the way it handled. The R8 was chosen as #1.

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