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Originally Posted by Ezio
The v8 is there so people can buy a cheaper r8. Pure and simple.
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The V8 came first, I forget if it was two full model years before the V10 came.
It would have been a hurtful move to DROP the V8 when the V10 was introduced.
This concept can apply to anything, drop the 128 since they offer the 135, or the Cayman vs the Cayman S.
The R8 V8 and V10 are a good business plan and I am sure the sale reflect it with a likely mix of 60-80% or more on the V8.
I think people buy an R8 often for the exotic looks/attention which the V8 gets them while V10 has no visual distinction.