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# Russians Leak Concept Car Video
2009 Audi R8 V12

By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-01-10 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-r8-v12
References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/detroit-2008-audi-r8-v12-tdi-video-leaked/)

Car makers can be very paranoid about pre-show photos of cars getting leaked by auto spies, let alone video leaks.

It seems that the [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-avant) R8 folks aren't doing a good job keeping their car under wraps. In addition to leaked photos, there is video that has been placed on a Russian website. The Audi R8 V12 isn't scheduled for production until 2009, but here it is.

**Implications** - The featured video shows you an up-close and personal look at the [magnificent supercar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valiant). The Audi R8 is set to have 500 horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque. Going from zero to 60 takes approximately 4.2 seconds and you will be able to reach a top speed of 300 km/h.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Video Leaks:** Opportunity for car makers to embrace video leaks as a marketing strategy.
- **Supercars:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to innovate and create more powerful and fast supercars.
- **Online Car Communities:** Opportunity for the development and growth of online platforms where car enthusiasts can share leaked car content.

### Where This Applies

- **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive companies to capitalize on the hype surrounding leaked car videos.
- **Media and Entertainment:** Opportunity for media and entertainment companies to use leaked car videos as content for online platforms and streaming services.
- **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop advanced encryption and security systems to prevent leaks in the automotive industry.

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