Audi R8: Two Versions of the Aluminum Racer

The powerful 10 cylinder engine in the Audi R8 will be available from summer 2015 in two versions: the normal 5.2 FSI engine with 540 hp and with the same engine in the 610 hp version. The stronger Plus model drives the aluminum Racer up to 330 km / h top speed. This is just the one to the powerful engine, making this the most powerful production Audi R8 for all time, and partly because the (now 1454 kg) slimmed down by around 50 kilos of the new dry weight. What else is available next to the laser spot for the main beam all of extras, we explain here.

The mid-engine competitors from Ingolstadt, Audi R8, goes into the second round. Propulsion for the Alu-Racer evolved V10 from the previous model, ensuring - in two power levels of 540 and 610 hp. The 5.2-liter vacuum cleaner with dry sump lubrication brings either 540 or 560 Nm of maximum torque to the crankshaft. Switching takes in both vehicles, the seven-speed S-tronic with sailing function. Also new are the start-stop system and cylinder deactivation, which can take one of the two cylinder banks completely out of the race.

This also ensures a reduction in consumption. For the weaker performance level of the manufacturers are at 11.8 liters. The stronger Sports Bayer will need 12.4 liters. For this, you should also have his foot on the accelerator, however neatly under control. The 540 hp engine speeds the cars in 3.5 seconds from 0 to 100 and makes him quickly up to 323 km / h. The 610 hp version makes it to 330 km / h takes for the standard sprint only 3.2 seconds.

If you want, the more powerful V10 can still spendieren a sports exhaust system with switchable exhaust flap for even more muscular sound against a lush charge. For light make the R8 standard LED lights, which can be supplemented with a hefty surcharge laser spot for the main beam but. The prices of the car with variable quattro drive start at € 165,000 for the R8 V10 and 187,400 euros for the top version R8 V10 plus. In the summer of 2015, the fleet Ingolstadt rolled to the dealers.

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Audi R8: Two Versions of the Aluminum Racer 2015-02-28T15:02:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Bolets