Audi R8 V10: Simply devastating Like a true hurricane, this is how it will behave the new version of Audi's supercar, the R8 V10. The brand with the four rings will market from the second quarter 2009 a powerful new model variant of the range that best symbolizes the dynamism, exclusivity and luxury sports. With a propeller of 5.2 liters and ten cylinders in V, the new R8 will generate an output of 525 hp and 530 Nm of torque to help you achieve a top speed of 316 km / h with acceleration from 0 to 100 in 3, 9 seconds and 200 in 8.1 seconds.

The block structure V10 gasoline direct injection in the sports series is virtually identical to that of motor racing R8 GT3 version, made before and that from next year will measure its potential in various international championships. Thanks to the experience of Audi shares-and successive victories in races like Le-Mans, mechanical and dynamic potential of this car is placed at the forefront of current production supercars.

Its displacement 5204 cc, developing 530 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, and offers its maximum power at 8,000 rpm scheme (your limit is 8700). This naturally aspirated engine combines precision technology as the dry sump lubrication with FSI direct injection. The chosen design, 10 cylinders in V, find the best balance between high performance, a powerful display of power and weight content. Its specific power is more than 100 hp per liter engine capacity, and each move corresponds CV just 3 kilos in weight, as the Audi R8 V10 variant with six-speed manual gearbox weighs just 1620 kilograms. Of that weight, 258 kilograms are for the engine, which is just 31 kg more than the V8 version. Meanwhile, the R8 V10 R tronic with change conforms with an average consumption of 13.7 l/100 km.

His forceful and immediate response, along with the amazing ability manages to push that are the feelings that define a car more spectacular sound which will also be part and parcel of its essence.
As regards the other hand, is endowed with a box number six relations manual supplemented by wheel drive quattro system, whereas in option will be offered the R tronic sequential gearbox with levers behind the wheel, a high-tech device enables gear changes in less than a tenth of a second.
The suspensions, based on double transverse arms made of aluminum-a competing standard-setting, are optimized to achieve a neutral behavior and their settings are designed to maximize performance. Plus, with suspension system Audi magnetic ride, the car adjusts the suspension characteristics to the profile of the road and driving style settings in milliseconds. This is accomplished through a magnetic microparticles are suspended in the oil shocks and modifying the flow passing through the valves when applying a certain voltage.

The 19-inch wheels, equipped with monitoring system tire pressure, are part of the standard equipment, and design, with ten branches in the form of Y, is unique to the R8 V10. The tire size is 235/35 in the front axle and 295/30 at the rear.
The price in Spain for the Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro will be 157,900 euros (166,000 euros for R tronic version).

Spotlight: specific design details

There are slight differences to distinguish visually the new version of the above. The 'sideblades' in the body of the V10 are more pronounced than in the V8 version, while the side skirts are wider and prominent. Moreover, the air vents on the sides of the rear window is finished in brushed aluminum and the exhaust ends in two large oval outlets.
Its rear spoiler automatically emerge to 100 km / h and underbody, full fairings and ending in a sharp upward curved diffuser, are responsible for keeping the car glued to the tarmac thanks to the lift force when the car rolls at high speed.

Integral with LED Lighting
A distinctive feature of the R8 V10 are the light clusters with LED technology as standard. Audi is the first manufacturer in the world to use LEDs for daytime running lights, light road crossing, turn signals and signs. Each headlight consists of 54 units from these sources, which emit light very similar to daylight, which is less tiring driving vision at night. Other advantages of LED headlights are its bright lighting, low energy consumption and almost unlimited duration.

Optional ceramic brakes
The R8 V10 mounted a powerful brake system with eight-piston calipers in front and four rear axle and 380 mm ventilated discs front and 356 mm rear. Alternatively, the R8 5.2 FSI offers a system of carbon-ceramic brakes. This sophisticated equipment, more durable and lightweight-weighs 9 kg less, better supports the requirement for a sportier driving, including use in extreme competition, since there is no rust or "tired" and have a length of 300,000 km.