Against the background of the German "arms race" between BMW and Mercedes, the brainchild of the Audi concern undeservedly fade into the background. In our article, we'll talk about the devilishly powerful, damn beautiful and simply divine Audi R8 V10. This instance deserves the closest attention to itself. This is a real work of modern automotive art at its best.
You will never see an Audi R8 V10 standing in a traffic jam or parked in the courtyard of your apartment building. This is the case when a car is not a means of everyday movement, but luxury in its purest form.
Models with V8 engine
This car was first demonstrated in 2006. It turned out to be just a bomb for that exhibition. Audi P8 became the number one star at the show, buyers pre-ordered, and a year later they received their cars! The first generation had a V-shaped eight under the hood, which produced 420 horsepower. The manufacturer limited the software to a maximum speed of 300 km / h.
4 years after the release of the first cars, Audi has expanded the range of R8 engines with a 14-liter engine. from. more than the 2006 version (428 hp). The car revived sales, which were slightly declining by this time.
Modification V10
The Audi R8 V10 version was equipped with a powerful 5.2-liter engine. Motor - atmospheric, power - 525 "horses". The engine was paired with a six-speed manual or a branded automatic machine Audi R Tronic. The drive of the car is full, the body is aluminum, lightweight.
The interior of the Audi R8 V10 is very stylish and beautiful. There are stylish inserts made of smooth aluminum and carbon fiber. In the basic configuration of the car, a good audio system (Bang & Olufsen and as many as 12 speakers in the cabin) is implied. Also in the "base" R8 is on 18-inch wheels and low-profile tires 235/40 (front axle) and 285/35 (rear axle).
Audi V10 Spyder
This is a variation of the roadster model. It was launched on the market in 2009. The main difference between the roadster and models in typical bodies is the lack of a special panel on the side of the car (it differs in color from the car body).
The characteristics of the Audi R8 V10 Spyder are similar to cars with the same engine, and the differences are only in the body.
R8 gt
It was shown in 2010. This is a limited edition - in total 333 such vehicles were produced. All of them settled in private collections of connoisseurs of these sports cars. There were several differences between this series and the standard Audi R8 V10. So, the GT was lighter on a centner, but its power at the same time increased to 552 liters. from. Overclocking data also turned out to be improved, as can be understood from the above.
Of the external differences, you can highlight the rear spoiler, as well as special red lining on the brake calipers. In addition, the manufacturer changed the bumpers.
R8 e-tron
This is the electric version of the legendary supercar. Only 12 such cars were produced. The electric drive has a rear drive, the power is equivalent to 380 liters. sec., acceleration to the first hundred in just 4 seconds.
It should be said that thanks to the heavy battery located at the bottom of the car, it was possible to lower the center of gravity of the car, which makes the electric version more stable in cornering, in comparison with gasoline counterparts.
The body of the R8 e-tron is completely carbon fiber. Even the shock absorber springs are made of special reinforced carbon fiber. Electric R8 is about 1 million rubles more expensive than its gasoline counterpart. Exclusivity and high technology are not cheap!
There is an updated version of the R8 e-tron, it is also not mass-produced, the manufacturer is ready to assemble it for a specific order. It is worth saying that orders for such machines periodically arise.
Audi R8 V10 Plus
The new Audi P8 has become more beautiful, more powerful, angrier and faster. This is if very briefly and to the point. The model is available with engines that develop power ranging from 540 to 610 liters. from. The numbers are more than impressive. Audi R8 Coupe V10 Plus belongs to the class S in a special category for classifying the classifications of such cars.
Rws
This is a limited edition rear-wheel drive R8. In total, 999 such copies of the car were produced. A V10 5.2 motor is installed on the RWS; its power equals a solid 540 โhorsesโ. This car takes pride of place in many private collections of lovers of good cars.
Second generation Spyder and e-tron
The models, which will be discussed later, were shown in 2016. R8 Spyder has a hinged top, equipped with a V10 engine (540 โhorsesโ) and a forced V10 engine (610 hp). If the car has a second engine, the model is additionally marked with the inscription Plus on the back of the body.
The new electric car Audi R8 e-tron has a range of almost 450 km (with measured driving). Power - 456 liters. from. Going cars only on order. This version has not received much recognition. Itโs very strange to take a sports car and drive it slowly, but a very fast ride will quickly drain the battery. Vicious circle.
Model recognition
The fact that the model is legendary says a lot. The fact that the Audi P8 is perfectly bought not only for driving, but also for personal collections, is the best proof of this. Random sports cars, which from time to time replenish the automotive markets of the world, do not become the pride of the collections. After all, car connoisseurs are very picky in their exhibits and there are no casual ones, but there are 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus. Or some other year or another performance, but there is always. A company from Germany managed to prove not only to the main players in the German automotive market, but also to the whole world that the guys from Ingolstadt also know how to make legendary cars and do not write them off.
It is also worth noting the presence of the model in various game simulators. Only the best of the best fall here too. By the way, the Audi R8 V10 Spyder in Real Racing 3 is one of the most popular models. All world auto experts have long recognized that cyber success is real success. Audi Erka is successful on all fronts. Everyone would like to imagine one, but this is a very expensive toy that is available only to the elite.