Tag: Audi R8 Spyder

  • Audi R8 Spyder V10 is one step closer to your garage

    Audi R8 Spyder V10 front view

    Audi is taking first pre-orders for the R8 Spyder V10

    Audi R8 Spyder V10 made its debut at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March. Now it is time for the first wanna-be owners to make probably the most important step in their lives and purchase the model. The car is exceptional.

    It is driven by the 5.2 FSI engine, which produces 540 hp (397 kW) and delivers 540 Newton meters (398.3 lb-ft) of torque, thus accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.6 seconds. The top speed is of 318 km/h (197.6 mph). And the benefit of the open-top experience the car offers is that the driver can enjoy the sound of the engine, when driving with the soft top folded back.

    SEE ALSO: Audi R8 Spyder: The Star at the New York Auto Show

    Another advantage of the R8 V10 Spyder is that it is based on the new Audi Space Frame in combination with the aluminum components and structurally-integrated carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic. This is important because it accounts for better performance and improved torsional rigidity by 50 percent. In addition, the new lightweight construction results in a curb weight of the supercar of just 1,720 kilograms (3,792.0 lb), whilst its dry weight comes in mere 1,612 kilograms (3,553.9 lb). Thanks to this, the car actually uses ten percent less fuel!

    Audi R8 Spyder V10 side view

    Speaking of the engine, we forgot to mention that it is connected to the seven-speed S tronic transmission, which transfers power to the newly developed quattro drive system. Depending on the driving situation, the entire power can be directed to either the front or rear wheels.

    Of course, all functions are driver-oriented, allowing the driver to keep their hands firmly on the steering wheel and eyes focused on the road. If one asks about the important information, it is displayed on a 12.3-inch fully digital Audi virtual screen, showing everything in cool 3D graphics. In fact, the R8 Spyder is also smart-phone connected, being the first model to feature the Audi smartphone interface.

    LEDs with newly developed laser technology are lightning up the way, especially for those who really want to get their booties inside the R8 V10 Spyder. The pre-sales of the hand-built (almost) Audi R8 Spyder V10 begin today in Europe with a starting price of €179,000.

    Source: Audi

  • Audi R8 Spyder: The Star at the New York Auto Show

    2016 Audi R8 SpyderElating open-air driving, combined with aggressive drivetrain power: this is indeed the essence of the new Audi R8 Spyder, brand’s purest and advanced vehicle, especially created to be the star at the New York Auto Show. With its naturally-aspired V10 engine and refined drivetrain components, this sweetie has a lot to demonstrate. So, let’s check it out!

    Construction and drivability features

    The new R8 Spyder offers lightweight body and improved body architecture that contributes to the overall performance and agility. Also, the aluminum and carbon-fiber elements further improve vehicle’s stability and dynamics. In fact, the aluminum components make up almost 80% of the body weight, while the special construction ensures stability and comfort.

    Drivetrain system

    2016 Audi R8 Spyder

    The powerful mid-mounted engine with dual injection system is indeed a 5.2-liter machine with dynamic throttle response and distinctive sound that would impress event the Audi skeptics out there. This beast produces a total of 540hp (397kW) and 540Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. But what does all of this mean? It means that the vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in mere 3.6 seconds and chases a top speed of 354km/h (197mph).

    In terms of fuel efficiency, the drivetrain system is capable of returning up to 24.1mpg and 277g of CO2 per kilometer.

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    Additional systems that worth mentioning are the seven-speed S tronic geabox that offers incredibly fast gear shifts, Audi Drive Select System with four modes for even better road domination.

    Additional equipment

    2016 Audi R8 Spyder

    Customers will be pleased to know that this vehicle offers sporty and comfortable seats with highly contoured seat shape, extended list of interior gadgets, optional equipment that adds front spoiler, diffuser and sidebars in carbon.

    Source: Audi

  • 2014 Audi R8 Spyder V10 Goes Officially On Sale

    2014 Audi R8 Spyder V10 offers unprecedented performance and has outstanding design which makes it stand at the pinnacle of Audi performance vehicles. The new R8 Spyder is in fact more dynamic and powerful than ever and is now officially on sale.

    The optimizations included in this car are numerous. For example here is featured a new seven-speed S tronic transmission which contributes for the 0-60 km/h sprint to be reduced with 0.3 seconds. In addition, this transmission also substantially enhances the comfort through smoother gear shifts and greater efficiency.

    Another instance is the new full-LED headlamp design, which gives the R8 distinctive appearance. But to go further into details, the engine which propels this Audi can generate 550 horsepower (404 kW) and 540 Nm (398 lb.-ft.) of torque.

    This means that the car effortlessly cover the acceleration time sprint form standstill to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds on its way to the top speed of 196 mph. In addition, the overall weight of the R8 Spyder is circa 130 lbs less than the R8 V10. The reason for this are the new ceramic brakes, carbon fiber side blades, front splitter, rear diffuser, and spoiler; a smaller fuel tank; manual Alcantara® seats and reduced sound insulation in the engine bay.

    In terms of interior, the model is adorned with beautiful diamond-stitch leather seats. As an option, an additional enhancement of the interior can be chosen and we are speaking here about the flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel.

    And al last, if you are a fan of the Iron Man Movies, you will be happy to see the Audi R8 in the part three of the series. Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., will once again be back in the R8 as his car of choice.

    2014 Audi   R8 Pricing R8 V8 R8 V10 R8 V10 Plus
    Coupe Manual $114,900 Manual $151,200 Manual $170,545
    S tronic $124,000 S tronic $160,300 S tronic $179,645
    Spyder Manual $128,400 Manual $164,700 NA
    S tronic $137,500 S tronic $173,800

    Source: Audi

  • Project Speed Walker: SR Auto Audi R8 Spyder

    SR-Auto-Audi-R8-Spyder-THUMBProject Speed Walker is the name of the latest project of the tuners from SR Auto. This time they have put their attention on the emblematic Audi R8 Spyder model, which includes a massive V10 heart.

    This means only one thing: unique performance, which is due to the 5.2 litre engine. The unit delivers 525 hp (386 kW) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft) of torque. On the road these numbers mean that the Audi will accelerate from stand still to a 100km/h in only 4.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 194mph.

    What is very interesting here is that the car is tied together with the help of carbon fiber and shades of black. For this project, they have worked with people from PUR Wheels, Hofele, PPI, MA Carbon, Miltek, APR, and Carbonio.

    The wheels were of course responsibility of PUR Wheels. They have supplied the Audi with their PUR 4OUR Monoblock model in Modern Gloss Black color and in sizes 20×9+38 (for the front) and 20×12+46 (for the rear).

    For the exterior on the other hand took care Hofele. Thanks to the company the Audi now has new Carbon Fiber Front Spoiler. The interior is predominated by carbon fiber as well. It includes PPI Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel, MA Carbon Fiber Rear Center Console, MA Carbon Fiber Gear Shift Circle.

    At last but not leas, some performance upgrades have been done and they feature the following: Carbonio Carbon Fiber Intake System, Miltek Exhaust System, APR ECM Upgrade.

    Source: SR Auto

  • Audi R8 Spyder GT by Wheelsandmore

    Wheelsandmore-Audi-R8-Spyder-GT-thumbThere are only 333 Audi R8 Spyder models in the world. Now the German guys at Wheelsandmore have gotten their hands on not one, but three of them. They have a special program for them that focuses mainly on weight reduction and enhancing power. It’s the Wheelsandmore Audi R8 Spyder GT

    Yes, it’s the standard treatment for the engine – an ECU tweak and carbon-framed sport’s filters make sure you get 620 hp and 590 Nm of torque from the R8‘s V8 mid-mounted power plant. A KW-Automotive suspension pack on the other hand, ensure you make good use of that power and still be able to hoover over the speed humps (thanks to a level-control-system that can lift the nose of the R8 with up to 40mm.)

    The weight has been kept down partly because of the hand-crafted exhaust system, which is 40 percent lighter than the conventional one and partly because of the lightweight 6Sportz2 wheels that measure up to 11,0×20 and carry a tire size of 295/25/20.

    For your money, you also get a dyno test certificate as an assurance and a remote-controlled valve flaps for the exhaust so that the Wheelsandmore Audi R8 Spyder GT is as sonorous as possible.

    Wheelsandmore Audi R8 Spyder GT
    Wheelsandmore Audi R8 Spyder GT

    Source: Wheelsandmore

  • Audi dominates ”Best cars of 2012″ Poll

    2012-Audi-A1-thumbAudi has proved itself very popular within the German community which is rather unsurprising. This year, the German-based magazine ”Motor und sport” surveyed a six-digit number of people to determine the “Best Cars of 2012”. The thing is that many people that took part in the research were from other countries as well – The “Motor und sport” magazine has a fan base in more than 13 European countries, Brazil and China. These are all vague numbers and speculations but the fact remains that Audi is one of the most referred to car makes on the market today.

    Gaining 37.9 percent of the participating votes, the Audi A1 is crowned victorious in the battle for the best small car segment. The A4/5 on the other hand, won the best mid-size car title with 24.9 percent of the votes cast.

    Audi A1 (2012)
    Audi A1 (2012)

    Runner ups include the Audi A8 which got the second place in the luxury class and so did the A6/7 in the upper mid-size category. The R8 Spyder was left behind the winning SLS AMG Roadster in the convertible segment. Audis were seen on third places as well: the R8 in the sports car segment and the Audi A3 also came in third among all midsize models.

    Source: Audi

  • Audi R8 V10 Spyder Chrome

    Audi has unveiled a special edition R8 V10 Spyder, which will be auctioned at at this year’s White Tie and Tiara Ball. The car features stunning mirror-like chromed finish and brutal V10 engine.

    “Sir Elton John’s fundraising ball really is a golden ticket event that is as glamorous as it is hugely effective in fundraising terms,” commented Jeremy Hicks, Director of Audi UK.

    “We are delighted, and enormously proud, to support it for a ninth year with the donation of what is arguably our most fittingly glamorous model,” he added.

    Audi R8 V10 Spyder is powered by a 5.2 liter V10 with 525HP (386 kW) and 530N/m (393 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.1 seconds and the top speed is 312 km/h (194 mph). The car features a fully-automatic lightweight fabric roof, Quattro all-wheel drive and manual gearbox. The base price is £117 710 OTR.

    The White Tie & Tiara Ball, now in its 13th year, is the EJAF’s foremost fundraising event, and has been supported by Audi with special auction lots for the past eight years

    Audi R8 V10 Spyder Chrome
    Audi R8 V10 Spyder Chrome

    Source: Audi

  • Audi A8, R8 4.2 Spyder, TT and TT Roadster priced for US

    2011 Audi A8 and R8 4.2 Spyder are now available to order in the US.

    The limousine (A8) is priced at $78 050 and the long version (A8L) starts at $84 000. The standard equipment of both is extremely rich. Both feature 4.2 liter V8 with 377PS (277kW), quattro AWD system, 19” alloys and Nappa leather interior. GPS NAV system and MMI touch with handwriting recognition are also available.

    The small sports convertible car (R8 4.2 Spyder) starts at $127 700. (more…)

  • Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI Quattro hits the UK

    The Ingolstadt-based premium automaker Audi has added a new generation 4.2-litre V8 FSI petrol engine to its exclusive open-air supercar 2010 Audi R8 Spyder. (more…)

  • ABT Sportsline presents tuned Audi R8 Spyder at Geneva 2010

    At Geneva Motor Show, ABT Sportsline has unleashed officially its remarkably sleek open-top supercar ABT R8 Spyder. (more…)

  • Audi R8 V10 Spyder makes UK Debut

    Audi R8 V10 Spyder makes its UK Debut at the West London Audi today. It will be available to order next month. Deliveries will start in the first quarter of 2010. The price is £109,580 with manual gearbox and the R tronic is priced at £114,670. (more…)