Tag: R8 GT

  • Audi R8 GT US priced – $196 800

    Audi priced the new 2012 R8 GT at $196 800 for the US. The limited edition R8 will be created in just 333 units and 90 of them will be delivered in the United States.

    2012 Audi R8 GT is powered by Lamborghini’s 5.2 liter V10 FSI engine with 560PS, which is 35PS more than the original version. 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 320km/h (199 mph). R8 GT also features more carbon fiber body parts, so it is 180 pounds lighter compared to a standard R8.

    Other new features are the front grille, distinctive sideblade, trim parts in matte finish. The interior includes R8 GT logo and a numbered gearshift knob.

    Audi R8 GT is available in just two colors: Samoa Orange and this one on the pictures.

    So, R8 GT is a very expensive toy, but the stated price excludes $1 250 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges. However, if you still want an individual sports car from Audi, you’d better prepare more than 200 grand.

    source: Audi

  • Audi R8 GT set an un-official Nurburgring Lap Time – 7 minutes and 34 seconds

    One of the hottest cars on the market – Audi R8 GT has set an un-official Nurburgring lap time, which is a bit slower than the astonishing Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which stopped the clock on 7 minutes and 33 seconds. However, the time of R8 GT is 7 minutes and 34 seconds.

    Audi R8 GT is powered by 5.2 liter V10 FSI with 560HP and 540Nm of torque. The car is also 100 kg lighter than a regular R8, which makes it a lot faster.

    The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is covered in 3.6 seconds and the top speed is 320 km/h.

    Furthermore, the car boasts a Bang & Olufsen sound system, carbon fiber, Alcantara wrapped seats, and red illuminated door sills.

    The price is as staggering as the car itself – 193 000 EUR!

    Audi R8 GT (2010)
    Audi R8 GT (2010)
  • Audi presents fresh styled A1s ahead of Worthersee 2010

    The German premium sports car manufacturer Audi has announced its line-up for the 29th edition of the Worthersee Tour (May 12 – 15) in Reifnitz (Carinthia), Austria. (more…)

  • Audi R8 GT – more power, less weight and stunning acceleration

    Audi R8 GT was one of the best sports cars available on the market. It combined excellent balance, power-to-weight ratio and last, but not least a beautiful exterior. Now, Audi revealed the R8 GT, which boasts more power, less weight and is significantly faster.

    The power unit is the well-known 5.2 liter V10 FSI boosted to 560hp. The weight reduction is extraordinary – R8 GT is nearly 100 (220.46 lb) kilograms lighter, than the original version. (more…)