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Audi R8 | A Sports Car Inheriting the Legacy of Racing Cars Gallery

<br>The Audi R8 is a true two-seater sports car with a mid-engine layout. The 'sideblades' behind the doors function as air intakes for the engine and visually emphasize the midship placement.
<br>The 4.2-liter V8 engine is positioned behind the driver's seat. It's a high-revving unit with a redline of 8250 rpm, producing a naturally aspirated 420 ps at 7800 rpm. It's paired with the 'R tronic' two-pedal system, based on a manual gearbox.
<br>The body shell uses the 'ASF (Audi Space Frame)' space frame structure, employing extruded aluminum components. Its weight is a mere 210 kg.
<br>The Audi R8 features full-time quattro all-wheel drive. A viscous coupling ensures that 10-35% of the drive force is constantly distributed to the front wheels.
<br>The Audi R8's cockpit balances its sports car performance with practicality. Its driver-oriented design speaks to its racing car lineage.
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