Audi R8 V10 | Audi, with Lamborghini Blood, Debuts in Europe in April
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April 16, 2015

Audi R8 V10 | Audi, with Lamborghini Blood, Debuts in Europe in April


Audi R8 V10


Audi with Lamborghini Blood Debuts in Europe in April


Audiunveiled the R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro at the Detroit Motor Show.


Text by Giraffe




0-100km/h in 3.9 Seconds, Top Speed of 316km/h


The engine powering this machine is a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 direct-injection unit, shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo. It achieves an ultra-high redline of 8700rpm, delivering a maximum output of 525ps and peak torque of 54.1kgm. As its name suggests, it features the quattro full-time four-wheel-drive system, with a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed dual-clutch "R tronic" (sequential) transmission.

Thanks to the use of an aluminum spaceframe structure for the body, the vehicle's weight has been successfully kept down to 1620kg. This contributes to its performance figures: 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds, 0-200km/h in 8.1 seconds, and a top speed of 316km/h. The numbers suggest a powerful acceleration that continues even beyond 100km/h. Remarkably, despite its high performance, the fuel consumption is reported at 13.7L/100km (approximately 7.3km per liter), achieving low emissions.







In terms of practicality, the luggage space is exceptionally generous for a supercar of this class, with 100 liters available under the front hood and another 90 liters behind the seats, which is also noteworthy.

Video footage of this flagship Audi model in action is also available online. The clips show it cruising lightly on a circuit, allowing one to savor the rich V10 sound. However, the true desire is to witness it unleashed at full throttle.

This model is scheduled for release in Europe around April, with a price announced at 142,400 euros.