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The Audi R8 and the Audi R8 Spyder Audxment system, to the drivetrain. The R8, the high-performance sports car from Audi, is a high-tech work of art with the formidable power of its engine, the quattro permanent all-wheel drive and its lightweight Audi Space Frame (ASF) body made of aluminum. The good everyday practicality and perfect fit and finish typical of Audi complete the profile of this model athlete. Body and interior The forward-thrust cockpit and the engine compartment behind it are key to the proportions of the R8. Large wheel wells and hungry air inlets visualize its potential, while the upright sideblade structures the flank. LED headlights are standard in ten-cylinder R8 models and available as an option for the eight-cylinder version. The body of the R8 is largely hand-built at the production plant at Audi ’s Neckarsulm site. Featuring an aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF), it tips the scales at just 210 kilograms (462.97 lb). The fully-enclosed diffuser underbody and the rear spoiler that slides out automatically help ensure that the R8 generates downforce at high speeds. The key element of the interior is the so-called monoposto, a large arc sweeping around the dashboard instruments. The relatively long wheelbase of 2.65 meters (8.69 ft) allows for generous interior space. There is space for two golf bags behind the seats, and the luggage compartment under the front hatch offers an additional 100 liters (3.53 cu ft) of storage capacity. The R8 5.2 FSI quattro comes standard with Fine Nappa leather appointments, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and the navigation system plus. The optional bucket seats from the Audi exclusive range exude concentrated racing style. Drivetrain Two high-tech engines are available for the Audi R8. Both reflect the wealth of expertise which helped to fuel the Audi ’s numerous racing triumphs.The V8 and the V10 combine FSI gasoline direct injection with dry sump lubrication and a high-revving concept. Both machines captivate with their power, their responsiveness and their musical sound. The eight-cylinder launches the R8 from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.6 seconds en route to a top speed of 302 km/h (187.65 mph). The V10 is a touch faster, with a time of just 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 316 km/h (196.35 mph). The engines: 4.2 FSI quattro with 316 kW (430 hp) 5.2 FSI quattro with 386 kW (525 hp) The engines ’ power flows to either a six -speed manual transmission or the R tronic controlled with either a joystick on the center console or paddles on the steering wheel. The automatic transmission changes gears extremely fast, and the “Launch Control ” program enables the Audi R8 to make stunningly fast starts with perfectly controlled slip. The quattro permanent all-wheel drive is tailored to the mid-engine concept with a rear-biased axle load distribution, sending roughly 85 percent of the power to the rear wheels in the standard distribution. The heart of the system is a viscous coupling at the front axle, which can transfer up to 30 percent of the torque to the front within milliseconds, if needed. Chassis The chassis of the Audi R8 is just as well suited for blasting through corners as it as for casual cruising. Aluminum double wishbones locate the wheels up front and at the back. The setup for the R8 with V10 engine is somewhat stiffer than for the R8 4.2 FSI. It comes standard with 19-inch wheels. All four brake discs are internally ventilated and perforated. A total of 24 pistons clamp down on them. The optional carbon fiber-ceramic brakes are extremely lightweight, strong, and durable. The Audi magnetic ride adaptive shock absorber system is standard in the R8 5.2 FSI quattro and an option with the V8. The Audi R8 Spyder The open high-performance sports car is a favorite with both the public and the experts alike.Its most recent successes include class victories in the “Auto Trophy ” from Auto Zeitung and being voted among “The Best Cars of 2011 ”by the readers of auto motor und sport magazine. The Audi R8 Spyder sets its own accents.. It does not include the storage space behind the seats and sideblades on the flanks. The rear side panels and the large cover over the compartment for the top are made of a carbon-fiber composite (CFC). Two cowls extending to the spoiler lip give the long back of the car a powerful profile. Typically Audi, the top is made of cloth, which keeps the total weight and the vehicle ’s center of gravity low.It requires little s pace when open and harmonizes ideally with the design line when closed. With the standard hydraulic motor, the soft top opens and closes within 19 seconds, even while driving at speeds up to 50 km/h (31.07 mph). It is perfectly suitable for high-speed driving on the highway and is very quiet. The separate wind deflector can be quickly installed in just two steps. The heated glass rear window is integrated into the bulkhead separately and can be raised and lowered via a switch. The bulkhead also includes integrated rollover protection. The Spyder's ASF body is reinforced in key area, yet weighs just 6 kilograms (13.23 lb) more than that of the coupé. The leather seats of the open two-seater are specially pigmented to reduce heating as a result of the sun ’s rays. Among the other options is the seatbelt microphone for the hands-free unit, which makes it possible to talk on the phone with the top down on the highway. Integrated into the belts are three small microphones; a fourth is mounted on the windshield frame. The seat belt microphone is also available for the R8 Coupé. The engines: 4.2 FSI quattro with 316 kW (430 hp) 5.2 FSI quattro with 386 kW (525 hp) The Audi R8 GT Even lighter, more powerful and faster – the Audi R8 GT is the exclusive top-of-the- line model of the R8 family. A limited production run of 333 units will be hand assembled. Its direct injected 5.2-liter V10 has been boosted to an output of 412 kW (560 hp). Exhaustive fine-tuning has reduced the vehicle weight by 100 kilograms (220.46 lb) to a curb weight of 1,525 kilograms (3,362.05 lb), thus improving the power-to-weight ratio to 2.72 kilograms (6.00 lb) per hp. The R8 GT accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 320 km/h (198.84 mph). The engines: 5.2 FSI quattro with 412 kW (560 hp) The Audi R8 GT is a driving machine with breathtaking lateral acceleration and lightning-fast, nearly instantaneous reactions. The 19-inch wheels keep the car planted firmly on the asphalt, and the carbon fiber ceramic brakes easily keep the power under control. A fixed rear spoiler of carbon fiber composite (CFC) provides the necessary downforce on the rear axle. Many additional components, including the sideblades and the rear hatch, are also made of CFC. The chassis of the standard shell seats is made of glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP). A chassis of carbon fiber composite (CFC) is available as an option. The equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted. 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