2009 Audi R8 Super car equipped with v10 engine

AUDI will release the newly unveiled V10 petrol-engined R8 in Australia by the end of next year.

No pricing details are available yet, although we can expect this car to cost considerably more than the $277,196 and $293,085 Audi charges for the existing six-speed manual and R-Tronic sequential manual 4.2 FSI V8 R8 versions respectively.

In Germany, the Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro is priced from A$278,182 (142,400 Euros). The Volkswagen luxury marque is also keeping mum on when the long-awaited V10 diesel-powered version will be announced.

The ten-cylinder petrol R8 is powered by a 5.2-litre V10 engine featuring chain-driven quad camshafts, a wide cylinder angle of 90 degrees, a high-strength aluminium-alloy cast crankcase, dry sump lubrication and FSI direct fuel-injection, with the common-rail system injecting premium-unleaded petrol into the combustion chambers at up to 120 bar of pressure, according to Audi.

With a displacement of 5204cc, it delivers 386kW of power at a stratospheric 8000rpm and 530Nm of torque at 6500rpm. This compares to the 4.2 V8’s 309kW at 7800rpm and 430Nm at 4500-6000rpm. Driving all four wheels is a six-speed manual or R-Tronic sequential manual gearbox, as per the 4.2 V8 model.

Audi is proud that the R8 V10’s kerb weight of 1620kg is only 31kg more than its smaller-engined sibling, helping the mid-engined sports car flagship to rip to 100km/h sprint in a claimed 3.9 seconds.

Meanwhile, the R-Tronic V10 is claimed to be capable of hitting 200km/h from standstill in 12 seconds, on its way to a 316km/h top speed. On the EU combined fuel consumption cycle, the V10 averages 13.7 litres per 100km. As with the R8 4.2 FSI, the V10 employs Audi’s Torsen differential quattro all-wheel drive running gear, while a 44 per cent front and 56 per cent axle load is described by the Ingolstadt-based firm as ideal.

Dual aluminium front and rear double wishbone suspension, Audi’s magnetic ride control, 380mm ventilated front/356mm ventilated rear disc brakes, and 10-spoke 235/35 front and 295/30 rear wheels and tyres are other R8 V10 technical highlights.

Audi is also offering a ceramic brake system that is said to be especially light at 9kg. Helping to distinguish the V10 from the regular V8 is a high-gloss black-painted finish for the front air inlets and apron lip; two instead of four cross-braces are fitted and the vanes in the grille are finished in chrome.

From the side, the ‘sideblades’ stand out more, the side sills are wider and the exhaust grilles at the rear windows have a matt aluminium look, while the engine that is clearly visible through the back window is marked as a V10 FSI unit.

All-LED headlights are on the standard features list, as are heated leather seats, GPS navigation, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, climate-control air-conditioning, an alarm and a trip computer.

Red rings decorate the instruments and gearshift knob, while the footrests and rocker switches of the R-Tronic gearbox are finished in aluminum.

Super Car: Audi R8

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The Audi R8 has an acceleration of zero to sixty two mph in 4.60 seconds. It can reach top speeds of 187 mph with at six speed manual transmission. The design of this vehicle is a sports model with a displacement of 254.042 cubic inches. It has a maximum Bps of 414.0 at 7,800 rpm. The front and rear tires are the sizes of 235/30 R19. The length of the vehicle is 174.4 inches, the width of 75 inches, the height of 49.2 inches, and the weight of 3,439 pounds.

The Audi R8 is a mid-engine sports car that has announced its release in 2005. The R8 was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on September 30, 2006. This car was based on the Audi Le Mans Quattro concept car.

The Audi R8 will be available for public purchase

sometime in mid 2007. With the 4.2 L V8 screaming under the hood everyone will enjoy a spin in the car. The 3439 lbs of this machine makes for an immaculately smooth ride when cruising down the highway. Also, to look forward to, is the future upgrade to a 520 hp, 5.2 L V10 upgrade, similar, but larger than the Lamborghini Gallardo engine, currently available in the Audi S8.

With a V8 engine this low laying vehicle hugs the road at tremendous speeds. This car is equipped to accelerate quickly and change gears effortlessly. The design on this model one of a kind for a street vehicle. This beefy machine appears to be showing some muscle as it sits at an idle in the street. It has the typical layout of a race car. The motor can be found behind the drivers seat. The stalky set up is for optimal performance at high speeds thus allowing the vehicle and driver to become one with the road.

One way of noticing the intense dynamics of this design is by the two large format diffuser openings coming out of the rear bumper. The tail pipes are large and have an oval shape to them. And they rest just above the diffuser openings.

The interior is definitely more for the driver than its one possible passenger. This is true of the cockpit area meshing in with the driver. The switches and console are leaning slightly towards the driver of the vehicle. Audi, known for producing some of the best, futuristic looking interiors ever seen, may surprise the Audi fan with the rather basic, or "normal" interior design command center for the R8. Audi has also dabbed a few carbon fiber components in the R8, which doesn’t actually enhance the comfort level any, but does come in quite handy when remembering the R8’s overall potential for performance.

The only downside that comes to mind is the amount of production taking place at the Audi plant, or rather, lack of production. Only 15 cars are manufactured daily, which makes for a overwhelming yearn for a higher productivity count after considering all the countries worldwide that sell Audi products. Nonetheless, Audi guarantees it is definitely worth the wait.