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The R8 is a proven worldwide success story for Audi. Lately, Audi has announced U.S. pricing for the highly anticipated 2010 Audi R8 V10 sports car will start at $146,000 for the manual-equipped version, while the R tronic models bumps the price to $155,100.
The 2010 Audi R8 V10 gets a 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine which produces 525 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. This will be enough to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 196 mph.
The R8 V10 receives unique exterior features as standard equipment, including: innovative full-LED headlights, 19-inch Y-design forged aluminum alloy wheels with summer performance tires, modified sideblades with larger air intakes, and a revised grille with additional chrome accents. Other unique updates include new rocker panels, dual oval exhaust tips, a larger rear diffuser, and plenty of V10 badging.
Inside, the car comes nicely equipped with a navigation system, a 465-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system, SIRIUS satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and heated sport seats.
The first two R8 V10 models have already been delivered, the first one was sold at $500,000, and the second also sold for $350,000. The combined $850,000 went to charity.
In addition, the standard R8 4.2 FSI quattro starts from $114,200 with a manual transmission, while the R tronic version is a bit more expensive - $123,000.
A full-production PPI Razor GTR Audi R8 made its debut last month at the Top Marques Motor Show in Monaco. The Razor Audi GTR was initially unveiled at the 2008 Essen Motor Show, now It’s tuned by German tuning firm PPI Automotive Design GmbH.
Picking up the ‘GTR’ designation, the latest model builds on the success of the original version using knowledge PPI engineers have gathered over the past year from racing, wind tunnel development, and autobahn and track testing. The highlight of the package is an increased focus on optimising the power-to-weight ratio of the Audi R8, with engineers simultaneously boosting power while reducing weight.
The essential part of the motor alteration is the incorporation of a specially engineered supercharger. A ram-charged sport air filter system and a high performance exhaust system made of stainless steel have also been designed and added specifically to work in conjunction with this new forced-induction system.
The end result is a car with 580hp (427kW) and 600Nm of torque. At the same time, the R8’s 1,580kg kerb weight has been reduced by more than 250kg, enabling the Razor GTR to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in only 3.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 332km/h.
In addition to the improved speed performance, the car also has a striking widebody appearance with elaborate, wind tunnel tested aerodynamics. All the parts, including the new front bumper, diffuser, side skirts, and hood, are made from carbon-fiber.
Handling has been improved with the addition extra-wide 19in forged alloy wheels wrapped with 325mm Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires in the rear and 255mm sets up front. Sitting within these is an updated brake package with six-piston calipers all around and 380mm discs up front and 356mm units in the rear. The final mod is a hydraulically adjustable suspension kit developed together with KW Automotive.
