Designed to compete against the
Porsche 911, the new
Audi R8 features quattro permanent four-wheel drive, space frame aluminum body and the mid-mounted 420 bhp V8 FSI engine borrowed from the latest
Audi RS4 sport cars.
Posted by: nektotigra on 29/09/06 is based on the
Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, unveiled three years ago. Confirming its ambitions, the
R8 features a mid-mounted engine with a maximum power output of 420 bhp and peak torque of 430 Nm reached at 4,500 to 6,000 rpm and distributed between front and rear axles in 44 to 56 proportion.
The
Audi R8 jumps from zero to 62 mph in just 4.6 seconds and reaches a maximum of 186.6 mph (301 km/h).
The
Audi R8 is fitted with 6-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels as standard, but the car may also be ordered with more appealing 19-inch wheels. The rims are mated with 235/40 size tires at the front and up to 285/35 at rear.
The car will cost about €100,000 and is available to order now.
See also: Audi S6 and S8 tuned by MTM
