Audi R8 V10 Spyder

The skeleton of aluminum space frame weighs 216 pounds, 6 more than the coupe. 42 more pounds represent the weight of the soft-top. The carbon inserts do not miss them, and the FSI engine provides all of its force. But the Audi R8 V10 Spyder still has to carry around 1,720 pounds. Too many for a sports car track, right hand, a coach from the seafront. The German manufacturer has announced prices of its mid-engine spider is available for the Italian market from the current month in versions with manual transmission and a six-speed R-Tronic. Respectively, the two R8 are offered 157,500 and 164,950 euro.

We spoke of his nature, affected by weight. Still, the Ingolstadt is still sportivona video game accessory while to calm the tremors of the right foot: launch control (only with the R-Tronic gearbox), stopwatch to measure lap times and total shock and Magnetic Ride, “malleable” in ‘ adapt to driving conditions and state of the road. Can not miss the four-wheel drive with central viscous coupling and limited slip differential at the rear, which ensures a distribution of torque between the 15:85 and 30:70 in the standard case of need.

The Audi R8 V10 Spyder is equipped with the 5.2 V10 FSI dry sump 525 hp and 530nm of torque, which provides a starting point in the 0-100 km / h equal to 4.1 seconds for a top speed of 313 km / h. Thus, the only precautions to take when you press the right foot is in remembering to lift the hood. Up to 50 km / h, the movement is completed (in 19 seconds) with the push of a button. Breached, the only fabric windbreak protects your hair.