AUDI R8 V10 5.2 FSI QUATTRO
The R8 V10 incorporates a whole range of skills acquired during a long series of victories in the Audi Le Mans 24 Hours. Its V10 FSI technology combines air motor sports, such as dry sump lubrication engine and gasoline direct injection. The mechanical architecture to 10-cylinder is the perfect synthesis of performance, power and low weight. From 2009, the engine will also prove its potential on circuits around the world, with the "R8 LMS." Car specially developed by Audi for customer competition program, in accordance with Regulation GT3.
• A new ten-cylinder engine of 5.2 liter 525 hp.
• Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.9 seconds, top speed of 316 km / h (on tour)
• A high-performance sports car with a unique design
Ingolstadt - Audi offers a new variant of the more powerful R8 fascinating. After she immediately propelled the brand to head the sports car segment of high-end - the R8 range is expanding to accommodate todays version of a V10 engine. The R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro and powered by a 5.2-liter ten-cylinder develops 386 kilowatts (525 hp) and torque of 530 Nm, delivers driving performance breathtaking. Technology with Audi avant-garde such as quattro permanent four, the lightweight aluminum body Audi Space Frame, the headlamps innovative, fully LED and a timeless design, the R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro is already the pole position .
The chassis of the Audi R8 combines performance and a surprising level of comfort on long distances. This high-performance sports car meets with spontaneity and agility steering wheel, reached an extreme lateral acceleration up to 1.2 g and provides great driving safety in any situation. Its mid-engine concept ensures ideal distribution of axle load, 44% front and 56% rear.
The wheel suspensions on dual aluminum wishbones front and rear - a proven technology in motorsport - are optimized to provide behavior "self-steering" neutral. This configuration is designed for maximum performance, even more than the 8-cylinder R8. The wheels 19-inch display with control and tire pressure are standard, their rims to 10-spoke Y have been designed specifically for the R8 V10. Tire sizes are 235/35 front and 295/30 in the rear.
An innovative damping technology is embedded as standard: the Audi magnetic ride "adapts within milliseconds of the chassis characteristic to the profile of the road and driving style of the driver. In the oil shocks of tiny magnetic particles float that modify its viscosity after applying an electric field oriented in order to curb the flow of oil in the valves.
The deceleration is provided on the R8 V10 with a high-powered brake system - brake calipers per wheel eight-piston front and four rear act in combination with perforated and ventilated discs for optimal heat dissipation . The brake discs at the front showing a diameter of 380 mm rear discs when they have a diameter of 356 millimeters.
The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro combines outstanding performance with a generous equipment. A proposed staffing standard on the Audi R8 V8, there are more exclusive amenities such as sports seats and electric heating Fine Nappa leather, the GPS navigation system Plus with 6 CD changer, audio system Bang & Olufsen , the 19-inch wheels, the Audi magnetic ride suspension, the front lights with LED technology in full ... instruments and shifter knob are decorated with red rings; the pedal, footrests and pallets control Box "R tronic" are finished in aluminum.
The list of equipment available on request, as the parking system "Audi Advanced System" with integrated backup camera, or more, the Audi exclusive customization program offer development opportunities for individualization thrust. Various leather packages add touches of luxury while the bucket seats accentuate the atmosphere "competition" that exists on board the Audi R8 V10.
The body of the R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro is also characterized by very specific details. His "sideblades" are more open than the eight-cylinder version. The side sills have a more pronounced and wider the vents at the rear have a matt aluminum style. Clearly visible by the large rear window, the ten-cylinder engine is a work of art.
