VIDEO: 2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus Track Test

The ‘every day exotic’ has a mean streak 
by Colum Wood

Forget Aston Martin, the Audi R8 V10 Plus should be James Bond’s car. It perfectly matches his personality. It’s good looking and sophisticated, but be careful, it has a violent side.

The R8’s ferocity is tremendous. And not just in the shocking acceleration or spectacular braking, but in how quickly it can turn on you.

Adding emphasis is that this every day exotic can easily lull you into a comfort zone. Rivaling the Porsche 911 as a daily drivable sports car

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The 2014 Audi R8 Coupe blends explosive performance and an exotic presence. An optional quick-shifting, seven-speed Audi S tronic® transmission and Audi quattro® all-wheel drive deliver power to the road. And low slung sport seats and a flat-bottom steering wheel give you that track-ready feeling every day. This is performance engineered to its fullest

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Take the lead in the Audi R8

The 2014 Audi R8 Coupe blends explosive performance and an exotic presence. An optional quick-shifting, seven-speed Audi S tronic® transmission and Audi quattro® all-wheel drive deliver power to the road. And low slung sport seats and a flat-bottom steering wheel give you that track-ready feeling every day. This is performance engineered to its fullest.

• Full LED headlight technology
• LED engine compartment lighting
• Flared rocker panel
• Carbon Fiber Sigma Audi sideblades
• Gloss Black engine cover vents
• Carbon Fiber Sigma engine compartment inlays
• Leather/Alcantara® seating surfaces
• Audi concert radio with seven speakers and single CD player with MP3 playback capability

 The new R8

Beauty is in the details. Take a closer look and discover why every Audi is worthy of wearing the four rings. Follow the progressive lines through the subtle curves to the distinctive profile. The interplay yields an aerodynamic brilliance that’s as pleasurable tearing down an open stretch of road as it is staring at it in the driveway.

Technology that’s driven to impress

Bring the cutting edge to performance driving with available technologies. Plan the perfect drive using Audi Navigation plus with real-time traffic updates.* Park with ease using the Audi parking system plus with rearview camera. And experience simplicity with the innovative seatbelt microphone for hands-free communication.  Buckle up. Settle in. The R8 is centered around you.

Designed to exhilarate

The Audi R8 Coupe gets its captivating shape from our Le Mans-winning racecars. The aggressive stance, pronounced air intakes, and aerodynamic styling exude performance. Inside, available diamond-stitched Nappa leather sport seats embrace you as you look out over the monoposto arch spanning the cockpit. Grip the flat-bottom steering wheel and go. This is unbeatable design.

Audi quattro  is your bond with the road

The Audi R8 features legendary Audi quattro® all-wheel drive. Tailored specifically for its mid-engine configuration, quattro® provides an 85 percent rear torque bias. And when inclement weather or performance situations call for it, the system dynamically distributes power to the wheels that need it most. This is confidence-inspiring handling.

Lighting that stands out, day or night

Powerful LED technology gives the R8 one more way to assert itself. Full LED headlights brighten your path during the night with illumination that recreates daylight, increases contrast, and reduces eyestrain.* And LED daytime running lights give other drivers a heads-up that they’re about to be passed. This is Le Mans-proven technology that’s ready to shine every day.

Perfectly tuned intensity

The Audi R8 offers three engine configurations infused with race-winning technology. The high-revving 4.2-liter FSI® V8 releasing 430 hp and 316 lb-ft of torque. The thrilling 5.2-liter FSI® V10 producing 525 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. And the highly-tuned 5.2 liter FSI® V10 plus engine, generating 550 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. These are engines that stir the soul.

   

 Price is :

Starting at $114,900

Enjoy in  driving  with  this  beautiful  car.  

Audi R8 (road car)

The Audi R8(Typ 42)  is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German automaker Audi AG in 2006.

The car was exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by Audi AG's high performance private subsidiary company,quattro GmbH, and is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform The fundamental construction of the R8 is based on theAudi Space Frame, and uses an aluminium monocoque which is built using space frame principles. The car is built by quattro GmbH in a newly renovated factory at Audi's 'aluminium site' at Neckarsulm in Germany.

In 2005, Audi announced that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car (designed by Frank Lamberty and Julian Hoenig), appearing at the 2003International Geneva Motor Show, and 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The R8 development program began in 2004, Lamberty's design being approved and frozen for production. Production body prototypes began field testing in January 2006. The R8 road car was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. There was some confusion with the name, which the car shares with the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning R8 Le Mans Prototype (LMP). 6-time 24 Hours of Le Manswinner Jacky Ickx described the R8 as "the best handling road car today"

Audi R8 (road car)

Manufacturer	quattro GmbH[1] (a private subsidiary of Audi AG)
Production	June 2007–present, 9,945 built in the end of 2008[2][3]
Assembly	Neckarsulm, Germany
Class	Super car
Body style	2-door coupé (2007-) 2-door spyder (2009-)
Layout	Longitudinal mid-engine,[4] quattro permanent all-wheel drive[4]
Engine	4.2 L FSI V8, 2×DOHC; 5.2 L FSI V10, 2×DOHC[5]
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed R-Tronic 7-speed S-Tronic
Wheelbase	2,650 mm (104.3 in)[4]
Length	V8 Coupé: 4,431 mm (174.4 in),[4] V10 Coupé: 4,435 mm (174.6 in),[4] V10 Spyder: 4,434 mm (174.6 in)[4]
Width	V8 Coupé & V10 Spyder: 1,904 mm (75.0 in),[4] V10 Coupé: 1,930 mm (76.0 in)[4]
Height	V8 Coupé: 1,249 mm (49.2 in),[4] V10 Coupé: 1,252 mm (49.3 in),[4] V10 Spyder: 1,244 mm (49.0 in)[4]
Curb weight	V8 Coupé: 1,560–1,565 kg (3,439–3,450 lb),[4] V10 Coupé: 1,620–1,625 kg (3,571–3,583 lb),[4] V10 Spyder: 1,720–1,725 kg (3,792–3,803 lb)[4]
Related	Audi RSQ Audi Le Mans quattro(Concept) Audi R8 TDI Le Mans(Concept) Lamborghini Gallardo
Designer(s)	Frank Lamberty (2004)

Take the lead in the Audi R8

Ignite your soul in the Audi R8 Spyder

With its retractable acoustic soft top, the 2014 Audi R8 Spyder sets you free by setting you apart. Its mid-engine design paired with a choice of high-revving motors, Audi magnetic ride suspension and Audi quattro® all-wheel drive help create powerful, precise handling. With iconic design and a finely crafted interior, this is a supercar that's been engineered to its fullest.

Warranty | Maintenance

• Warranty - 4-Year/50,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty
• Maintenance - 12-Month/5,000 mile (whichever occurs first) NO CHARGE first scheduled maintenance

Steering

• Type - Hydraulically assisted rack & pinion steering
• Ratio - 17.3:1
• Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft) - 38.7

Body

Exterior measurements

• Wheelbase (in) - 104.3
• Length (in) - 174.6
• Height (in) - 49.0
• Overall width with mirrors (in) - 75.0
• Track front (in) - 64.5
• Track rear (in) - 62.8
• Curb weight (lb) - 3,913

Suspension

• Front - Aluminum double wishbone front suspension
• Rear - Aluminum double wishbone rear suspension

EPA estimates | Capacities

• City - 12 mpg3
• Highway - 19 mpg3
• Combined - 14 mpg3
• Engine oil (qt) - 8.8
• Fuel (gal) - 21.1
• Recommended fuel - Premium

Transmission | Drivetrain

• Transmission - Six-speed manual transmission with Audi quattro® all-wheel drive

Brakes

• Front (in) - 14.4 (ventilated)
• Rear (in) - 14.0 (ventilated)

Interior measurements

• Head room (in, front) - 37.5
• Leg room (in, front) - 41.0
• Shoulder room (in, front) - 54.8
• Seating capacity - 2

Electrical System

Engineering | Performance

• Engine type - V10
• Displacement (cc)/Bore and stroke (mm) - 5204/84.5 x 92.8
• Horsepower (@ rpm) - 525 @ 8000
• Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) - 391 @ 6500
• Engine block - Aluminum alloy incorporating silicon crystals
• Cylinder head - Aluminum Alloy
• Valvetrain - Continuous intake & exhaust camshaft adjustment, DOHC chain driven
• Induction/Fuel injection - FSI®
• Acceleration (0-60 mph) - 4.0 sec.
• Top track speed - 194 mph4

Disclaimers

1. Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
2. SiriusXM Satellite Radio and SiriusXM Traffic sold separately or as a package after trial period. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call us at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming are subject to change. Sirius satellite service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA, D.C., and PR (with coverage limitations). Our Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. © 2013 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in the SiriusXM Traffic service or its use in the vehicle. For more information, visit siriusxm.com/traffic.
3. All fuel economy figures are EPA estimates unless otherwise noted. Your mileage will vary. See www.fueleconomy.gov for more information.
4. Top track speed is electronically limited in the U.S. Obey all speed and traffic laws.
5. Audi Navigation plus depends on signals from the worldwide Global Positioning Satellite network. The vehicle's electrical system and existing wireless and satellite technologies must be available and operating properly for the system to function. The system is designed to provide you with suggested routes in locating addresses, destinations and other points of interest. Changes in street names, construction zones, traffic flow, points of interest and other road system changes are beyond the control of Audi of America, Inc. Complete detailed mapping of lanes, roads, streets, toll roads, highways, etc., is not possible, therefore you may encounter discrepancies between the mapping and your actual location. Please rely on your individual judgment in determining whether or not to follow a suggested Audi Navigation plus route. Periodically mapping updates will be available for purchase at an additional cost. Consult your dealer or call 1-800-FOR-AUDI for details.