Audi 2012 R8
The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, two-seater sports car, which uses system Audi quattro permanent four-wheel traction. It was introduced by German automaker Audi AG in 2006.
The car was exclusively designed, developed and manufactured by Audi high performance private subsidiary, quattro GmbH, is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform. The basic construction of the R8 is based on the Audi Space Frame, and uses a monocoque aluminum that is built around principles of space frame. The car is built by quattro GmbH in a newly renovated factory in the Audi site aluminum in Neckarsulm, Germany.
In 2005, Audi announced that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car will be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, appearing at the Geneva International Motor Show 2003 and 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The R8 road car was officially launched at the Paris Motor Show on September 30, 2006. There was some confusion with the name, which shares the car with the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning R8 Le Mans Prototype (LMP). 6 time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx described the R8 as the best road holding car today. The Audi R8 is used as a safety car in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and British Superbike Championship racing series.
The R8 is due to be replaced by a new model in calendar year 2014. The major production version of the Audi 4.0 liter V8 engine twin-turbo is expected to power the new car. This engine is programmed to be viewed as a detuned version of the Audi S8-2012 with 518 hp (386 kW) on tap. In applying R8 is expected to produce about 600 hp. Combined with an approximate 200 lb (91 kg), weight loss, the new R8 is expected to compete well with the new Porsche 991 twin turbo model, and probably significantly better performance than the current GT R8 with a time of 0 -60 mph in 3.2 seconds and quarter mile in less than 11 seconds. The automated gearbox, dual clutch will be offered for the first time.
Audi R8 was released in 2007 and, although he was successful throughout his many years in the market, Audi is preparing for its major transformation for model year 2012 (2013 for the U.S. market). The first part of the future model suggests that the car will receive an updated exterior and interior, and more powerful engines - both V10 and V8 options. The new Audi R8, as expected, in the summer of 2012.
For the exterior, R8 receive only minor adjustments to the new design of the headlights and the LED changes mm spacing. The biggest changes will be found under the hood. 5.2 liters V10 engine will be connected to deliver 533 horsepower, up from 518 hp today, and will be combined with a new seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox S-Tronic.
As for the V8, which will be updated to have the same characteristics found in the S5. This means that a total of 444 horsepower, compared to today's 424 HP. The company also confirmed to be updated version of GT and GT Spyder.
The car was exclusively designed, developed and manufactured by Audi high performance private subsidiary, quattro GmbH, is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform. The basic construction of the R8 is based on the Audi Space Frame, and uses a monocoque aluminum that is built around principles of space frame. The car is built by quattro GmbH in a newly renovated factory in the Audi site aluminum in Neckarsulm, Germany.
In 2005, Audi announced that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car will be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, appearing at the Geneva International Motor Show 2003 and 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The R8 road car was officially launched at the Paris Motor Show on September 30, 2006. There was some confusion with the name, which shares the car with the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning R8 Le Mans Prototype (LMP). 6 time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx described the R8 as the best road holding car today. The Audi R8 is used as a safety car in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and British Superbike Championship racing series.
The R8 is due to be replaced by a new model in calendar year 2014. The major production version of the Audi 4.0 liter V8 engine twin-turbo is expected to power the new car. This engine is programmed to be viewed as a detuned version of the Audi S8-2012 with 518 hp (386 kW) on tap. In applying R8 is expected to produce about 600 hp. Combined with an approximate 200 lb (91 kg), weight loss, the new R8 is expected to compete well with the new Porsche 991 twin turbo model, and probably significantly better performance than the current GT R8 with a time of 0 -60 mph in 3.2 seconds and quarter mile in less than 11 seconds. The automated gearbox, dual clutch will be offered for the first time.
Audi R8 was released in 2007 and, although he was successful throughout his many years in the market, Audi is preparing for its major transformation for model year 2012 (2013 for the U.S. market). The first part of the future model suggests that the car will receive an updated exterior and interior, and more powerful engines - both V10 and V8 options. The new Audi R8, as expected, in the summer of 2012.
For the exterior, R8 receive only minor adjustments to the new design of the headlights and the LED changes mm spacing. The biggest changes will be found under the hood. 5.2 liters V10 engine will be connected to deliver 533 horsepower, up from 518 hp today, and will be combined with a new seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox S-Tronic.
As for the V8, which will be updated to have the same characteristics found in the S5. This means that a total of 444 horsepower, compared to today's 424 HP. The company also confirmed to be updated version of GT and GT Spyder.
Audi 2012 R8
Audi 2012 R8
Audi 2012 R8
Audi 2012 R8
Audi 2012 R8
Audi 2012 R8
Audi 2012 R8
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