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Showing posts with label Audi R8. Show all posts

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Limited Run Audi R8 GT Spyder Priced at $210,000*, Only 50 Coming to the States


The most exclusive and powerful version of the Audi R8 Spyder has arrived in the States. All in all, the Ingolstadt-based automaker will hand-build 333 examples of the R8 GT Spyder, 50 of which are destined for the U.S., each carrying an MSRP of $210,000 (�163,300), not including a $1,200 destination and delivery fee or local taxes.
What you get for the price of a family house in some states such as Ohio, is a lighter and more powerful version of the R8 V10 Spyder.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

O.CT. Tuning Supercharges Audi R8 V8 to 565-Horses


Owners of the entry-level Audi R8 with the 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 seeking a healthier output may want to take a look at O.CT. Tuning�s latest offering. The European tuning firm has developed a new performance package that bolts on compressor to the Audi model�s V8 engine while also tweaking the ECU and adding a custom exhaust system.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Audi UK Celebrates 24h of Le Mans Win with R8 V8 Limited Edition


Earlier this month, Audi snagged its tenth victory at the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans marathon race with the R18 TDI and to mark the event, the firm�s UK division has churned out a special edition version of the R8 V8 sports car with a unique paint and enhanced standard equipment.
The R8 V8 Limited Edition is reserved exclusively for UK customers, with only 100 examples currently scheduled for production. It is available to order from July in coupe form only and with either manual or R tronic automated manual transmission priced from �93,935 OTR.

Monday, June 27, 2011

2011 24-hour N�rburgring Race: And the Winner is�.


Porsche triumphed in the 2011 24 hours of N�rburgring, with the 911 GT3 RSR of Marc Lieb, Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas and Lucas Luhr crossing the line after 156 laps and 3,958.968 km (2,462.044 miles), a new record for the legendary endurance race in the demanding Nordschleife.
The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR first led the race at Saturday evening, at 23:25, and then its drivers held on to it for the following 16 hours and 35 minutes, or 108 laps.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Audi R8 V10 Spyder Chormed out [In auction soldout for more than £117,710]

Audi R8 V10 Spyder Chromed out [In auction sold-out for more than £117,710]

Now Audi has decided to donate some money to the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) trust.
Audi has come with new Chromed out Audi R8 V-10 Spyder car. This Special Edition Chromed out Audi R8 Spyder car production is only 1 unite, it will be sold out in the public auction. The auction money will be donated to the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), this (EJAF) trust was established in the year 1993 and it is one of the 10th largest AIDS grant making organization in the world, Now currently they are managing £14-Million in programs across 15 Countries and supporting thousands men, women's and children's. For Medication, food and education.Audi is doing this auction program from past eight-years.

Audi R8 V10 Spyder Chromed out is boosted with a 5.2-liter V-10 engine with an output power of 525HP horsepower and a 391 lb-ft of torque.

Acceleration :
0 - 62mph [100 km/h] : In just 4.2 seconds.
And it can reach a top speed of 194 mph

Transmission System : 6-Speed manual transmission system.

"We are proud to support it for the NINE YEAR of Audi donation to the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) trust.

Finally the Audi R8 Spyder V-10 was sold in auction for, but assume that the buyer paid more than £117,710 or (US $188,050).

Audi R8 V10 Spyder Chromed out 01

Audi R8 V10 Spyder Chromed out 02

Friday, June 24, 2011

Shiny Happy People: Chromed Out Audi R8 Spyder Auctioned at Elton John�s White Tie and Tiara Ball


Every year, British musician Elton John throws the famous White Tie and Tiara Ball at his house to raise money and awareness for the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF).
At this year�s event, which took place on Thursday, June 23, Audi UK decided to donate a unique R8 Spyder V10 coated in a unique mirror-like chromed finish with all proceeds from the auction going towards the charity.

Friday, June 3, 2011

2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder [Offically releases full details ]

2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder Spcifications

Official Audi releases full details of 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder.
This 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder is boosted with a powerful 5.2liter V10 engine ,which produces an output from 525HP and 530Nm (390.91 lb-ft) to 560HP and 540(398.28 lb-ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm. With an R -tronic sequential manual transmission. Its a permanent all-wheel drive system with a strong rear-wheel bias.And it is convertible Coupe car.

19" Inch new designed 5-Spokes alloy-wheels with low profile tiers {Front 235/35 and Rear 295/30}.
Brakes : Light-weight Carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs and ESP [Electronic Stabilization Program] that can be deactivated completely.

External Features
Contrasting titanium grey trim elements, Front Splitter with Dual lip, Flics at the sides of the front bumper,red GT Badges, Round Exhaust Tip pipe,Enlarged Diffuser and dark LED tail-lamps.

0 -- 62mph [ 0 - 100km/h] In just 3.8 seconds.
Top speed of Audi R8 GT is 197mph [317 km/h].


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2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder Cockpit 01

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