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The all-new R8 Coupe has arrived in Australia, ready to begin the next chapter in the story of the iconic Audi supercar. The new R8 is leaner, more technically sophisticated and visually more angular. It also happens to be the fastest production Audi ever. The previous model certainly set its own standard in gob-smacking attractive styling and this upgrade is as impressive in the looks as its V10 engine delivers in performance.
Andrew Doyle, Managing Director of Audi Australia said: “The first R8 was a landmark vehicle for the Audi brand. It put Audi Sport performance firmly on the map in the luxury supercar segment. The all-new second generation Audi R8 pushes the boundaries of what is possible for a modern supercar, while its sharper design hints at the progress that has been made beneath the skin. The new R8 is faster than its predecessor, and boasts technology that rightly positions the Audi Sport brand as an innovator, even among its highly desirable competition.
The new 5.2-litre FSI V10 engine boasts incredible power and torque figures. The new engine develops 397kW/540Nm in the R8 V10 and an astonishing 449kW/560Nm in the V10 plus.The new 5.2-litre FSI V10 engine boasts incredible power and torque figures. The new engine develops 397kW/540Nm in the R8 V10 and an astonishing 449kW/560Nm in the V10 plus.
Capable of reaching 100km/h from rest in just 3.2 seconds before a top speed of 330km/h, the new R8 V10 plus is the fastest production Audi ever built. In addition, the aural symphony of the V10 engine can be heard best in Australia, which is one of the only global markets to offer the trapezoidal sports exhaust as standard equipment.
Despite this incredible performance, intelligent efficiency solutions ensure that fuel consumption figures remain responsible. The new Cylinder-on-Demand system can shut down an entire bank of five cylinders under light throttle load, while the start-stop system is new to the Audi V10 engine. Among other efficiency technologies, these contribute to fuel consumption figures of 11.4 and 12.3 litres per 100km, for the V10 and V10 plus respectively.
The quattro all-wheel drive system in the new Audi R8 is a completely new design and engineering concept. Now an electrohydraulic clutch distributes torque between the front and rear wheels, controlled by sophisticated software.
Pricing starts at $354,900 and goes to $389,900.