2013 Audi R8

In the life of a bread-and-butter cars pass three, maximum four years, is to a facelift for the second period of life of the program. The optical and technical refresher to keep the model attractive and the level of sales curve. Of this revision is also a sports car like the Audi R8 is not spared. Although the flat racing with the distinctive sign in the carbon-edge today in no way affects old or unfashionable. Also, the paragraph is correct. Average of 4 000 customers opt for the annual high-tech two-seater. The sales people are satisfied. "Since its debut in 2007, we sold more than 20 000 units," says Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler, "within the life cycle, we plan 30 000 units."

2013 audi r8

As is common with most facelifts, limited and the audi R8 on the cosmetic front and rear. Sheet structure and the body remained intact. Visible is the new version mainly changes to the headlights. They are flatter and have wider and deeper the R8 front on the street. At the rear are new LED lights. For never before in the automotive industry, there has been a "wiping" indicator. Audi has it. The light yellow band at the bottom of the lamp flashes, not just move from the inside outward. A very cool effect, and somehow fits Audi's claim, all to be a bit better than the competition. "For this deal, we had over a year with the European authorities," says Rupert Stadler, "but now we are the only world that offer such a feature is." Additional paint colors and new alloy wheels complete the exterior design features.

The major changes to the new audi R8 are happening under the hood glass. Since 85 percent of customers opt for the 2009 program taken to the ten-cylinder petrol engine, Audi offers the 385 kW/525 hp V10 engine, an uprated version called R8 V10 Plus page. The "Plus" means the R8 403 kW/550 hp, 540 Nm of torque and an acceleration in just 3.7 seconds from zero to 100 km / h What the V10 Plus is only slightly below the values ​​of limited to 333 units R8 GT.

The Ingolstadt donated the R8 also have a new switch box, the most important point of the model update. Many customers have been previously used with the sequential six-speed manual transmission (R tronic) in terms of shifting is not really satisfied. The criticism, Audi has taken to heart. The completely newly developed seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with two wet clutches to the gears move now with optimal dynamic promised Stadler. It celebrates its debut in the R8. But it would not be long before it is even with Audi Italian sister Lamborghini in the options list.

Continues to excel is the interior of the R8. A feel-good sports aluminum mix of leather, carbon fiber and brushed. The workmanship is excellent. And even though chief designer Egger has changed the layout of the cockpit anything, the audi R8 driver may continue to enjoy some new controls and the state of the art infotainment. There was definitely still need to catch up.

Will be debuting his 2013 Audi R8 V10 Plus public at the International Motor Show in late August in Moscow. Then prices will also be announced. As a small orientation may help advance the price of the current flagship model R8: start at $ 115,400.

Audi R8 Spyder Review

Audi R8 Spyder offers in addition to the 5.2 FSI Quattro now available with 4.2-liter engine. The R8 4.2 FSI Quattro Spyder makes 316 kW / 430 hp. It accelerates in 4.8 seconds from zero to 100 km / h and is 299 km / h. When transmission is optional sequential R-tronic is available. On average, consumes the R8 4.2 FSI Quattro Spyder with the R-tronic 13.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, with the manual gearbox there are an average of 14.9 liters. A recuperation system that recovers energy during braking is standard.

The 4.2 FSI, which comes in the form now in the R8 Coupe used offers from 4500 revolutions per minute and 6,000 rpm / torque of 430 Newton meters, in 3500-7500 Tours is it at least 90 percent of the maximum available . Audi R8 Spyder now with 4.2-liter engine, Audi R8 Spyder now with 4.2-liter engine

Included six-speed gearbox
As standard, the Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro Spyder, with its fully automatic soft top with a six-speed gearbox. It works with a compact dual-disc clutch. The shift knob is made of polished aluminum, the open setting of stainless steel.

The optional six-speed sequential gearbox transmits the R-tronic switching pulses electric, hydraulic changes gears and manages the clutch. The R-tronic has prepared a manual and an automatic level. In both cases, the driver can choose between two shift programs. In manual mode, it changes gears using the joystick on the center console or the paddles on the steering wheel - at high load and speed within a tenth of a second. The "Launch Control" ensures the best possible start: It regulates the engine speed and clutch engagement and accelerates the open two-seater with the ideal tire slippage.