When the Audi R8 originally made its debut, we thought it was the perfect car from the brand to feature a lot of special-edition models like Porsche’s 911. Well, Audi is doing just that. Following the debut of the Audi R8 GT, the company has now confirmed plans to launch a lightweight GT version of [...]
So you want the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder but don’t want to pay $161,000 for the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro manual or $170,000 for the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R tronic. Well, luckily Audi has just announced pricing on the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 quattro, which is powered by a 430-hp V8 [...]
The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder in Europe is now available for sale in the UK with the 4.2L V8 FSI engine alongside the existing 5.2-litre V10 FSI. The latest version of the 4.2L V8 gets an output increase from 420-hp to 430-hp with a maximum torque of 317 lb-ft. That allows that Audi R8 Spyder [...]
Tuning companies often put out sports packages for moderately fast cars; even sports cars like the Porsche 911 Turbo can see design teams try to upgrade the package. Truly rare, however, is the package for a full-on supercar to receive an extensive tuning and design pack. One such pack has come from Sport Wheels, a [...]
Audi has announce pricing on the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro, which will hit U.S. showrooms as early as next month. Prices will start at $161,000 for the R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro manual and $170,000 for the R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro R tronic. Audi will also offer the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro [...]
We’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Iron Man 2, which will hit theaters on May 7. Audi has just released a new commercial featuring Tony Stark driving and showing off his new convertible R8. Check out the commercial after the jump. Refresher: Power for the Audi R8 Sypder 5.2 FSI quattro comes from a [...]
Already making 525-hp from its 5.2L FSI direct-injected V10 engine, the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI is already a very powerful convertible. However, if you work at tuner ABT Sportsline that is not the case. The ABT engineers messed around with the 5.2L V10 engine to pump out a total of 600-hp, allowing the R8 [...]
Here is a little something to make your dull morning a little more exciting. Audi TV has just posted a commercial of the new 2010 Audi R8 Spyder V10 5.2 FSI quattro. Believe us, it’s definitely worth taking out 3 minutes for (because you’ll watch it twice). Refresher: Power for the Audi R8 Sypder 5.2 [...]
Key Competitors: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder, Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and Ferrari California. Power: 5.2L FSI direct-injected V10 ““ 525-hp/391 lb-ft of torque. Transmission: 6-speed manual standard, 6-speed R tronic automatic. Performance: 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds; top speed of 194 mph. Availability: 2010. Pricing: TBA. They say you should save the best for [...]
Tony Stark spied driving Audi R8 Spyder: Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) was spied driving to work in his brand new Audi R8 Spyder, which will make its official debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Power comes from a 525-hp V10 taking the R8 Spyder from 0 to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds with [...]
