Word on the street is that Audi has some pretty interesting test mules for the next-generation R8 running our in Germany. Reports have suggested that Audi is also testing an R8 with a 2.5 TFSI and a 3.0 TFSi with rear-wheel-drive and an S-tronic match. “It’s all part of Audi’s experimentation in downsizing,” one source [...]
Recalls really seem to be the buzz as of recent. So here’s another recall. Volkswagen is issuing one for 920 2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyder units. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a fuel leak may occur. The cars in trouble were built between May 18, 2010 and June 21, 2011. Owners would be able [...]
Some luxury carmakers provide a program and service that allows buyers to customize their cars very specifically for a premium price. Some of things that the program provides include custom colors and special and unique options. For instance, BMW has their BMW Individual program while Audi has their Audi Exclusive program. Now, for the first [...]
This is one of those rare moments where the looks of a car is actually distracting from the power. MTM, a tuner out of Germany, has recreated an Audi R8 that has the potential to be literally blindingly beautiful. The body of the car is covered in a very flashy, yet stunning mirror finish that [...]
Audi’s win at this 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans with its diesel-powered R18 put the German automaker in a celebratory mood and to celebrate, the company is offering a limited run edition of the Audi R8. Known as the Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition, the model is powered by the same 4.2 liter V8 [...]
At this year’s White Tie and Tiara Ball, which takes place at the home of Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish, Audi donated two special-edition R8 Spyder models featuring a mirror-like chrome finish to attract the highest possible bids to raise money for the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF). “Sir Elton John’s fundraising [...]
Following the debut of the 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder, the German automaker has updated the Audi R8 GT coupe for the 2012 model year. First time at egmCarTech? Visit our home page for the latest news. As the first limited production sports car by Audi, only 33 units will be made worldwide with just [...]
Audi has just dropped a promotional video for the new 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder, which will go on sale in the United States later this year. Prices of the 2012 R8 GT Spyder will be announced closer to launch. For now, go enjoy the video after the jump. Check out our original post on [...]
After all the sketches and spy shots, Audi has finally unveiled the new 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder. Power for the 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder comes from 5.2 liter FSI V10 that produces 560 horsepower and a peak torque of 398 lb-ft. That means each unit of horsepower has(6.46 lb). Mated to a 6-speed [...]
Audi announced today that it has delivered the first of 333 Audi R8 GT units. A Phantom Black Audi R8 GT was delivered to a customer in UK at the Audi Forum in Neckarsulm. “The limited-edition, top-of-the-line model of the R8 family is built in a production shop at the Neckarsulm site and was sold out [...]
