— We are proud to have retained 100 percent awareness of our car, which can not be confused with one another — said at the presentation of the Audi R8 2nd generation head of Audi in Russia Achim Saurer. — The new R8 is also a full-fledged successor to the previous car, retaining all of its important properties and adding to them new technological developments.
Unlike the first generation, releases including atmospheric V8, the new Audi R8 will have only 10-cylinder engine, but in two different settings: V10 power of 540 hp and V10 + power 610 hp In Russia, only to bring top-end version, which is characterized by the following figures: acceleration to 100 km / h — in 3.2 seconds, 200 km / h — in 9.9 seconds, the torque — 560 Nm and a top speed of 330 km / h.
The car is equipped with a 7-speed gearbox S-tronic, which implies the ability to start with launch control at high speeds. There is also and economical mode of movement «cylinder by demand», implying the possibility of engine 5 cylinders at low and medium load. A coasting mode allows to achieve fuel savings of 13% compared with the vehicle of the previous generation.
The top version of the V10 + is additionally equipped with ceramic discs, which in addition to all other benefits can reduce unsprung weight by approximately 40% compared with the standard braking system. Improvements are also affected and space frame which are now performed on 14% carbon, 13% of the aluminum sheet, and the rest of the cast aluminum. Thanks to this rigidity has increased by 40% and reduced the car's weight by 200 kg, and that given the fact that the new Audi R8 is equipped with a much more severe than the previous version of the system.
The basic version of the car is equipped with LED optics, as well as additional equipment is offered laser beam technology. The range of illumination in this case is 600 meters, which is about 2 times longer than the LED-technology, or xenon.
When creating interior was observed monocoque concept, implying a complete orientation of all of the controls and displays on the driver, and still leaves the Audi R8 sports car feeling single. Access to most functions and settings are located on the wheel, including road mode switches «wet», «dry», «snow».
In Russia, the Audi R8 V10 plus is available to order from September. The first cars will appear at dealers in October. In Russia this year a quota of 13 vehicles, seven of which have already been reserved for pre-order customers.
