Wednesday, March 10, 2010
   
Text Size

R8

Audi R15 TDI Wins Efficiency Trophy in the U.S

Audi - R8

  • Rain brings “Petit Le Mans” race to an early end
  • Classification after less than five of the scheduled 10 hours
  • Audi R15 TDI winner of the “Michelin GreenX Challenge”

Ingolstadt/Atlanta – Audi Sport Team Joest’s test entry in the 1000-mile “Petit Le Mans” race at Road Atlanta (U.S. state of Georgia) had an unexpected outcome: The American endurance classic had to be red flagged just before half-time due to torrential rainfall. Although Audi had led almost entirely, the two R15 TDI prototypes were only classified in third and fourth positions. Small consolation: The Diesel-powered racing car won the efficiency award “Michelin GreenX Challenge” – a trophy awarded to the most environmentally friendly car.

Read more: Audi R15 TDI Wins Efficiency Trophy in the U.S

 

The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro - Breathtakingly Dynamic Open-Top Driving

Audi - R8

Audi R8, The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro - Breathtakingly Dynamic Open-Top Driving
  • Audi high-performance sports car with lightweight cloth top
  • Distinctive styling, carbon fibre body parts
  • Mid-mounted V10 engine producing 386 kW (525 hp) and exceptional performance

Exceptional performance and breathtaking dynamism coupled with the intense sensations of open-top driving: Audi presents the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro. Its lightweight cloth top opens and closes fully automatically; several body parts are made of a carbon fibre composite material.

Read more: The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro - Breathtakingly Dynamic Open-Top Driving

   

Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro Blasts into Showrooms

Audi - R8

Audi R8, Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro Blasts into Showrooms
  • New 5.2 litre V10 engine for R8 sports coupe
  • Audi Space Frame, mid-ship engine and quattro all-wheel drive combine to produce a true thoroughbred
  • V10 will continue the success of the V8 version in Australia

Audi’s extraordinary R8 sports coupe has a new leader – the V10 version is now available in Australia.

Read more: Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro Blasts into Showrooms

   

Unveiled in Detroit: the Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro

Audi - R8

  • The new 5.2-litre, ten-cylinder engine puts out 525 hp
  • Sprint to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, top speed 316 km/h
  • High-performance sports car with striking design

Detroit – Audi is introducing the next variant of its top-of-the-line model – the Audi R8 V10.

Read more: Unveiled in Detroit: the Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro

   

The Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro: Breathtaking Performance

Audi - R8

Audi R8, The Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro: Breathtaking Performance
  • The new 5.2-litre, ten-cylinder engine outs 386 kW
  • Sprint to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, top speed 316 km/h
  • High-performance sports car with striking design

Ingolstadt – Audi is launching the next variant of its top-of-the-line model. With the R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start – and now comes the R8 V10. Its 5.2-litre, ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW and 530 Nm of torque, which makes for breathtaking performance. With superior Audi technologies such as quattro all-wheel drive, the lightweight aluminium body, the innovative all-LED headlights, and its striking design, the R8 V10 takes pole position against the competition.

Read more: The Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro: Breathtaking Performance

   

The Audi R8 Wins Best "Sports Car 2007" Award

Audi - R8

Audi R8, The Audi R8 Wins Best The new Audi R8 sports coupe has been awarded the title of best “Sports Car 2007” by Autobild Sports Cars monthly magazine. The award is one of the German car industry’s most sought-after prizes.

The winning trophy was presented to Werner Frowein, Managing Director of Audi’s quattro GmbH division, during the magazine’s “Race Night”, held at the annual Essen Motor Show. The Audi subsidiary is responsible for developing and manufacturing the 309 kilowatt mid-engined R8 sports car, a superb sports coupe which is hand-built at quattro GmbH in Neckarsulm.

Read more: The Audi R8 Wins Best "Sports Car 2007" Award

   

Free Newsletter

e-mail address:


Who's Online

We have 70 guests online