The R8 is the first production Audi bearing the name and genes of a successful racing sportscar and is therefore an excellent base from which to build up Audi's first big customer sport programme. Audi R8 is a racing sportscar equipped with high-calibre technology and the typical Audi qualities, but which is nevertheless easy to handle.
The heart of the R8 is a high-revving 4.2-liter engine that delivers 430 horsepower at 7,900 rpm. Peak torque is 316 lb-ft from 4,500 to 6,000 rpm, with no less than 90 per cent of this output maintained from 3,500 all the way to 7,600 rpm. The claimed zero-to-62 mph time is 4.6 seconds, though that number is likely conservative.
Throughout the 2008 and 2009 model years, critics applauded Audi for meeting its goal, but still wished for a stronger engine. Audi satisfies their desires in 2010 with the introduction of a 525-horsepower V10 engine -- the same as in the 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo. In addition to its out-of-this-world exterior design, the 2010 Audi R8 is praised for its combination of lightening speed, sporty handling dynamics and daily driving comfort. Plus, its cabin is roomy and offers comfortable, supportive seating for two.
For 2012, the R8 is available in three core guises: the Spyder (convertible), Coupe, and R8 GT. The Spyder and Coupe are two takes on the standard R8, while the GT sharpens both looks and performance to the next level. All three share the same basic low-slung, cabin-forward, athletic-haunched stance, however, as well as the same key styling elements, like the aggressive front end, the side "blades," and the brow-like LED daytime running lights.
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The Coupe and Spyder are both available with a choice of either a 4.2-liter V-8 rated at 430 horsepower or a 5.2-liter V-10 good for 525 horsepower. Either will provide exhilarating performance, but the big V-10 is the way to go if you're hankering for real speed. Of course, the most focused of the group, the R8 GT, is an even better choice in that regard, generating 560 horsepower from a tuned version of the same V-10, with less weight, a more focused setup, and better overall handling.
All R8s handle very well, however, owing to their rear-biased quattro all-wheel drive, mid-engine weight distribution, and finely tuned magnetic-ride suspension settings.
Inside, the R8 is surprisingly roomy, with tall drivers finding no fault in space available. Materials are high-quality, the design is modern and appealing, and all of the Audi technology and convenience options you'd expect are available, including MMI navigation with real-time traffic, Bluetooth, and a high-end audio system.
The R8 has three engines available for 2012. The 2012 Audi R8 continues to impress shoppers with its exotic sports car performance and comfortable ride at a price that undercuts many of its exotic sports car rivals.
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