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Unveiled: Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro

INGOLSTADT, Germany — Audi is rolling out an even higher-performance edition of its flagship, the R8 5.2 FSI Quattro, with a 518-horsepower V10, a top speed of 196 mph and a price tag of $180,000.

The R8 5.2 adapts the 5.2-liter V10 from the Lamborghini Gallardo, slightly detuned for use in the all-wheel-drive Audi coupe. A nearly identical version of the same engine will power Audi's new $330,000 R8 LMS racing car that's being developed for GT3 events in 2009.

In the R8 5.2, the normally aspirated, direct-injection 10-cylinder engine makes 518 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. It can be mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or an R tronic sequential automatic with steering-wheel-mounted rocker switches.

Audi says the car can zip from zero to 60 mph in less than 3.9 seconds but will return up to 17 mpg in average fuel economy with the R tronic. Both transmissions come with a launch control program for quick starts with electronically controlled tire-slip reduction.

The R8 5.2 rides on unique 10-spoke 19-inch wheels, shod with 235/35R-19 rubber in front and 295/30R-19s in the rear. High-performance ceramic brakes with composite discs are optional.

Audi has made subtle visual changes to distinguish the V10 variant from the standard eight-cylinder R8. In addition to all-LED headlamps (toight as fuck), the R8 5.2 gets wider side sills, matte aluminum exhaust grilles, a larger rear window, chrome single-frame grille, accented side blades, and front air inlets and front apron lip painted in high-gloss black.

Inside Line says: Compared with the new R8 LMS racing car, the R8 5.2 should look like a bargain when it arrives in German showrooms in the spring. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent

[2K5 325i]

I'm sold!!!

I''ll start saving now.
-Chris

[TheCyrax]

Not feeling the wheels.

[Year's_End]

All-LED headlights ftmfw. That's all I have to say.

This just bumped my love for the R8 up like 518 notches. Lovin' the LP560-esque rear bumper design (with the blacked out midsection), and the wheels don't disappoint in the slightest. This car is going to be a beast.

Btw, a claimed 0-60 in less than 3.9s is something to be excited about. What's that? Did you say GTR? Oh wait, no LC...that means you're not gonna be breaking into the sub-4s range. Btw, I don't hate the GTR, I just hate Nissan for pulling the wool over everyone's eyes.

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Originally Posted by TheCyrax

Not feeling the wheels.

They're sorta aftermarkety looking, but they fit the R8's overall design theme, so imo they work.

[.:bHd:.]

Kinda expected more. I thought it would have had wider fenders and different looking bumpers. 0-60 in 3.9 is crazy but not worth 180,000 imo. Id rather have the regular for 120,000

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Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

Kinda expected more. I thought it would have had wider fenders and different looking bumpers. 0-60 in 3.9 is crazy but not worth 180,000 imo. Id rather have the regular for 120,000

Lots of supercars don't even have flared fenders. For example, the LP560, CGT, and Enzo make due without them. I think they managed to pull of an extremely classy yet aggressive design, which isn't an easy feat. Btw, they claim 0-60 times of less than 3.9s.

You're getting all LED headlights, (optional) CC brakes, bigger rubber, an amazing engine, more aggressive bumper styling, and launch control that won't void your warranty. It's a bargain version of the LP560 in my eyes.

BMW needs to get their shit together and make a competitor asap.

[Krueger///M3]

Sick, but Ill take an LP560-4 for that price. Verde Ithaca please.

[Los Angeles]

Originally Posted by Krueger///M3

Sick, but Ill take an LP560-4 for that price. Verde Ithaca please.

LP560 goes for $250,000.

[Kev]

Nice, the first time that I've said that to an R8

[Krueger///M3]

When you figure in the markup that will undoubtedly be put on this car, I doubt it will be that much different. And if you can afford a 180k+ car, I'm sure you can afford a 250k one.

[Los Angeles]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Btw, a claimed 0-60 in less than 3.9s is something to be excited about. What's that? Did you say GTR? Oh wait, no LC...that means you're not gonna be breaking into the sub-4s range. Btw, I don't hate the GTR, I just hate Nissan for pulling the wool over everyone's eyes.

Doesn't make sense to compare this to the GT-R.

GT-R is $80k before mark-up. (~$100k after)

This car is $180k before mark-up. (~$200k+ after)

Audi R8 4.2 is $120k before mark-up. (~$150-170k after)

That's a HUGE price gap.

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Originally Posted by Krueger///M3

When you figure in the markup that will undoubtedly be put on this car, I doubt it will be that much different. And if you can afford a 180k+ car, I'm sure you can afford a 250k one.

People that have that kind of money are usually the ones who are wise enough to know not to waste money on a markup as ridiculous as $50k.

It's the people buying $300-400k+ cars like LP640s, SLRs, CGTs, etc etc that couldn't give a flip.

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Originally Posted by Los Angeles

Doesn't make sense to compare this to the GT-R.

GT-R is $80k before mark-up. (~$100k after)

This car is $180k before mark-up. (~$200k+ after)

Audi R8 4.2 is $120k before mark-up. (~$150-170k after)

That's a HUGE price gap.

I'm giving Nissan a hard time. Cheel.

[.:bHd:.]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Lots of supercars don't even have flared fenders. For example, the LP560, CGT, and Enzo make due without them. I think they managed to pull of an extremely classy yet aggressive design, which isn't an easy feat. Btw, they claim 0-60 times of less than 3.9s.

You're getting all LED headlights, (optional) CC brakes, bigger rubber, an amazing engine, more aggressive bumper styling, and launch control that won't void your warranty. It's a bargain version of the LP560 in my eyes.

BMW needs to get their shit together and make a competitor asap.

Lots of supercars dont have that stuff because they're already designed like that but when a faster version comes out you can easily tell that its different. Look at the F430 Scuderia.

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Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

Lots of supercars dont have that stuff because they're already designed like that but when a faster version comes out you can easily tell that its different. Look at the F430 Scuderia.

The F430 Scudi has the same respective exterior enhancements as the R8 5.2.
-Fenders are not flared. In fact the F430 hardly has any flared fenders to begin with.
-Different bumpers (same concept for the R8)
-More aggressive side vents (again, same concept)
-Stripes (R8 has different headlights and larger rear glass)
-Wheels (yup)
-Brakes (yup)
-Engine (yup)
-Mirrors (silver on the R8)

[ZStig]

i'd rather have a used lambo

[jlspeed29]

isnt the motor on this the same or similar to the Gallardo engine?

[.:bHd:.]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

The F430 Scudi has the same respective exterior enhancements as the R8 5.2.
-Fenders are not flared. In fact the F430 hardly has any flared fenders to begin with.
-Different bumpers (same concept for the R8)
-More aggressive side vents (again, same concept)
-Stripes (R8 has different headlights and larger rear glass)
-Wheels (yup)
-Brakes (yup)
-Engine (yup)
-Mirrors (silver on the R8)

Lol you dont get the point dude. Its should be easily distinguishable. If you see this car are you gonna go up close to the headlights to make sure its all LEDs so you'll know its the faster version. Look at the M5 compared to the 5 series. M3 to the 3 series. You can tell They're Ms from far away.

[gshb]

i dunno...the mags have gotten the GTR 0-60 in 3.9 without LC. for 180k, why not just get the real thing and buy a gallardo?

but the weird thing is the 235 front 295 rear tires. isnt that too wide of a gap? even though its mid engined, since its AWD wouldnt this produce some unwanted understeer?

[2K5 325i]

Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

Lol you dont get the point dude. Its should be easily distinguishable. If you see this car are you gonna go up close to the headlights to make sure its all LEDs so you'll know its the faster version. Look at the M5 compared to the 5 series. M3 to the 3 series. You can tell They're Ms from far away.

I guess you'll just have to take the super subtle hint that it ripped away from you 3x faster and you no longer get to "examine" the stripes or bumpers because it has left your field of view.

I agree it should be styled a little more aggressively, but tons of aftermarket companies offer aesthetic bumpers replacements to make it looks as mean as your old stepfather- while still being a pavement pounding supercar.

Best bargain supercar I've ever heard of. (/don't respect Nissan's GTR warranty policy... bitches)
-Chris

[Hula-Hula]

Awesome! This car will be interesting! Can I have a black one with 6 speed manual please?
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