Audi R8

Audi’s second generation R8 V10 Plus featurs a naturally aspirated 5.2 litre, V10 engine outputting 610bhp and 57.10kgm torque. The new R8 also houses a modified all-wheel drive Quattro system.

Revealed first at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the new Audi R8 V10 was launched in India at the 13th Auto Expo priced at Rs 2.47 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi). The sports car has looks to die for featuring large honey-comb mesh grille in front and bigger air-intakes. Cabin gets a premium treatment and a host of technical aides like the configurable 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit and newly developed bucket seats etc. Under the hood, is the high capacity 5.2 litre, naturally aspirated V10 engine outputting massive power. The 7-speed S-tronic gearbox with three driving modes channelizes drive to permanent quattro all-wheel drive system.

Audi R8 V10 Plus Exterior

Audi has kept the styling simple yet appealing rendering R8 the perfect sports car look. The front end features a single-frame honey-comb mesh grille and futuristic LED headlamps.  There is also an option for laser lights that can double the range to 600 meters. The sharp lines on the large hood and flared wheel arches on side along with 20 inch alloy wheels and ORVMs go well with the sporty semblance. Rear comes with CRPF fixed rear wing and diffuser placed between tailpipes.

Audi R8 V10 Plus Interior

Inside, Audi R8 V10 Plus features new bucket seats wrapped with premium leather upholstery and 12.3 inch virtual cockpit that replaces most of the buttons and knobs seen in the preceding model.

Audi R8 V10 Plus Engine Specifications & Transmission

The powerful 5.2 litre, naturally aspirated V10 engine powering R8 is rated at 610bhp. Transmission channelizing power to the quattro all-wheel drive system is a seven-speed S-tronic unit with three driving modes. The engine sprints to 100km/h mark from rest in lightning fast 3.2 seconds and hits top speed mark of 330km/h which is pretty impressive.

Audi R8 V10 Plus Accessories & Infotainment

The sports car gets an option for the 500-Watt Bang & Olufsen sound system,  Audi phone box, MMI navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi’s virtual cockpit, Audi’s music interface, Bluetooth interface.

Audi R8 V10 Plus Braking & Handling

The vigorous braking power is provided by ceramic brakes, front gets the 6-piston fixed-calliper brake and rear is equipped with the 4-piston fixed-calliper brake.

Audi R8 V10 Plus Comfort & Convenience

Bucket seats with heated function, climate control, power adjusting and power folding ORVMs with integrated LED indicators and storage package are some of the on board comfort features.

Audi R8 V10 Plus Wheels & Tyres

The forged aluminium wheels are available in multiple designs and finish options  including 10-spoke Y gloss turned finish, 5-twin-spoke design in matte titanium look and 5-twin-spoke  in gloss anthracite black gloss finish.

Audi R8 V10 Plus Competition

The luxury sposts car segment in India is petite in size and offers only a handful of models, in this segment R8 V10 Plus fights rivals including Mercedes-Benz AMT GT, BMW i8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage.