Audi R8 cars. "Audi R8": characteristics, price, photos and reviews from specialists. A sports car that deserves respect

The history of the Audi R8 car dates back to 2006 - it was then that the production version of the car debuted in Paris. True, it was preceded by a concept sports car demonstrated in Frankfurt in 2003. However, it should be noted that this is the case where the production version is not very different from its predecessor.

New level

I would like to say that the release of the Audi R8 was truly a very important event for the entire company. Together with him, the entire concern, for the first time in its life, entered the list of those companies that manufacture the most expensive sports cars. The company has reached a completely new level and has earned a higher status in the automotive industry.

This model very successfully combines the concern's experience, the latest developments, the best modern technologies and a very special design. Therefore, it is not surprising that this model made a real splash in the automotive industry.

Design and decoration

So, if we talk about the appearance of the Audi R8 (photos of the car clearly demonstrate its luxurious design), the first thing to note is the diode strips made from tiny flashlights that are built into the headlights. The decorative body panels located on the side also stand out.

It is also interesting that all optical devices in the car are LED - including even brake lights and turn indicators. Diodes have certain advantages over the usual incandescent lamps. Firstly, their work lasts much longer, secondly, less energy is consumed and, finally, they are smaller in size. The body, by the way, is also quite compact. The lines of the model are swift, smooth and graceful - this design perfectly emphasizes the traditional round wheel arches.

Interior

As for the salon, one thing can be said here: being in it is a sheer pleasure. Maximum comfortable seats that take the shape of the back of the driver and passengers, room in the legs, everything is designed in the same style. There is not a single slightest detail here that could be a hint of negligence - exclusively expensive, high-quality materials and genuine leather. It is very easy to manage, since it contains only everything you need. In addition, it is even slightly turned towards the driver to make it easier for him to navigate.

Engine - power indicator

This car is equipped with an eight-cylinder V-engine that offers excellent performance. Its motor is located in the central compartment - as intended by the manufacturer. The company's engineers specially developed a special space frame. The maximum power that the engine can produce is 420 horsepower, and the torque reaches 43.8 kg/m (4500-6000 rpm).

301 km/h - this is what the Audi R8 can drive. In order to accelerate to 100 km/h, it takes very little time - only 4.6 seconds. It should be noted that today the R8 is the most powerful and fastest car produced under the Audi brand. For this model, two types of gearbox are offered - 6-speed (mechanical) and R-Tronic, but it is installed only by individual order. This is a manual transmission with built-in automatic and manual shift functions.

Features of the package

When discussing the Audi R8, the characteristics of this car and its components, special attention should be paid to its brakes. There are a total of 24 working pistons, and 8 of them work on the front wheels. Thanks to such powerful brakes, it will not be difficult to stop the car even at its maximum speed.

If we talk about the standard equipment, then this Audi model has 4 composite wheels, the creation of which was based on aluminum. However, if this option does not suit the potential buyer, then you can order brake discs made of ceramics. They can easily withstand a ride in race mode. In general, the equipment meets all generally accepted standards. These include 18-inch wheels, a high-quality audio system with a bright 7-inch display, and a sidelight system. And this is just a small list of what the Audi R8 can boast of.

A sports car that deserves respect

"Audi R8 Spider" is a model that really deserves special attention. It is equipped with an automatic drive and features body elements made of carbon fiber. And the roof of the car opens in less than 20 seconds, even when driving at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

Its engine is many times more powerful than that of many other models. We are talking about a 10-cylinder V-shaped engine with a volume of 5.2 liters. In order to accelerate to “hundreds”, the car needs only four seconds, and to reach the “200” mark it takes 12.7 seconds. And finally, about the maximum speed - it is 313 km/h.

"Audi R8 Spyder" is a real supercar, which embodies the best modern technologies. For example, an aluminum frame, or a permanent drive, and even a microphone built into this car will appeal to lovers of comfortable high-speed driving. For this purpose, the machine comes with everything, and even more. It is possible to place an individual order - many buy adaptive adjustable suspension, sports seats, improved acoustics and carbon-ceramic brakes.

Such a car is not only a faithful “iron horse”, but also an indicator of excellent taste. This can be understood only by looking at the Audi R8. Photos of this powerful car will not leave any connoisseur of sports models indifferent.

The Audi R8 RWS debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt International Auto Show. The model is positioned as a more driver-oriented modification, and its prefix means “Rear Wheel Series”. It received a rather unusual technical filling, a retouched interior and a unique design. It is not difficult to distinguish this version from the standard one. The large hexagonal radiator grille catches your eye. It is painted matte black and consists of many small plastic cells. Behind the side windows there are small glossy inserts, and on the doors you can see plastic trims in body color. Moreover, for an additional fee, the manufacturer can apply elegant longitudinal stripes to the body. In general, the car has received several pleasant cosmetic changes that perfectly emphasize its non-standard layout.

Dimensions

The Audi Air 8 is a sporty mid-engine two-seater, available in two versions: coupe and roadster. Its overall dimensions are: length 4426 mm, width 1940 mm, height 1240 mm, and wheelbase 2650 mm. The ground clearance of the model is quite small - only 100 millimeters. Such a low ground clearance, coupled with good weight distribution, gives the model amazing handling. It is perfectly prepared for racing on race tracks, but can also travel on public roads.

Compared to its all-wheel drive sibling, the RWS has received several noticeable changes. The mass balance along the axles has shifted slightly in favor of the rear and is 40.6:59.4. In addition, engineers made changes to the algorithms for the steering and adaptive suspension, and the stabilization system received a special mode designed for cornering in a controlled drift.

Specifications

The car received the engine from the standard model, a seven-speed preselective robotic variable gearbox and exclusively rear-wheel drive. Despite the reduced functionality compared to the all-wheel drive model, engineers assure that this version is much more fun and interesting to drive.

The engine of the Audi R8 RWS is a large naturally aspirated petrol V10 with a volume of 5204 cubic centimeters. Despite the absence of a supercharging system, the innovative gas distribution mechanism, coupled with a solid displacement, allowed engineers to squeeze out 540 horsepower at 7800 rpm and 540 Nm of torque at 6500 crankshaft rpm. Compared to the basic version, RWS has lost some dynamics. Due to loss of traction, the car accelerates to hundreds in 3.7 (+0.2 s) seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 320 kilometers per hour. With such a herd and power, you shouldn’t hope for efficiency. Fuel consumption will be 19 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers in city driving, 8.6 liters on the highway and 12.4 liters of fuel per hundred in the combined cycle.

Bottom line

RWS is a fundamentally new model for the German manufacturer. It has a dynamic and memorable design, which will perfectly emphasize the individuality and status of its owner in society. This car will look great both on public roads and on the race track. The interior is a realm of exclusive finishing materials, sporty ergonomics and comfort. Despite the “hot” nature of the model, even a long trip should not cause unnecessary inconvenience. The manufacturer is well aware that the heart and soul of every supercar is its engine. That is why the model is equipped with an excellent power unit, which is the quintessence of innovative technologies and legendary German quality. The Audi R8 RWS can give a lot of emotions to a true driving fan.

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Technical characteristics of the Audi R8

coupe

• width 1,940mm
• length 4,426mm
• height 1,245mm
• ground clearance 100mm
• seats 2

roadster

Convertible (roadster)

• width 1,940mm
• length 4,426mm
• height 1,245mm
• ground clearance 100mm
• seats 2

Generations

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This model is a landmark for Audi. With it, the German company for the first time entered the narrow segment of expensive supercars of a cluster of modern automotive technologies. “R8” is a new status for “Audi”, a demonstration of the capabilities of a successful company. Winning is akin to a jackpot in a casino, with the difference that here the success was achieved by precise calculation, and not by blind luck. Maybe that’s why we were invited to Las Vegas, this universal center of excitement, to get acquainted with the new product.

Price: from 9,900,000 rub.

A sports car that was released to replace the first generation. This model was presented in 2015 at the Geneva Motor Show. It was the most interesting car at the exhibition, but before the presentation, the manufacturer himself declassified all the data about the new coupe.

The appearance of the Audi R8 2018-2019 is truly beautiful and undoubtedly attracts attention. The front part is equipped with a large hexagonal grille, narrow LED headlights under which air intakes are located. Yes, the muzzle was not only created to attract attention, engineers also worked on it, improving the aerodynamics of the model.

If you look at the car in profile, you can see the similarity with the previous generation, which was probably created to make the car recognizable. The door opening handle is in a slightly unusual place (you can see it in the photo), since the door is made in such a way that streamlined air flows into the air intake to cool the engine and brakes. Also attracting a lot of attention are the large discs, which by the way are of different diameters - the front ones are 20 and the rear are 19.

From the rear, the car looks no less attractive thanks to the large spoiler, excellent optics and diffuser. By the way, the exhaust pipes are located on the sides of the diffuser and you may not see them at first, since they have a non-standard shape and fit perfectly into the overall design of the model.

Dimensions:

• length – 4426 mm;
• width – 1940 mm;
• height – 1240 mm;
• wheelbase – 2650 mm.

Specifications

The engine of the restyled version is exactly the same as the previous V8, but it already produces 10 hp. more. The V10 engine, which was offered as an additional option, remained the same and its characteristics did not change. But there is also a V10 Plus engine that produces 550 hp. and allows you to accelerate the car to a hundred in just 3.5 seconds. In this version of the engine, the maximum speed is 317 km/h. A version of a car with such an engine costs over 7,500,000 rubles, which is very expensive.

The Audi R8 engine has an all-wheel drive system, which allowed the car to achieve such good dynamics.

The car unit does not consume much fuel, the engineers made sure that the coupe was not too expensive to operate, in the end it turned out that the engines consume 12-15 liters of good 98 gasoline per 100 kilometers, but the problem is that such consumption This happens only when driving calmly, and this car is unlikely to be bought specifically for this driving style, and it turns out that when driving dynamically and quickly, the car consumes 2-3 times more fuel.

Subsequently, a completely different S-Tronic transmission with 7 steps was installed on the new version of the Audi R8 2018-2019, but a 6-speed manual gearbox is also available in the restyled version.

Salon

Unlike many sports cars, the interior turned out to be very good and beautiful. The interior had a lot of aluminum and carbon parts, this was done as decoration, but also to make the car look as sporty inside as it does outside.

The interior contains many elements for a comfortable ride, such as a multimedia system, climate control, rear view camera, electrically adjustable mirrors and seats, etc. That is, the interior was made in such a way that the sports car could be used on the highway, but also easily moved around in the city without any special difficulties.

For music lovers, the coupe has 12 speakers in the cabin, which provides simply amazing acoustics.

The interior of the Audi R8 2018 uses only high-quality materials, such as carbon fiber, leather and Alcantara. The build quality is of course at the highest level, the steering wheel has multimedia controls, and the dashboard has a large display, or rather, it is a large display, which displays absolutely all the information about the car, from the speedometer to the navigation system. The center console houses beautifully designed climate control controls. The car has become more comfortable, as the manufacturer has slightly increased the space and added a little comfort. For ease of use of multimedia, there is a washer near the gearbox selector.

List of systems offered both as standard and for an additional fee:

• navigation system;
• multimedia system;
• touchscreen;
• high-quality audio system;
• multifunction steering wheel;
• LED head and rear optics;
• airbags;
• electric parking brake;
• climate control;
• adaptive cruise control;
• start-stop;
• light sensor;
• Rain sensor;
• tire pressure sensor.

Of course, the set can be completely different and it is always possible to install whatever your heart desires into the interior if you have enough money, but this is not the entire list of everything that is in this car.

The company calls the Audi R8 2018-2019 the main competitor of the car, since it also has all-wheel drive and approximately the same price.

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The mid-engine, rear-wheel drive Audi R8 coupe began production at the plant in Neckarsulm, Germany, in 2006. The first such model in the history of the brand was designed using some elements of the platform from "", the car body was made with extensive use of aluminum, all versions had all-wheel drive with a viscous coupling in the front wheel drive.

In 2009, an open version of the Audi R8 Spyder appeared in the lineup, and later the car became the first production car in the world with full LED headlights.

Initially, the supercar was equipped with a V8 4.2 naturally aspirated petrol engine with a power of 420 hp. With. (later - 430 hp), and in 2009 the car received a ten-cylinder 5.2 FSI engine, developing 525 or 550 hp. With. The car was equipped with a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed R tronic robotic gearbox, but in 2012 it was replaced by a more modern preselective robot with two S tronic clutches.

Versions with V10 engines boosted to 560 and 570 hp were also produced in small quantities. s., aerodynamic body kit, reinforced brakes and retuned suspension.

The production of the first generation Audi R8 continued until 2015. Coupes and roadsters were offered on the Russian market at prices starting from 8 million rubles.

Audi R8 engine table

2nd generation, 2015

The Audi R8 is a mid-engine sports car available in coupe and roadster body styles. Second generation cars have been produced in Germany since 2015.

The car, created on a common platform with the Lamborghini Huracan model, is equipped with a V10 5.2 FSI petrol engine with a power of 570 or 620 hp. With. in combination with a seven-speed robotic gearbox. Drive - full.

Until 2018, the Audi R8 was officially supplied to the Russian market. We offered only coupes at prices starting from 11.2 million rubles.

After restyling in 2019, the supercar received a changed design, new interior materials, different suspension and steering settings, as well as a more powerful engine (before restyling, it developed 540 or 610 horsepower).