Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Quattro
The best car at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show has got to be the Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Quattro, which also made its world debut alongside the Audi Sportback Concept car. Powered by the 5.2-Liter V10 engine from the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, the mid-engined 2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Quattro packs a serious punch while the exterior styling of Audi’s new flagship model has also received a subtle update, including all-LED headlights!
The naturally aspirated 5.2-Liter V10 engine will has dry sump lubrication and produces a maximum of 525 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 391 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. This, combined with a weight of only 3,571 lb, thanks to a aluminum body, a six-speed manual transmission (a sequential R tronic transmission is available as an option) and a the all-wheel drive Quattro system propels the Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Quattro to a scorching zero to 62 mph time of just 3.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 196.35 mph! Eight piton brake calipers at the front and four piston brake calipers at the rear, as well as large ventilated and perforated brake disks all round are responsible for stopping the R8 V10 Quattro. In addition, a ceramic brake system that provides even better stopping power is available as an option.
The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Quattro will be available on the show room floor from the second quarter of 2009 and will retail at a basic price of € 142,400.
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