2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro











Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro is the new variant of the top of the line model. With the Audi R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the beginning - and now comes the Audi R8 V10. Its 5.2 liters, ten-cylinder churns to 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, making impressive performance. With technologies such as Audi quattro all-wheel drive, the lightweight aluminum body, all the innovative LED headlights, and its striking design, the Audi R8 V10 takes pole position against the competition.

The Audi R8 V10 is the cumulative result of the expertise of Audi wins Le Mans chain. Its naturally aspirated engine combines racing technology, including dry sump lubrication with gasoline direct injection FSI. The ten-cylinder design is the perfect synthesis for maximum performance impressive, powerful pulling power, and low weight. Since 2009, this engine will also show its potential in racetracks in the world - the new Audi R8 Audi GT3 racing car is the development of equipment for the customer in accordance with the GT3.

The V10 engine in the production of the sports car will be almost identical in construction to the racing version. Its displacement is 5204 cc, which offers a 6500 rpm 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque at 8000 rpm higher power 386 kW (525 hp).


The specific power is 100.9 hp per liter of displacement - and each one only has to drive CV 3.09 kilograms (6.91 pounds) in weight, the Audi R8 V10 in the version with the six-speed manual gearshift weighs only 1,620 kilograms (3,571 pounds). The engine of the accounts of 258 kilograms (569 pounds) - that only 31 kilos (68 pounds) more than the V8.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro rockets from zero to 100 km / h (62.14 mph) in 3.9 seconds. In the version with the change in sequence R e reaches 200 km / h (124.27 mph) in another 8.1 seconds. Even then, their power diminishes only propulsion is sufficient to reach a maximum speed of 316 kph (196.35 mph). The overwhelming strength, spontaneity and the momentum of the acceleration, the more the sound of the engine - all of these impressions come together in an impressive sports car experience. The V10 is a concert with growling low tones and powerful high notes, which grows as a great Fortissimo engine revolutions. This acceleration noise does not reach its limit of up to 8700 rpm.

The 5.2 liter engine uses direct injection in accordance with the principles developed by Audi FSI. A rail system injects fuel into the combustion chamber up to 120 bar pressure. Direct injection reduces susceptibility to shocks and provides a certain amount of cooling by evaporation of fuel, which in turn supports a high compression ratio of 12.5:1. This in turn contributes to superior performance and improved fuel economy. The Audi R8 V10 R e in an average of 13.7 liters per 100 km (17.17 U.S. mpg).

For maximum dynamic low center of gravity of the engine

The refinement of the technique to ten times longer cylinders include dry sump lubrication, which allows the engine to be mounted low in the chassis. The wide angle of 90 degrees cylinders also have a low center of gravity. The casing is a high strength aluminum alloy castings produced in a complex process. The rods are of forged steel, aluminum pistons. All four camshafts are driven by the chain and each can be adjusted through 42 degrees. This provides a wide latitude in controlling the valve timing. In combination with the straight lines flow optimized the intake manifold, this improves the load in the range of speeds.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro is a six-speed transmission. A precise and smooth shifting manual transmission comes as standard equipment. Electronics sequential R is available as an option. The gearshift has a high tech feel real - with rocker switches on the steering wheel and the shorter travel time is generally less than one tenth of a second. When the driver is the launch of the Control Program by clicking a button, the Audi R8 V10 off in a fiery start with fast electronic tire slip - with both the R and the electronic manual transmission.

One factor contributing to the broad initiative of the traction and safety of driving the Audi R8 V10 during the competition is quattro all-wheel drive - which is the superior technology, particularly for high performance sports car. Four-wheel power grab more than two. Allowing the driver to step on the gas when it goes before a curve. It is not only traction that benefits, but also the dynamics and transverse stability.

44 to 56 percent - the ideal distribution of axle load

The Audi R8 chassis offers dynamic and surprising levels of comfort over long distances. This high-performance sports car from Audi eagerly answered any direction instant action easily achieve lateral acceleration of up to 1.2 grams, and handles any situation with excellent driving safety. Mid-engine design provides an ideal distribution of axle load of 44 to 56 percent.

Aluminum wheel double wishbones front and rear suspensions - a classic racing technology - have been optimized for a neutral self-steering characteristics. Even more than in the eight-cylinder A8, this configuration is designed for maximum performance. 19-inch wheels fitted with a display of tire-pressure monitoring are standard. His 10-S spoke exclusively designed for the Audi R8 V10. Tire sizes 235/35 front and 295/30 rear.

The car has a shock of high-end technology as standard: Audi magnetic ride adapts to the characteristics of the suspension in milliseconds to the nature of the road surface and driving style. Suspended in the oil shocks are small magnetic particles when a voltage is applied, reorganize so that reduce the flow of oil through the valves.

In the Audi R8 V10, the deceleration is provided by a very muscular braking system - eight pistons at the front and four in the rear to capture the brake disks, which are ventilated and drilled to ensure the free transfer of heat. The brake discs on the front axle has a diameter of 380 millimeters (15), covering the rear discs 356 millimeters (14).

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro is available with an optional ceramic brake discs which are made of a composite material that contains high-strength carbon fibers and abrasion-resistant silicon carbide. These are especially light, their combined weight is nine kilograms (19.84 pounds) less than the weight of equivalent steel discs. Ceramic brakes can easily cope with the demands of the toughest races, it does not corrode and have a service life typical of 300,000 kilometers (186,400 miles). Their attachments are painted charcoal gray and emblazoned with the words "Audi ceramic."

Typically Audi, Sharp curved lines and an elegant roof

The wide, full shape of the Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro appear to hug the road. The proportions and muscular wheel wells prominent highlight its potential. The style of high precision of the lines and the elegant curve of the roof is typical of Audi. A continuous optical contour connects the front wheel wells, side and rear. Situated well forward, the cabin is visually half the engine design. The vertical air tablespoons (sideblades) on the sides are also indicative of the location of the engine. The massive gas layer of aluminum is mounted flush in the right sideblade.

The design of the Audi R8 has already impressed experts, as evidenced by the double victory in the "World Car of the Year Awards 2008." In the ten-cylinder model, the style has deepened further.

The front air intake, which feed air coolers, and the lip of the front apron painted in glossy black. The number of crossed keys has been reduced from four to two. The fins of a single frame of the grill with a striking chrome finish.

A most distinctive feature of the Audi R8 V10 are all LED headlights as standard equipment. Audi is the first automaker to use LEDs for high beam, low beam, daytime running lights and turn signals. Each lighthouse includes 54 high-technology, these light sources. With a color temperature of 6000 degrees Kelvin LED light resembles daylight, which is less tiring for the eyes in night driving. Other advantages include bright LED lighting, low energy consumption, and a virtually unlimited shelf life.

Special details also distinguish the body of the Audi R8 V10. His sideblades are more pronounced than in the eight-cylinder version. The side sills are more striking and larger exhaust vents in the rear windows look of aluminum. Through the large rear window, the ten-cylinder is clearly visible on his technique consummate beauty.

When in motion, the Audi high-performance sports car creates a burden that keeps it firmly in contact with the road - thanks to a rear spoiler that deploys automatically at 100 km / h and fully enclosed the bottom, ending abruptly in a hike - curves diffuser. The dominant color in the back is glossy black, including the configuration of the LED tail lights. The vents in the rear also have only two crossed keys, and the exhaust system and ending with two large oval exhaust pipes.

Audi sets the example - in body weight and stiffness

The body of a sports car should be particularly light and rigid. Audi meets these requirements with the technology of the Audi Space Frame (ASF) and its high-tech aluminum construction. The body-on-white Audi R8 V10 engine which includes a lightweight magnesium frame, weighs only 210 kilograms (463 pounds), and the quality of its lightweight design - the ratio of weight to the torsional rigidity - is the best sports car in the segment. The body is composed profile extrusions, sheet aluminum castings shield very complex, all linked by 99 meters (325 feet) beads, rivets 782, and 308 special screws.

The interior of the Audi R8 V10 offers a unique career in the level of luxury. Its dominant feature is called monoposto - a broad arc that contains the wheel and the cabin. As always in an Audi, the workforce is of the highest quality. The surfaces of the dashboard and doors are lined with fine materials and decorated with precisely stitched decorative seams. Many personalization solutions available: Audi supplies leather in a wide range of colors, packages of carbon and a piano lacquer finish, or a tailor-made set of luggage. quattro GmbH, which has developed and is producing the Audi R8 V10 also offers solutions for non-conventional.

The useful life of the Audi R8 V10 is based in part on its spacious interior made possible by the long wheelbase of 2.65 meters (8.69 feet). Drivers and passengers of any size, you'll find a perfect sitting position. The visibility is also surprisingly good. Slender pillars hinged obliquely forward optimize the field of vision. Another advantage for a daily use is the trunk: 100 liters (3.53 cubic feet) fit under the front hood, other 90 liters (3.18 cubic feet) can be stowed behind the seats. There is also room for two golf bags.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro combines its colossal performance with a generous complement of standard equipment. Highlights heating Fine Nappa leather seats, a driver information system, the navigation system plus and the sound of Bang & Olufsen system with deluxe automatic air conditioning and an alarm system. The instruments and knob of the gear rings are decorated with red, the footrest and rocker switches are an electronics R aluminum finish.

The options list includes other attractive features - such as the Audi parking system advanced with rearview camera and its many Audi Exclusive customization options. Several packages of leather with a touch of luxury, while the seats of the Audi exclusive program that a high degree of concentration in the atmosphere of racing Audi R8 V10.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro will run in Germany in the second quarter of 2009 at a base price of 142,400 euros.

2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro











Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro is the next variant of its top-of-the-line model. With the Audi R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start - and now comes the Audi R8 V10. Its 5.2-liter, ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, which makes for breathtaking performance. With superior Audi technologies such as quattro all-wheel drive, the lightweight aluminum body, the innovative all-LED headlights, and its striking design, the Audi R8 V10 takes pole position against the competition.

The Audi R8 V10 is the result of cumulative know-how from Audi's string of Le Mans victories. Its naturally aspirated engine combines racing technology such as dry sump lubrication with FSI gasoline direct injection. The ten-cylinder design is the perfect synthesis for impressive top performance, mighty pulling power, and low weight. Starting in 2009, this engine will also prove its potential on the world's racetracks - in the new Audi R8 GT3 racing car Audi is developing for customer teams in conformance with the GT3 rules.

The V10 engine in the production sports car will be almost identical in construction to the one in the racing version. Its displacement is 5,204 cc, at 6,500 rpm it delivers 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, at 8,000 rpm its power tops out at 386 kW (525 hp).


The specific power output is 100.9 hp per liter of displacement - and each hp has to propel only 3.09 kilograms (6.91 lb) of weight, because the Audi R8 V10 in the version with the six-speed manual gearshift weighs only 1,620 kilograms (3571 lb). The engine accounts for 258 of these kilograms (569 lb) - that's only 31 kilos (68 lb) more than the V8.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro rockets from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.9 seconds. In the version with the sequentially shifting R tronic it reaches 200 km/h (124.27 mph) in another 8.1 seconds. Even then its propulsive power hardly lessens: it's sufficient to reach a top speed of 316 km/h (196.35 mph). The immense force, the spontaneity and the thrust of the acceleration, plus the sound of the engine - all these impressions coalesce into a breathtaking sports car experience. The V10 plays a concert with growling bass tones and powerful high notes, which grows into a grandiose fortissimo as the engine revs up. This sonorous acceleration doesn't reach its limit until 8,700 rpm.

The 5.2-liter powerplant uses direct injection according to the FSI principle developed by Audi. A common rail system injects the fuel into the combustion chambers with up to 120 bar of pressure. Direct injection reduces the susceptibility to knocking and provides a certain amount of cooling through the evaporation of the fuel, which in turn supports a high compression ratio of 12.5:1. This in turn contributes to superior performance and improves fuel economy. The Audi R8 V10 with R tronic gets by on an average of 13.7 liters per 100 km (17.17 US mpg).

For maximum dynamics: low center of gravity engine

The technical refinements of the long-stroke ten-cylinder engine include dry sump lubrication, which allows the engine to be mounted low within the chassis. The wide cylinder angle of 90 degrees also makes for a low center of gravity. The crankcase is a high-strength aluminum-alloy casting produced in a complex process. The connecting rods are made of forged steel, the pistons of aluminum. The four camshafts are chain-driven and each is adjustable through 42 degrees. This provides great latitude in controlling the valve timing. In combination with the straight, flow-optimized ducts of the intake manifold, this improves the charge throughout the entire speed range.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro has a six-speed transmission. A precise and smooth-shifting manual transmission comes as standard equipment. The sequential R tronic is available as an option. The high-tech gearshift conveys an authentic racing feel - with the rocker switches at the steering wheel and the short shifting times of usually less than one-tenth of a second. When the driver actuates the Launch Control program by pressing a button, the Audi R8 V10 takes off in a vehement quick-start with electronically controlled tire slip - both with the R tronic and with the manual transmission.

A contributing factor to the wide lead in traction and driving safety of the Audi R8 V10 over the competition is quattro all-wheel drive - it's the superior technology especially for a high-performance sports car. Four powered wheels get more grip than two. They enable the driver to step on the gas sooner when coming out of a curve. It's not only the traction that benefits, but also the transverse dynamics and the stability.

44 to 56 percent - the ideal axle load distribution

The Audi R8 chassis offers both dynamic performance and astonishing levels of comfort on long distances. This high-performance sports car from Audi eagerly responds to any steering action with instant ease, achieves lateral acceleration of up to 1.2 g, and handles any situation with superb driving safety. Its mid-engine design provides an ideal axle load distribution of 44 to 56 percent.

The wheel suspensions on dual aluminum wishbones front and rear - a classic racing technology - are optimized for neutral self-steering characteristics. Even more than in the eight-cylinder R8, this setup is designed for maximum performance. 19-inch wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring display are standard equipment. Their 10-spoke Y design is exclusive to the Audi R8 V10. Tire sizes are 235/35 front and 295/30 rear.

The car features a high-end damper technology as standard: Audi magnetic ride adapts the characteristics of the suspension in milliseconds to the nature of the road surface and to the driving style. Suspended in the oil of the shock absorbers are tiny magnetic particles which, when a voltage is applied, rearrange themselves so as to slow down the flow of oil through the valves.

In the Audi R8 V10, deceleration is provided by an extremely muscular braking system - eight brake pistons at the front and four at the rear grasp the brake disks, which are ventilated and perforated to ensure unimpeded heat transfer. The brake disks on the front axle have a diameter of 380 millimeters (15 in); the rear discs span 356 millimeters (14 in).

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro is optionally available with a ceramic brake system whose disks are made of a composite material containing high-strength carbon fibers and abrasion-resistant silicon carbide. These are especially light: their combined weight is nine kilograms (19.84 lb) less than the weight of equivalent steel disks. The ceramic brakes can easily cope with the harsher requirements of racing, won't corrode, and have a typical service life of 300,000 kilometers (186,400 miles). Their calipers are painted charcoal gray and emblazoned with the inscription "Audi ceramic".

Typically Audi: Sharp lines and an elegantly curved roof

The wide, full shape of the Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro seems to hug the road. The brawny proportions and prominent wheel wells underscore its potential. The high-precision styling of the lines and the elegant curve of the roof are typical Audi features. A continuous contour optically connects the front, the wheel wells, the sides and the rear. Located well forward, the cab visually expresses the mid-engine design. The vertical air scoops (sideblades) on the sides are also indicative of the engine location. The massive aluminum gas cap is mounted flush within the right sideblade.

The design of the Audi R8 has already impressed experts, as evidenced by the double victory in the "World Car of the Year Awards 2008". In the ten-cylinder model, the styling has been sharpened up even more.

The front air inlets, which feed air to the coolers, and the lip of the front apron are painted in high-gloss black. The number of cross-braces has been reduced from four to two. The vanes of the single-frame grille have a striking chrome finish.

A very distinctive highlight of the Audi R8 V10 are the all-LED headlights as standard equipment. Audi is the world's first automaker to use LEDs for the high beam, low beam, daytime running lights, and turn signals. Each headlight integrates 54 of these high-tech light sources. With a color temperature of 6,000 Kelvin the LED light closely resembles daylight, which is less tiring to the eyes in night driving. Further advantages of the LEDs include brilliant illumination, low energy consumption, and a virtually unlimited service life.

Special details also distinguish the body of the Audi R8 V10. Its sideblades are more accentuated than in the eight-cylinder version. The side sills are more striking and wider; the exhaust grilles at the rear windows have a matt aluminum look. Through the large rear window, the ten-cylinder engine is clearly visible in its consummate technical beauty.

When in motion, this Audi high-performance sports car creates a downforce that keeps it in firm contact with the road - thanks to a rear spoiler which deploys automatically at 100 km/h and the fully enclosed underbody, which terminates in a sharply upward-curved diffuser. The dominant color at the rear end is high-gloss black, including the settings of the LED tail lights. The air outlets at the rear end also have only two cross-braces, and the exhaust system terminates in two large oval tailpipes.

Audi sets the example - in body weight and rigidity

The body of a sports car must be especially lightweight and rigid. Audi meets these requirements with the technology of the Audi Space Frame (ASF) and its high-tech aluminum construction. The body-in-white of the Audi R8 V10, which includes an engine frame made of ultra-light magnesium, weighs only 210 kilograms (463 lb), and the quality of its lightweight design - the relation of weight to torsional rigidity - is the best in the sports car segment. The body is composed of profile extrusions, sheet aluminum and very complex gusset castings, all held together by 99 meters (325 ft) of welding seams, 782 rivets, and 308 special screws.

The interior of the Audi R8 V10 provides a unique racing ambience at the luxury level. Its dominant element is the so-called monoposto - a wide arc that contains the steering wheel and the cockpit. As always in an Audi, the workmanship is of the highest quality. The surfaces of the dashboard and doors are lined with fine materials and adorned with precisely stitched decorative seams. Many customizing solutions are available: Audi supplies leather in a wide range of colors, packages with a carbon and piano-lacquer finish, or a made-to-measure luggage set. quattro GmbH, which has developed and is producing the Audi R8 V10, also provides solutions for unconventional requirements.

The great everyday utility of the Audi R8 V10 is based in part on its spacious interior made possible by the long wheelbase of 2.65 meters (8.69 ft). Drivers and passengers of any size will always find a perfect sitting position. Visibility too is surprisingly good. Slender hinge pillars optimize the obliquely forward field of view. Another advantage for convenient everyday use is the luggage space: 100 liters (3.53 cu ft) fit under the front hood, another 90 liters (3.18 cu ft) can be stowed behind the seats. There is also room for two golf bags.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro combines its colossal performance with a generous complement of standard equipment. Highlights include heatable seat covers made of Fine Nappa leather, a driver information system, the navigation system plus and the Bang & Olufsen sound system along with deluxe automatic air conditioning and an alarm system. The instruments and the gearshift knob are decorated with red rings; the footrests and the rocker switches of the R tronic have an aluminum finish.

The list of options includes other highly attractive features - such as the Audi parking system advanced with its integrated rearview camera or numerous Audi exclusive customization options. Various leather packages provide a luxurious touch, while the bucket seats from the Audi exclusive program bring a highly concentrated racing atmosphere into the Audi R8 V10.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro will be rolled out in Germany in the second quarter of 2009 at a basic price of EUR 142,400.

2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro











Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro


Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro is the next variant of its top-of-the-line model. With the Audi R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start - and now comes the Audi R8 V10. Its 5.2-liter, ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, which makes for breathtaking performance. With superior Audi technologies such as quattro all-wheel drive, the lightweight aluminum body, the innovative all-LED headlights, and its striking design, the Audi R8 V10 takes pole position against the competition.

The Audi R8 V10 is the result of cumulative know-how from Audi's string of Le Mans victories. Its naturally aspirated engine combines racing technology such as dry sump lubrication with FSI gasoline direct injection. The ten-cylinder design is the perfect synthesis for impressive top performance, mighty pulling power, and low weight. Starting in 2009, this engine will also prove its potential on the world's racetracks - in the new Audi R8 GT3 racing car Audi is developing for customer teams in conformance with the GT3 rules.

The V10 engine in the production sports car will be almost identical in construction to the one in the racing version. Its displacement is 5,204 cc, at 6,500 rpm it delivers 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, at 8,000 rpm its power tops out at 386 kW (525 hp).


The specific power output is 100.9 hp per liter of displacement - and each hp has to propel only 3.09 kilograms (6.91 lb) of weight, because the Audi R8 V10 in the version with the six-speed manual gearshift weighs only 1,620 kilograms (3571 lb). The engine accounts for 258 of these kilograms (569 lb) - that's only 31 kilos (68 lb) more than the V8.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro rockets from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.9 seconds. In the version with the sequentially shifting R tronic it reaches 200 km/h (124.27 mph) in another 8.1 seconds. Even then its propulsive power hardly lessens: it's sufficient to reach a top speed of 316 km/h (196.35 mph). The immense force, the spontaneity and the thrust of the acceleration, plus the sound of the engine - all these impressions coalesce into a breathtaking sports car experience. The V10 plays a concert with growling bass tones and powerful high notes, which grows into a grandiose fortissimo as the engine revs up. This sonorous acceleration doesn't reach its limit until 8,700 rpm.

The 5.2-liter powerplant uses direct injection according to the FSI principle developed by Audi. A common rail system injects the fuel into the combustion chambers with up to 120 bar of pressure. Direct injection reduces the susceptibility to knocking and provides a certain amount of cooling through the evaporation of the fuel, which in turn supports a high compression ratio of 12.5:1. This in turn contributes to superior performance and improves fuel economy. The Audi R8 V10 with R tronic gets by on an average of 13.7 liters per 100 km (17.17 US mpg).

For maximum dynamics: low center of gravity engine

The technical refinements of the long-stroke ten-cylinder engine include dry sump lubrication, which allows the engine to be mounted low within the chassis. The wide cylinder angle of 90 degrees also makes for a low center of gravity. The crankcase is a high-strength aluminum-alloy casting produced in a complex process. The connecting rods are made of forged steel, the pistons of aluminum. The four camshafts are chain-driven and each is adjustable through 42 degrees. This provides great latitude in controlling the valve timing. In combination with the straight, flow-optimized ducts of the intake manifold, this improves the charge throughout the entire speed range.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro has a six-speed transmission. A precise and smooth-shifting manual transmission comes as standard equipment. The sequential R tronic is available as an option. The high-tech gearshift conveys an authentic racing feel - with the rocker switches at the steering wheel and the short shifting times of usually less than one-tenth of a second. When the driver actuates the Launch Control program by pressing a button, the Audi R8 V10 takes off in a vehement quick-start with electronically controlled tire slip - both with the R tronic and with the manual transmission.

A contributing factor to the wide lead in traction and driving safety of the Audi R8 V10 over the competition is quattro all-wheel drive - it's the superior technology especially for a high-performance sports car. Four powered wheels get more grip than two. They enable the driver to step on the gas sooner when coming out of a curve. It's not only the traction that benefits, but also the transverse dynamics and the stability.

44 to 56 percent - the ideal axle load distribution

The Audi R8 chassis offers both dynamic performance and astonishing levels of comfort on long distances. This high-performance sports car from Audi eagerly responds to any steering action with instant ease, achieves lateral acceleration of up to 1.2 g, and handles any situation with superb driving safety. Its mid-engine design provides an ideal axle load distribution of 44 to 56 percent.

The wheel suspensions on dual aluminum wishbones front and rear - a classic racing technology - are optimized for neutral self-steering characteristics. Even more than in the eight-cylinder R8, this setup is designed for maximum performance. 19-inch wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring display are standard equipment. Their 10-spoke Y design is exclusive to the Audi R8 V10. Tire sizes are 235/35 front and 295/30 rear.

The car features a high-end damper technology as standard: Audi magnetic ride adapts the characteristics of the suspension in milliseconds to the nature of the road surface and to the driving style. Suspended in the oil of the shock absorbers are tiny magnetic particles which, when a voltage is applied, rearrange themselves so as to slow down the flow of oil through the valves.

In the Audi R8 V10, deceleration is provided by an extremely muscular braking system - eight brake pistons at the front and four at the rear grasp the brake disks, which are ventilated and perforated to ensure unimpeded heat transfer. The brake disks on the front axle have a diameter of 380 millimeters (15 in); the rear discs span 356 millimeters (14 in).

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro is optionally available with a ceramic brake system whose disks are made of a composite material containing high-strength carbon fibers and abrasion-resistant silicon carbide. These are especially light: their combined weight is nine kilograms (19.84 lb) less than the weight of equivalent steel disks. The ceramic brakes can easily cope with the harsher requirements of racing, won't corrode, and have a typical service life of 300,000 kilometers (186,400 miles). Their calipers are painted charcoal gray and emblazoned with the inscription "Audi ceramic".

Typically Audi: Sharp lines and an elegantly curved roof

The wide, full shape of the Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro seems to hug the road. The brawny proportions and prominent wheel wells underscore its potential. The high-precision styling of the lines and the elegant curve of the roof are typical Audi features. A continuous contour optically connects the front, the wheel wells, the sides and the rear. Located well forward, the cab visually expresses the mid-engine design. The vertical air scoops (sideblades) on the sides are also indicative of the engine location. The massive aluminum gas cap is mounted flush within the right sideblade.

The design of the Audi R8 has already impressed experts, as evidenced by the double victory in the "World Car of the Year Awards 2008". In the ten-cylinder model, the styling has been sharpened up even more.

The front air inlets, which feed air to the coolers, and the lip of the front apron are painted in high-gloss black. The number of cross-braces has been reduced from four to two. The vanes of the single-frame grille have a striking chrome finish.

A very distinctive highlight of the Audi R8 V10 are the all-LED headlights as standard equipment. Audi is the world's first automaker to use LEDs for the high beam, low beam, daytime running lights, and turn signals. Each headlight integrates 54 of these high-tech light sources. With a color temperature of 6,000 Kelvin the LED light closely resembles daylight, which is less tiring to the eyes in night driving. Further advantages of the LEDs include brilliant illumination, low energy consumption, and a virtually unlimited service life.

Special details also distinguish the body of the Audi R8 V10. Its sideblades are more accentuated than in the eight-cylinder version. The side sills are more striking and wider; the exhaust grilles at the rear windows have a matt aluminum look. Through the large rear window, the ten-cylinder engine is clearly visible in its consummate technical beauty.

When in motion, this Audi high-performance sports car creates a downforce that keeps it in firm contact with the road - thanks to a rear spoiler which deploys automatically at 100 km/h and the fully enclosed underbody, which terminates in a sharply upward-curved diffuser. The dominant color at the rear end is high-gloss black, including the settings of the LED tail lights. The air outlets at the rear end also have only two cross-braces, and the exhaust system terminates in two large oval tailpipes.

Audi sets the example - in body weight and rigidity

The body of a sports car must be especially lightweight and rigid. Audi meets these requirements with the technology of the Audi Space Frame (ASF) and its high-tech aluminum construction. The body-in-white of the Audi R8 V10, which includes an engine frame made of ultra-light magnesium, weighs only 210 kilograms (463 lb), and the quality of its lightweight design - the relation of weight to torsional rigidity - is the best in the sports car segment. The body is composed of profile extrusions, sheet aluminum and very complex gusset castings, all held together by 99 meters (325 ft) of welding seams, 782 rivets, and 308 special screws.

The interior of the Audi R8 V10 provides a unique racing ambience at the luxury level. Its dominant element is the so-called monoposto - a wide arc that contains the steering wheel and the cockpit. As always in an Audi, the workmanship is of the highest quality. The surfaces of the dashboard and doors are lined with fine materials and adorned with precisely stitched decorative seams. Many customizing solutions are available: Audi supplies leather in a wide range of colors, packages with a carbon and piano-lacquer finish, or a made-to-measure luggage set. quattro GmbH, which has developed and is producing the Audi R8 V10, also provides solutions for unconventional requirements.

The great everyday utility of the Audi R8 V10 is based in part on its spacious interior made possible by the long wheelbase of 2.65 meters (8.69 ft). Drivers and passengers of any size will always find a perfect sitting position. Visibility too is surprisingly good. Slender hinge pillars optimize the obliquely forward field of view. Another advantage for convenient everyday use is the luggage space: 100 liters (3.53 cu ft) fit under the front hood, another 90 liters (3.18 cu ft) can be stowed behind the seats. There is also room for two golf bags.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro combines its colossal performance with a generous complement of standard equipment. Highlights include heatable seat covers made of Fine Nappa leather, a driver information system, the navigation system plus and the Bang & Olufsen sound system along with deluxe automatic air conditioning and an alarm system. The instruments and the gearshift knob are decorated with red rings; the footrests and the rocker switches of the R tronic have an aluminum finish.

The list of options includes other highly attractive features - such as the Audi parking system advanced with its integrated rearview camera or numerous Audi exclusive customization options. Various leather packages provide a luxurious touch, while the bucket seats from the Audi exclusive program bring a highly concentrated racing atmosphere into the Audi R8 V10.

The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro will be rolled out in Germany in the second quarter of 2009 at a basic price of EUR 142,400.