AUTOMOTIVE
Top speed of 329 km / h
This mid-mounted engine sports car leaves others in the dust , accelerating from zero to 100 km / h in 3.7 seconds ( 3.8 seconds for the Spyder ) with a top speed of 329 km / h ( 327 km / h for the Spyder ). The crown jewel of the new R8 is the renowned naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 FSI motor with unparalleled sound , lightning-fast reaction and incredible liveliness . In the R8 V10 performance RWD , the aggregate has an output of 419 kW ( 570 PS ) 23 and brings up to 550 newton meters of torque , which it distributes to its rear wheels with its seven-gear S tronic . That ’ s 10 newton meters more torque than the Audi R8 V10 RWD . A mechanical limited slip differential distributes the torque ideally based on the driving situation , ensuring prime traction even when the roads are wet . As with all R8s , the body is built of aluminum using the Audi Space Frame ( ASF ) design , with large parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic ( CFRP ). The Coupé version of the R8 V10 performance RWD thus weighs a mere 1590 kilograms , with the Spyder version weighing in at 1695 kilograms .
Controlled drifts are possible
The suspension and driving dynamics are specifically balanced for the rear-wheel drive . When Sport Mode is activated in the Electronic Stabilization Control ( ESC ), the suspension setup and control systems will allow controlled drifts . The electromechanical power steering provides close contact with the road . Dynamic steering , available for the first time for the rear-wheel drive R8 , provides even more precise reaction and feedback . This makes driving more dynamic through more direct steering , for example on curvy country roads or when turning . It also increases comfort by making steering easier , such as when parking or maneuvering . The RWD sport suspension is adapted specifically for rear-wheel drive , has double wishbones and a passive differential lock . The axle distribution is 40:60 . Extra-light 19 and 20-inch aluminum cast wheels ensure precise handling and lane control in quick turns . Cup wheels in 245 / 30 R20 up front and 305 / 30 R20 at the back , are available optionally and provide extra grip and dynamics . An 18-inch high-performance steel braking system with a wave design and an optional 19-inch high-performance ceramic braking system provide the necessary deceleration .
Issue 49 2021 The Art of Luxury
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