Audi R8 - German sports perfection

It's been eight years since the German company Audi announced the release of the chic sports car Audi R8. It was in 2005 that the manufacturers of the most high-quality European machines informed the world about the appearance of a new model, the basis for the creation of which was the concept car Le Mans Quattro. This sports car debuted successfully in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, presenting the world with the power and beauty of the four-wheeled "beast", before this successful "24-hour race Le Mans".

Audi R8 collected all the stunning characteristics of this sports unit, combining them with the 70-year experience of engineers to create racing vehicles. Acquaintance with the powerful sports car begins with a rigid, but absolutely light aluminum body with a space frame. An interesting feature is the almost identical characteristics of the Audi P8 body with the Lamborghini Gallardo body.

A novelty of German engineers came to the podium with two variants of "heart". The first engine is a V8 engine with a direct injection system, the second is a V10 version, characterized by a dry sump lubrication system. Any of the options was equipped with two modes of active shock absorbers. And, of course, for the joy of fans of tracks and races, this powerful charismatic device had a full drive.

High level of comfort, rather spacious interior, super-modern design - these are the distinctive features of the Audi P8. The characteristics of this sports apparatus are surprisingly in harmony with the sporty coziness.

At present, a lover of a beautiful and powerful steel "beast" has the opportunity to purchase it in one of two body styles: a coupe or a convertible. At the same time the iron "horse" is equipped with one of two motors to choose from. So, there is an opportunity to become the owner of the Audi R8 car with a "flaming" heart V8 volume of 4.2 liters, which comes to life from the powerful force of 430 "horses". The maximum torque that this engine has is 317 Nm.

The second "heart" is equipped with ten cylinders of 5.2 liters, powered by 525 horsepower, and a torque of 391 Nm.

The power of the engine is transmitted by the all-wheel drive system to all wheels of the vehicle, while a slightly larger charge is concentrated on the rear pair. The motor of the unit harmoniously works with a standard six- speed manual gearbox or with its modification "R-Tronic".

The fan of this amazing device is given the opportunity to purchase an exclusive version of Audi P8 - Audi P8 GT 5,2. However, for this you need to try very hard: in addition to the fact that the cost of this car is higher than the standard version of P8 5.2 for 50,000 "green", so the release of this device is limited - only 90 copies produced specifically for American spaces.

For an additional fee, the customer receives an easier unit with reduced sound insulation and a stiffer suspension. The engine of the improved model remains the same as in the previous version - V10 volume of 5.2 liters. However, the power of the motor is increased to 560 "horses". In this case, the customer is provided with only one version of the checkpoint - a mechanical six-stage "R Tronic" box.

This predatory apparatus leaves the conveyors of the German concern for 6 years already. In 2013, a new generation of this model - Audi R8 Spyder - started.