First impressions of the Audi R8 V10

I will not surprise anyone if I say that the Audi R8 V10 is a great car. Its magnificence is confirmed literally by everyone. Starting from the exterior, ending with amazing controllability. Being at the wheel of this car is a pleasure. From the first minutes you wonder how easy it is to drive this vehicle. It would seem, it should be very difficult to keep on the road so fast car. But this is an absolute delusion. Audi R8 V10 fulfills any wishes of the driver on the road. If necessary, gain speed, he dials it, brakes it if necessary, brakes. This is the real dream of any driver.

The updated version of the Audi R8 V10 Spyder is quite different from the fellow. First of all I would like to note the work of engineers who reduced the center of gravity of the engine due to a new dry lubrication system. Base R8 has 8-piston calipers in front, and also 4-piston rear. The brake discs on it are 365 mm in diameter behind and 380 in front. If desired, you can install ceramic brakes, the wheels of which will be made of composite material. It, in turn, consists of silicon carbide and carbon fiber. The installation of these discs will increase the life of brakes up to 300 thousand kilometers.

To evaluate all the advantages of the Audi R8 2012, you need to test it on a racing track, which we did. Sitting more comfortably behind the wheel, and this is possible thanks to the ideal seat, start the car and press the button "sport". This action will make the car even more dynamic. We tested the car in rainy weather, but this did not in any way affect its obedience. The stabilization system and all wheel drive work brilliantly. In order to control the car, you need only a small correction of the steering wheel. This effect was the result of a decrease in the center of gravity, of which we have already spoken.

Inside the Audi R8 V10 you feel great. He who has already sat in it will remember the hereditary traits. Absolutely all the driver controls are centered around it. Passengers can hardly get information about the speed, because the speedometer with a tachometer is drowned in deep wells.

The first hundred on the speedometer flies instantly, it seems that the R8 just gnaws the asphalt under him. The transition from one transmission to another is felt literally by the whole body. For some, this is a drawback, but how do you feel the speed! For those who prefer a smoother gearshift, you need to choose a mechanical box. Naturally, the driver will have several times more to strain. A "machine" it can get rid of it.

Many experts call the Audi R8 V10 the most civil supercar, and we agree with this. As for the nearest competitors, it has a lower fuel consumption. It is perfectly suited for daily use. Even on Russian roads, he will be able to hold out for a long time without resorting to the services of service centers. However, it can not be said that it is inferior in terms of technical characteristics. If the car can survive in our country, then it certainly deserves the title of the most popular among its class.