AUDI R8

AUDI R8 HISTORY
The Audi R8 is a mid-engined sports car introduced by the German automaker Audi in 2006
The R8 is based on the Audi Space Frame, largely derived from the Lamborghini Gallardo. It is built by Audi AG's wholly owned private subsidiary company, quattro GmbH


Audi announced in 2005 that the name of the successful R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, appearing at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show and 2003 International Motor Show. The R8 was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. There is some confusion with the name, which the car shares with the Le Mans winning R8 LMP and also the 1989 Mk2 Rover 200, codenamed R8.

Interior

The seats show a distinctive but subtle shine, matching the science fiction feel of the dashboard. With curving contours the seats clearly betray the comfort they offer as they silently sing a siren's song to the potential driver. The sleek adjustment levers at its base take no steps away from the metallic, futuristic feel of the Audi R8. Situated between the front seats is what seems like an extension of the dashboard sporting the parking brake and cup holders for the comfort of the driver and passenger. Sharing this space is the shifter, which is surrounded at its base with a reflective metallic disk. The shifter knob itself is a simple shape and it too sports the metallic color of its base.

Engine Specifications
The top speed of the Audi R8 is reported at 187 mph (301 km/h).
The 0-60 mph (96 km/h) speed is reported at an incredible 4.4 seconds.
To top that off, the 1/4th mile (400 m) time has been registered at 12.5 seconds at 113.2 mph (182.2 km/h).









The Audi R8 also features a V8 (4.2 L) or a V12 (6.0 L) engine (with a V10 planned) along with a 4.2 L (4163 cc) displacement. Finally, it is important to know that the engine clocks in at 414 bhp (309 kW) at an incredible 7800 rpm. The default transmission is a standard Audi manual gearbox or an Audi "R-tronic" gearbox. These transmission options are also available on the Lamborghini Gallardo, yet another feature these two cars share in common.
This arrangement allows the driver to do anything from simply drive around town doing errands or maneuvering heavy city traffic. With a top speed of 301 km/h, the Audi R8 is sure to impress any potential driver. For anyone brave enough to truly open it up, this engine can eat up highway like a light snack. The best part about it is the sound it puts out, when the engine is running slowly, it is a strong, yet dulled hum, a beautiful but unobtrusive sound. Once the driver takes it past 5,000 rpm the beast really wakes up and lets loose its roar. Any fan of speed and power would hunger for more , which the 4.2L V8 FSI could easily provide.