Showing posts with label r8. Show all posts
Showing posts with label r8. Show all posts
Monday, February 9, 2015
2015 Audi R8 Competition
Audi of America announces the debut of the powerful 2015 R8 competition at the upcoming 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The R8 competition redefines the iconic R8 as the pinnacle of Audi performance with 570 hp and racing-inspired, lightweight matte carbon elements.
“The limited-edition Audi R8 competition is the closest road car to our R8 LMS ultra race car that has won virtually every race around the world,” said Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America. “It is designed for the driving enthusiast and we’re excited to bring 60 units as a limited-edition to the U.S.”
The high-performance R8 competition features a 570hp 5.2L V10 mated exclusively to a seven-speed S tronic and a sport exhaust system with black high-gloss tailpipes. This combination results in a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph, making it the fastest R8 ever offered.
The R8 competition is engineered to push the limits, sharing the same naturally aspirated V10 FSI engine as the Audi R8 LMS race car which has won Daytona and Nuerburgring 24 hour races as well as all other major GT races around the globe. The award-winning GT-engine represents the pinnacle of durability, requiring its first major service after approximately 13,000 miles under race conditions or approximately one full race season. Competitor engines require a major service after one 24 hour race.
Further enhancing the unmistakable Audi R8 competition design are striking matte carbon exterior elements consisting of a fixed rear spoiler, engine bay, mirror housings, flics, side blades, front spoiler and rear diffusor. The combination of the carbon elements lower the weight of the R8 competition and also provide greater downforce. Gloss black wheels with 305 cross-section rear tires and ceramic brakes with anodized red brake calipers provide a stunning contrast to the matte carbon fiber elements. Inside, drivers will find a matte carbon fiber treatment including the center console and illuminated “R8 competition” door sill inlays. The R8 competition is an Audi exclusive line vehicle, which allows the driver to pair a variety of interior and exterior colors and choose from a selection of wheel finishes for a striking look designed to meet driver needs and tastes.
A total of 60 units will be produced at the R8 production facility in Neckarsulm, Germany. Customers can begin ordering the Audi R8 competition as of early November with deliveries expected as of the beginning of 2015.
(Audi Press Release)
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
New 2015 Audi R8 LMX Review
New 2015 Audi R8 LMX Review
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New 2015 Audi R8 LMX Review - The current-era Audi R8 is getting primed to enter its last year available as the automaker is now trying an upgraded form. In any case, the Germans havent abandoned the current R8 simply yet.
Beginning this hot time of year, clients will have the capacity to secure a much all the more compelling rendition of the V-10 variant which will convey the LMX name and sit on the V-10 Plus . In addition a critical force knock, the LMX likewise profits from far reaching Audi Exclusive medicine with various bespoke parts included all around.
An exceptional blue paint work, new wheels, carbon-fiber fortified plastic segments, and a cowhide-wrapped cockpit are just a couple of the characteristics found on the new release. Yet all the more critically, the new games auto is fitted with Audis laser light engineering, long ago seen on the R18 e-tron quattro race auto .
Despite the fact that just 99 units are situated to be manufactured, the Audi R8 LMX will turn into the first processing way-set vehicle to convey laser headlamps, grabbing the accomplishment from German rival BMW who will propel a comparative engineering in the i8 sports auto later in the not so distant future. A tricky move from Audi, who is presumably acquainting the LMX just with jab at the Bavarian organization.
Specifications :
Specifications :
- year: 2015
- make: Audi
- Model: R8
- price: $ 289000
- Engine: V10
- Transmission: seven-speed S tronic
- Horsepower @ RPM: 570
- Torque @ RPM: 398
- Displacement: 5.2 L
- 0-60 time: 3.4 sec.
- Top Speed: 198.8 mph
Exterior
From the start the LMX looks almost indistinguishable to the standard R8, however once its points of interest are taken independently, a more selective model begins to come to fruition. The primary things that get the attention are the exceptional Ara Blue paint, which profits from a gem impact complete, and the somewhat bigger back wing. The wing is made out of carbon-fiber strengthened polymer (CFRP) and sports a matte tone, much the same as the front spoiler lip, the motor blanket, the mirror lodgings, and the back diffuser. The special 19-inch wheels are given by the organizations Exclusive division.
Moreover, the R8 trademark front grille, and additionally the front delta grilles and back outlet grille, have gained a Titanium Gray completion while the fumes funnels have been painted in polished-dark.
Laser Light "Vision"
Returning to the cool laser light headlamps, the units have been produced with assistance from the organizations motorsport division, which actualized the innovation on the R18 e-tron quattro race auto. Equipped for producing a cone of light with double the reach of LED lights, the laser spots are enacted once the vehicle achieves 37 miles for every hour. To keep the laser lights from meddling with approaching way clients, Audi fitted the vehicle with a canny Polaroid-based sensor system.
Interior
Despite the fact that inside progressions are constrained to blue stresses and complexity sewing, these unobtrusive upgrades are more than welcome given the way that Audi chose to offer the R8 LMX with a calm, yet exhausting dark inner part. Particularly, the Nappa calfskin seats offer a Sepang Blue jewel example while the backrest spreads are wrapped in the same Ara Blue tint as the external shell.
The differentiating topic proceeds with Sepang Blue sewing on the stopping brake lever, the middle tunnel comfort, and the controlling wheel, while the dark Alcantara featuring and the Nappa cowhide coating the entryway boards acquire the same blue precious stone example seen on the seats.
Adjusting off the lodge are Matte Carbon embeds in the middle support and in the entryways and enlightened aluminum trims bearing the autos constrained release number incorporated into the CFRP entryway ledges.
Drivetrain
The R8 LMX is controlled by a beefed-up adaptation of the all-powerful 5.2-liter V-10 motor that conveys 570 drive and 398 pound-feet of torque. That is 45 torque and 8 pound-feet of torque more than the standarV-10 model, which interprets into enhanced increasing speed times and top rate. The 0 to 62 mph sprint can now be attained in only 3.4 seconds - 0.4 seconds speedier than the customary R8 V-10 - while top pace is evaluated at 199 mph.
Prices
Planned to land in showrooms this middle of the year, the Audi R8 LMX will begin from €210,000 in Germany - about $289,000 at current trade rates. The games auto will be inherent just 99 units.
Competitors
Porsche 911 Turbo S
The Porsche 911 Turbo S may not profit from ten chambers, yet it does pack a considerable measure force, having 560 torque available to it. The natural 3.8-liter level-six motor empowers the games auto to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.1 seconds, 0.3 second snappier than the R8 LMX (which profits from additional 10 drive) on its path to a top pace of 197 mph.
The vehicle comes with any seven-speed combined clutch system PDK transmitting, a vehicle start/stop system as well as a great all-new, digitally manipulated Porsche Traction force Operations system.
Despite the fact that it kept its natural appearance, the new 911 Turbo was fitted with another front sash, updated headlamps, bigger air admissions and brand-new full-LED headlamps. The taillights and the fumes framework have likewise been updated. Discounted since September 2013, the 911 Turbo S is estimated from $182,050.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
Somewhat more effective than the 911 Turbo S yet lost about five stallions when contrasted with the R8 LMX, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S moves around because of 565 strength and 457 pound-feet of torque pressed out of a 6.0-liter V-12 motor.
Furnished with another Sportshift III computerized manual transmission and a fumes framework determined from the one fitted in the One-77, the V12 Vantage S needs 3.7 seconds to achieve 60 mph from a standing begin, being slower the both the 911 Turbo S and the R8 LMX. Be that as it may, the British sports auto is the one and only of the three to achieve a top rate of 205 mph.
Stuffed with high-end standard characteristics, for example, carbon-fiber front splitter and back diffuser and a full cowhide and Alcantara inner part, the V12 Vantage S might be had for $184,99 - New 2015 Audi R8 LMX Review
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