Audi announced on December 20 that it will release the ” R8 V10 performance RWD ” (Audi R8 V10 performance RWD) in the European market in the first half of 2022. The base price in Germany is 149,000 euros (about 1920 million yen).
The “R8” is Audi’s flagship sports car. The current R8 is the second generation model and was announced at the Geneva Motor Show 2015 in the spring of 2015. In the fall of 2018, following the first full-scale improvement since its debut, an improved new model was announced.
The R8 V10 Performance RWD is a higher performance version that replaces the “R8 V10 RWD” that appeared in the fall of 2019. There is no change in the fact that the 4WD “Quattro” is abolished and the model becomes a 2WD rear-wheel drive model. There are two body types, a coupe and a spider.
Exterior design of R8 V10 performance RWD
The sporty design is inspired by the racing car “R8 LMS GT4”. It features a wide, flat single-frame grille with a matte black finish, a large air intake R8 emblem, front lip spoilers and rear air outlet grids, and an oval tailpipe. The slit under the front hood is designed to be reminiscent of Audi’s “Sports Quattro”. There are 10 body colors. One of them is Askari Blue Metallic, which was previously dedicated to the “R8 V10 Performance Quattro”.
“R8 Performance” design package is available. Equipped with black Alcantara leather, Mercato blue contrast stitching and carbon trim.
The “Audi Virtual Cockpit” has a 12.3-inch screen. The R8 leather steering wheel is equipped with “Multifunction Plus”. You can use “Audi Drive Select” to start the engine, enable performance mode and control the Audi virtual cockpit. It can be equipped with new “R8 bucket seats” and sports seats finished in leather and Alcantara. The “RWD” emblem was attached to the front of the passenger seat.
â—† 0-100km / h Acceleration 3.7 seconds, maximum speed 329km / h
The midship of the R8 V10 Performance RWD will be equipped with a direct-injection 5.2-liter V10 gasoline naturally aspirated engine. The maximum output is 570ps and the maximum torque is 56.1kgm. The maximum output of the R8 V10 RWD is 540ps and the maximum torque is 55.1kgm, while the power is increased by 30ps and the torque is increased by 1kgm. The transmission is combined with the 7-speed “S tronic”.
Depending on the driving situation, the LSD distributes torque to the left and right of the rear wheels, pursuing high traction even when the road is wet. The body is made of aluminum with the introduction of the “Audi Space Frame (ASF)” design, and the large parts are made of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic). The R8 V10 Performance RWD weighs 1590kg for the coupe and 1695kg for the spider. The front-rear weight distribution is 40:60.
The power performance of the coupe is 0-100km / h acceleration 3.7 seconds, maximum speed 329km / h, and the spider is 0-100km / h acceleration 3.8 seconds, maximum speed 327km / h. R8 V10 RWD coupe 0-100km / h acceleration 3.7 seconds, maximum speed 320km / h, spider 0-100km / h acceleration 3.8 seconds, maximum speed 318km / h, 0-100km / h acceleration does not change However, the maximum speed is 9km / h.
â—† Undercarriage tuned exclusively for rear-wheel drive
The suspension and driving dynamics of the R8 V10 Performance RWD have been specially balanced for rear-wheel drive vehicles. The ESC can control the drift in sport mode with a suspension setup and control system. The power steering has been specially tuned. 19-inch tires and wheels are standard equipment on the suspension. Optional 245 / 30R20 tires on the front and 305 / 30R20 tires and cup wheels on the rear can be selected.
For the first time in the rear-wheel drive R8, “dynamic steering” can be selected as an option. As a result, you can enjoy dynamic driving with more direct steering on winding roads. In addition, we take pride in supporting steering when parking and improving comfort.
Equipped with Wave Design’s 18-inch high-performance braking system as standard equipment. It can optionally be equipped with a 19-inch high-performance ceramic braking system. It also adopted a CFK stabilizer.
