The 2003 Frankfurt and Geneva auto shows witnessed the debut of Audi’s unprecedented R8 masterpiece that makes other luxury vehicles pale in comparison. Since the Audi factory produces only between eight and 15 of these coupes daily, they’re very close to a handcrafted vehicle. To date, only two design generations have existed and both have far surpassed more revolutionary and iconic models, both for speed and appearance, from the likes of Aston Martin, Lamborghini, and Porsche.<\/p>\n
Audi’s high-performance vehicle subsidiary Audi Sport GmbH produces the R8 from start to finish. They designed, developed, and manufactured it. Production of this meticulously produced roadster involves 70 workers per car and each worker will hand-fit more than 5,000 parts.<\/p>\n
First Generation Models<\/h3>\n
Type 42, the first production model, was manufactured from 2006 to 2015 and emulated the design of the Lamborghini Gallardo. Originally, there were two engine options: a V8 on the Audi V8 R8 Quattro, and a V10 engine on the 5.2 FSI, which had a manual transmission and a top speed of 196 mph.<\/p>\n
R8 Spyders were released a few years later as convertibles. The Quattro Spyder was released as a 5.2 but two years later, a V8 Spyder was released, which completed the range of the R8 coupes.<\/p>\n
In 2011, a high-performance R8 GT model appeared with the popular V10 engine and a maximum speed of 199 mph. Six-time LeMans winner Jacky Ickx called this model the best handling roadster available, but only 333 of them were ever manufactured.<\/p>\n
The R8 GT Spyder convertible was the last model in the first generation of these incredible vehicles. Only 333 of them were made and only 50 were sold in the U.S., so they’re very rare and very valuable.<\/p>\n
Second Generation<\/h3>\n
The second generation models of the R8 began output in 2015 and continue to the present. Second-generation coupes use the same engine and platform as the Lamborghini Huracan but lack the manual transmission option. Instead, they feature luxury amenities such as a navigation system and a backup camera. Not for the fuel-conscious, this incredible machine gets about 11 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway under optimal conditions.<\/p>\n
The first models of the second-generation coupes were the R8 Coupe V10 with the 5.2 FSI and the R8 Plus Coupe with a high-performance V10. The R8 Spyder was introduced in 2016 and is now available with the standard V10, as well as the V10 Plus Spyder.<\/p>\n
The year 2017 saw the unveiling of the rear-wheel-drive R8 RWS. The exclusion of the AWD system lightened the weight of the vehicle by more than 100 pounds, which further increased the maximum speed, which is more than 200 mph. Accelerating from zero to 60 in less than three seconds, the 2017 R8 can satisfy the speed needs of the most dedicated racing enthusiast, while the lighter weight also increased the fuel economy somewhat, as did the introduction of the RWD system.<\/p>\n
In 2019, the R8 V10 Performance Decennium was released to celebrate 10 years of the 5.2-liter FSI engine. The Decennium is available in phantom black pearl with black leather seats and a black interior, and a smooth steering wheel. Only 222 will be manufactured, so those who want to own this unique part of automotive history will have to get their order in quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
As Audi R8 Buyers we Buy All Audi R8 Models and Years Including<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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