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The mechanical rear axle differential further improves traction and handling. It has a locking effect of 25 percent during engine traction operation and 45 percent during engine overrun. It is precisely tuned for the dynamic character of the new R8 Spyder and the actively controlled quattro drive.
Then you have probably the best sounding production engine on the road today, lurking just behind you, waiting to do your high performance bidding. And for those that can afford it, you better enjoy it, because sadly these large capacity naturally aspirated engines are rapidly being replaced by smaller capacity turbocharged units with electric assistance.
Sure the new electrically-assisted supercars are already, and going to become even quicker, but nothing beats the sound of a 5.2-litre V10 high revving naturally aspirated engine in full cry. And full cry here delivers 397kW of power and 540Nm of torque. Thanks to launch control the 0-100km/h sprint is done in 4.06 seconds, the quarter mile done in 12.27 seconds, the 1km hit at 249km/h and the top speed is 308km/h.
And it has some of the best brakes on a supercar in the form of the optional lightweight carbon fibre-ceramic brake discs. These measure 380mm in diameter at the front, and 356mm at the back, as well as being 15.2kg lighter than their steel counterparts.
The inside is also a special place; you sit low like you should, with all the important controls being focused on the driver. So, even at a starting price of R2 905 500, the Audi R8 Spyder V10 is a stunning-looking machine, and it comes with the performance to
back up its supercar title. Model: Audi R8 V10 Spyder Gearbox: 7 Speed S tronic Transmission Engine: 5.2 litre V10 Naturally Aspirated Power: 397 kW @ 7 800 rpm Torque: 540 Nm @ 6 500 rpm Licensing Mass: 1 685 kg Power to Weight: 235.608 kW / Tonne Power to Capacity: 76.287 kW / Litre 0-100 km/h: 4.06 Seconds 1/4 Mile (400 m): 12.27 Seconds @ 194.44 km/h 1/2 Mile (800 m): 18.92 Seconds @ 235.43 km/h 1 Km (1000 m): 21.98 Seconds @ 249.25 km/h 60-100 km/h: 3.23 Seconds (in 3rd Gear) / 4.49 Seconds (in 4th Gear) 80-120 km/h: 4.35 Seconds (in 4th Gear) / 5.78 Seconds (in 5th Gear) 100-200 km/h: 9.29 Seconds (from 3rd Gear) True Top Speed: 308.92 km/h @ 7 850 rpm in 6th (Clock 320 km/h) Fuel Consumption: 11.7 litres / 100 km Claimed (14.3 litres Test Average) Fuel Tank Size: 73 litres Fuel Range: 624 km Claimed (510 km on Test) CO2 Emissions: 277 g/km Vehicle Odometer: 1 539 Km Test Temperature: 7 Degrees Tyres Size: 245/30 R20 Front / 305/30 R20 Rear Tyres Make: Pirelli P Zero Warranty: 1 Year / Unlimited Km Service / Maint Plan: 5 Years / 100 000 Km Maintenance Plan Priced From: R2 905 500 Test Date: 16 June 2017
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