New Audi R8 V10 Spyder Debuts In Plus Guise With 601HP


The all-new Audi R8 V10 Spyder Plus is the most powerful convertible ever made in Ingolstadt.

Joining the likes of the second generation R8 Spyder, which debuted last year, it features all the goodies you'd find in its fixed-roof sibling, and then some.

At its heart, it carries the 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine that now makes 610PS (601hp) and 560Nm (413lb-ft) of torque, pushed to all four corners through a sporty 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Tipping the scales at 1,587kg (3,499lbs), or 25kg (55lbs) less than the regular R8 Spyder, this German supercar needs just 3.3 seconds to reach 100km/h (62mph) from a standstill, and it will keep going up to 328km/h (204mph). This represents a 0.3sec and 10km/h (6mph) improvement over the lesser variant.

Exclusive to the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder Plus is the micrommata green paint, which is joined by the anthracite gray single frame grille, black tailpipe covers, standard 19-inch wheels or optional 20-inch ones, and a predominantly black interior, with Nappa leather, green stitching, and special floor mats.

Being the range-topping version of the R8 Spyder family, the new Plus gets a wide range of features, including the standard bucket seats, 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit, Audi Drive Select, and ceramic brakes.

The potent machine can also be personalized with 11 regular paint finishes, three colors for the convertible top, five colors for the side blades, parts in carbon or titanium black on the outside and in the cabin, and numerous upholstery types, inlays, and colors, all of them available through the Audi exclusive program.

Prices for the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder Plus start from €207,500 ($232,450) in Germany, and the first cars will be delivered in late summer. No pricing details have been announced for the US market, but expect it to be more expensive than the current model, which can be had from $175,100.










Carscoops

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Limited Edition Ford GT 'Competition Series' Is All About The Track

Image
Ford's new GT Competition Series was built with weight-saving in mind, but also with an improved center of gravity for better road-holding. Among its features, you'll notice the lightweight carbon fiber racing stripes, A-Pillars and side mirrors, as well as the unique race-inspired Perspex acrylic engine hatch with integrated venting. Thanks to the manual latch and the carbon fiber prop rod, weight near the roof has been reduced, though Ford engineers went even further in their quest to make the car lighter, by making the bulkhead Gorilla Glass behind the driver about half as thick (and as light) as on other models. "The Ford GT has racing in its blood," said Ford exec Raj Nair, while adding that the Competition Series "was developed with the most hardcore track enthusiasts in mind, providing a tailored set of lightweight features and unique livery to match." There are also plenty of remaining performance features from the production car, such as ...
Read more

Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Is A Crossover For Droptop Lovers

Image
Droptop crossovers have always been rather odd and the T-Roc Cabriolet is no different. It will be the only convertible Volkswagen on sale for the foreseeable future and will celebrate its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Rather than simply removing the roof of the standard T-Roc, Volkswagen has drastically altered the vehicle’s structure and body. In fact, its wheelbase is 37 mm longer than the standard T-Roc while its overall length is up by 34 mm. In addition, the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet features structural strengthening in the underbody, side panels, cross members, doors, and windscreen frame to make up for the lack of a roof. The folding fabric roof developed by Volkswagen retracts in just nine seconds at speeds of up to 19 mph (30.5 km/h) and is similar in operation to the roof of the outgoing Golf Cabriolet. The presence of the soft top reduces trunk space by 161 liters down from the 284 liters of the run-of-the-mill T-Roc. We don’t think bu...
Read more

Alpine A110 Hits Geneva With Pure, Legende And GT4 Versions

Image
Renault’s reborn Alpine brand has been getting rave reviews for its new A110 and now, as promised, it’s revealed new versions of its coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Following the success of the sold-out Premiere Edition, the A110 will now be offered in Pure and Legende trims. The A110 Pure is targeted at driving enthusiasts. It features one-piece Sabelt sports seats that weigh barely more than 13 kilograms (28.6 pounds) each and, combined with other weight-saving measures, helps keep the curb weight below 1,100 kg ( 2,425 lbs). It’s not entirely stripped out, though, and still comes with features like air-conditioning and satellite navigation. Buyers can also add upgraded Brembo brakes and an adaptive exhaust system and can upgrade to the adjustable comfort seats. Those come standard on the Legende model, which is geared more towards every day driving and grand touring and comes with leather upholstery. Customers can also choose between two Focal sound systems and two wheel...
Read more