The Audi R8 is an all-wheel-drive, mid-engined sports car that shares a platform and other mechanical components with the Lamborghini Gallardo supercar. Despite its high performance capabilities, the R8's user-friendly nature and comfortable actually make it suitable as a daily driver. First introduced in 2008, the R8 now features Spyder (convertible) and V10 variants.
The heart of the R8 is a high-revving 4.2-liter engine that delivers 430 horsepower at 7,900 rpm. Peak torque is 316 lb-ft from 4,500 to 6,000 rpm, with no less than 90 per cent of this output maintained from 3,500 all the way to 7,600 rpm. The claimed zero-to-62 mph time is 4.6 seconds, though that number is likely conservative.
Two transmissions are available: a manual 6-speed gearbox or optionally the Audi R tronic sequential-shift automatic gearbox, a slightly jerky single clutch unit. A full automatic mode is included for convenience's sake, while Sport mode, with its fast shifting, guarantees the absolute maximum in terms of driving fun.
The car is fitted with permanent quattro four-wheel drive, which distributes the power variably to the front and rear axles by way of a viscous clutch. Base price of Audii A8 is $114,200
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