Especificaciones y análisis del Audi R8
Power
540HP
Torque
540Nm
Consumption
11.4l/100
Emissions
272g/km
0-100 km/h
3.5s
Top Speed
320km/h
Weight
1715kg
Price
199,680€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 7v
AWD
2 / 2 doors
112 L
83 L
397 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 397 kW (540 CV) quattro S tronic · 540 CV (2015-2018)
General description
The 2015 Audi R8 is not just a car, it's a statement of principles. In an era that was beginning to flirt with electrification and turbos, Audi gave us an engineering gem: a supercar with a naturally aspirated V10 heart beating behind the driver. It is the perfect symbiosis between the brutality of a race car and the sophistication and usability expected of an Audi, a machine designed to thrill with every kilometer and to be admired even when stationary.
Driving experience
Starting the V10 is like waking a beast. The sound emanating from the exhaust is an addictive melody, a mechanical howl that intensifies up to 7800 rpm, giving you goosebumps. The acceleration is visceral, pinning you to the seat with relentless force while the dual-clutch S tronic transmission links gears with surgical speed and precision. Thanks to the quattro all-wheel drive, the feeling of control is absolute, allowing you to tackle corners with astonishing confidence. It's not just fast; it's a complete sensory experience that connects you directly with the asphalt and pure mechanics.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the Audi R8 is a functional work of art. Its low, wide silhouette screams 'supercar' from every angle. The lines are sharp and muscular, with the iconic 'sideblades' that not only define its profile but also channel air to the engine. The rear is a spectacle, with the glass cover proudly displaying the V10 engine as if it were a jewel. Every detail, from the LED headlights to the rear diffuser, is designed to optimize aerodynamics and create an imposing presence that turns heads wherever it goes.
Technology and features
Beneath its supercar skin lies Audi's most advanced technology. The Audi Space Frame chassis, which combines aluminum and carbon fiber-reinforced polymers, gives it exceptional rigidity with a low weight. The star of the interior is the Audi Virtual Cockpit, a screen that concentrates all information and entertainment, freeing up the center console and focusing everything on the driver. The quattro all-wheel-drive system, with a multi-plate clutch capable of variably distributing torque, and the lightning-fast S tronic gearbox are the brain and muscles that translate the engine's power into extraordinary and safe performance.
Competition
In the pantheon of supercars, the Audi R8 competed against titans. Its most direct rival and platform sibling is the Lamborghini Huracán, with which it shares the glorious V10 engine but offers a more civilized philosophy. The Porsche 911 Turbo, with its twin-turbo boxer engine and all-wheel drive, has always been its nemesis in terms of efficiency and performance under all conditions. Other contenders like the McLaren 570S or the Mercedes-AMG GT also vied for the same throne, each with their own weapons, but the R8 always stood out for its unique balance between extreme performance and surprising daily usability.
Conclusion
The 2015 Audi R8 V10 is much more than a fast car; it is the swan song of a golden era of naturally aspirated engines. It represents the culmination of Audi's engineering, uniting a legendary engine with a sublime chassis and cutting-edge technology, all wrapped in a captivating design. It is a supercar that you can use daily without sacrificing an iota of the excitement and drama expected from a machine of its caliber. An instant future classic, a pure and visceral driving experience that is already automotive history.