Especificaciones y análisis del Audi R8
Power
610HP
Torque
560Nm
Consumption
12.3l/100
Emissions
287g/km
0-100 km/h
3.2s
Top Speed
330km/h
Weight
1655kg
Price
223,560€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 7v
AWD
2 / 2 doors
112 L
73 L
449 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus 449 kW (610 CV) quattro S tronic · 610 CV (2015-2018)
General description
The 2015 Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus is not just a car; it's a statement of intent and the culmination of Audi's engineering at its finest. It represents the pinnacle of an era, a supercar with a pure, naturally aspirated soul, designed to thrill on every mile and to be admired even when stationary. It is the perfect symbiosis between racing technology and everyday usability, an instant icon that captures the essence of driving passion.
Driving experience
Starting the 5.2-liter V10 engine is like awakening a beast. The sound is a mechanical symphony that gives you goosebumps, an addictive howl that intensifies up to 8000 RPM. The acceleration is simply brutal; it pins you to the seat with relentless force as the speedometer devours numbers at a dizzying pace. Thanks to the quattro all-wheel drive and the lightning-fast S tronic gearbox, the feeling of control is absolute, instilling a confidence that invites you to explore its limits. Every corner is a dialogue between the asphalt and your hands, a visceral experience that redefines the concept of speed and grip.
Design and aesthetics
Its silhouette is low, wide, and sharp, a moving sculpture that screams performance from every angle. The taut lines, huge air intakes, and iconic carbon 'sideblades' are not just ornaments, but the result of meticulously studied aerodynamics. The rear, with its fixed spoiler and the window proudly displaying the V10 engine like a jewel, is a work of art. Inside, the Audi Virtual Cockpit creates a minimalist, driver-focused cockpit, where carbon fiber and leather merge to create an atmosphere that is both luxurious and race-inspired.
Technology and features
The heart of this machine is an engineering masterpiece: a naturally aspirated V10 engine with dual injection and a linear, explosive power delivery, an endangered species in the modern world. Its Audi Space Frame chassis, combining aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymers, achieves exceptional structural rigidity with a contained weight. The quattro all-wheel drive, with a multi-plate clutch capable of intelligently distributing torque, and the standard carbon-ceramic brakes, ensure performance and safety at the highest level, proving that technology can enhance emotion rather than dilute it.
Competition
In the pantheon of supercars, the Audi R8 V10 plus competed with legends. Its most direct rival and platform sibling is the Lamborghini Huracán, with which it shares the glorious V10 engine but offers a more extravagant character and design. The Porsche 911 Turbo S represented German efficiency at its peak, with a rear-engine and turbocharged philosophy. From the United Kingdom, the McLaren 570S offered a more purist and lightweight experience with its carbon chassis and rear-wheel drive. And, of course, always on the horizon, the Ferrari 488 GTB stood as the Italian benchmark to beat, with its powerful twin-turbo V8.
Conclusion
The Audi R8 V10 plus is much more than a fast supercar; it is an unforgettable sensory experience and the swan song of the great naturally aspirated engines. It achieves an almost perfect balance between the pure emotion of a race car and the sophistication and reliability of an Audi. It is a future classic that is not just driven, but felt with every fiber of your being. A machine that makes you feel alive, a rolling testament to a golden era of motoring that is unlikely to return.