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The R8 5.2 is the absolute pinnacle of performance. Racetrack dominating engineering, handcrafted design and exacting attention to detail come together in an experience that blurs the line between what wins at Le Mans and what sits in your garage.
At the heart of the R8 5.2 FSI quattro is the soul stirring 525 hp 5.2 FSI V10 engine. Displayed under a transparent panel and nestled within a Carbon Fiber Sigma engine bay, the V10 screams to an astronomical 8700 rpm and propels the R8 5.2 to 100 km/ph in only 3.9 seconds on the way up to a top track speed of 316.07 kmh. As part of a race-bred mid-engine design that contributes to superb handling dynamics, the 5.2 V10 produces 101hp/liter and features race winning technology such as FSI direct injection and a dry sump lubrication system that assures engine lubrication under the most demanding driving situations. It is no wonder then, that this same engine is used in the R8 LMS GT3 race car.
With thousands of miles logged on the world’s most grueling test circuit, the North Loop of the Nürburgring, the suspensionSuspensionSee 4-link front suspension, 4-link rear suspension, dynamic suspension, stabilizer bar, and trapezoidal-link rear suspension.Suspension system of the R8 is further enhanced with Audi magnetic ride which offers instantaneous driver control at the touch of a button. By utilizing an advanced magnetically charged fluid whose viscosity continuously adapts to driving dynamics and can be controlled electromagnetically, the driver can select from ‘Normal’ or ‘Sport’ modes to customize the R8 ride and handling.
The R8 5.2 is the world's first series-production vehicle to offer an available full LED headlight system. High beam, low beam, daytime running lights, turn signals and taillights all offer brilliant, unmistakable illumination at the flick of a switch. Even the reflectors are a testament to exceptional design as they are inspired by the architecture of the Sydney Opera House.
As a true supercar the R8 not only offers blistering speed but awe-inspiring handling. Featuring the legendary quattro®quattro®Audi's quattro® permanent all-wheel drive, has had over 25-year-long tradition.quattro® all-wheel drive system the R8 inspires driver confidence, giving you traction when you need it, where you need it, regardless of road conditions. To accommodate the extreme performance of the R8 5.2, quattro® utilizes a continuously variable torqueTorqueTorque is what causes rotational speed to change. Just as greater net forces cause greater linear accelerations, greater torques cause greater rotational or angular accelerations.Torque distribution dynamically adjusting power to the wheels with the best traction. With a significant 85% rear torque bias, this highly specialized quattro® system provides the R8 with a balanced driving experience unlike any car on the road.