Audi R8 4S

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Audi R8 V10 (2015-2018)
Audi R8 V10 (2015-2018)
R8 (type 4S)
Production period: since 2015
Class : Sports car
Body versions : Coupé , convertible
Engines: Petrol engines :
5.2 liters
(397–456 kW)
Length: 4426 mm
Width: 1940 mm
Height: 1240 mm
Wheelbase : 2650 mm
Empty weight : 1590-1870 kg
Previous model Audi R8 42

The Audi R8 (internal model designation 4S or series code FX in FIN ) has since 2015 sold second-generation mid-engine - sports car R8 from Audi.

Model history

The vehicle was officially presented to the public at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show . The vehicle has been delivered since summer 2015 and was awarded the Golden Steering Wheel in the sports car class in the same year . On March 23, 2016, Audi presented the convertible version (Spyder), which appeared in the second half of 2016, at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).

By October 2016, the R8 e-Tron, a battery-electric model with two electric motors, was built in small series.

As part of the International Motor Show (IAA) in September 2017 in Frankfurt am Main , Audi presented the R8 RWS (Rear Wheel Series) as a limited-production special model with rear-wheel drive .

On October 18, 2018, a revised version of the R8 was presented.

On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the V10 engine in the Audi R8, the special model R8 V10 Decennium , limited to 222 units , was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019 . It is only available as a coupe.

At the annual Audi general meeting 2019, Abraham Schot , CEO of Audi , announced that no successor was planned for the Audi R8. Schot's justification was that the company wanted to make Audi more profitable and valuable, and also to concentrate resources on key projects.

Technology and equipment

The second R8 has the same platform as the Lamborghini Huracán, which has been in production since 2014 . The R8 is built in the new Audi Sport plant in Heilbronn's industrial area Böllinger Höfe. In addition to a newly designed front and rear, the body has become more angular and angular compared to its predecessor.

body

According to the manufacturer, the vehicle weight could be reduced by 50 kg and the rigidity increased by 40%. The vehicle has LED headlights as standard. Optionally, a laser high beam can be ordered that doubles the light range of the LED headlight in high beam mode. The V10 plus variant is equipped with a rear spoiler as standard.

drive

A further developed 5.2-liter V10 mid-engine is available as an engine in two power variants, each with a maximum of 397 kW (540 PS) and a maximum of 449 kW (610 PS) for the R8 V10 plus .

As new features of the naturally aspirated engine in addition to a combined has intake manifold and direct fuel injection and a cylinder deactivation , the one cylinder bank shuts down if necessary completely. The R8 is supplied with a stop-start system as standard . The transmission is a seven-speed dual clutch transmission (S tronic) with sailing function as a technical innovation; a manual transmission is no longer available.

inner space

As in the Lamborghini Huracán and Audi TT FV , the redesigned interior has the virtual cockpit . The instrument cluster and infotainment system on the driver's side are combined in a 12.3-inch LC display. In addition to showing speed, engine speed and temperatures, this display can also show other vehicle parameters, media and navigation information. The system is operated using the MMI rotary knob in the center console or the multifunction steering wheel. Air conditioning, seat and other heaters are operated via switches and controls on the dashboard.

Facelift

The Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance quattro in the facelift of 2019

Audi has been offering a facelift of the sports car since February 2019. Mainly the bumpers were visually revised. At the front, the radiator grille was made wider and its height reduced. There are now decorative air inlets on the side of the headlights. Three elongated decorative air inlets have also been added between the radiator grille and the bonnet, reminiscent of the Sport quattro . The side air inlets of the front apron and the front splitter have also been changed. At the rear, the main changes are that the ventilation grille is now continuous and, like the first generation, oval tailpipes are used. With the facelift, the exterior colors "Kemora gray" and "Ascari blue" were added to the range. In addition, a “titanium gray” exterior package can now be selected.

Three new color combinations have been added for the interior:

  • “Pastel silver” with “rock gray” stitching
  • “Palomino brown” with “steel gray” seams
  • Black with “utopia blue” stitching

Some technical changes have also been made. The steering ( electromechanical rack and pinion power steering ) has been retuned. Optionally, the 2 kg lighter, CFRP- reinforced stabilizer with aluminum mount from the R8 LMS motorsport version can now be selected on the front axle . Forged wheels made of light metal with a rim diameter of 20 inches are also optionally available. The facelift also increases the power and torque values ​​of both engine variants.

variants

R8 e-tron

The R8 e-Tron built until October 2016 has two electric motors . These deliver a total output of 340 kW (462 hp) and have a torque of 920 Nm. The purely electrically powered model has a range of up to 450 kilometers. Less than 100 vehicles were produced for a purchase price of 1 million euros.

R8 V10 RWS

As part of the IAA in Frankfurt am Main in September 2017 , Audi presented the R8 as a special RWS (Rear Wheel Series) model. In contrast to the equally powerful V10 5.2 , the RWS limited to 999 units has rear-wheel drive , which reduces the curb weight by 40 kilograms to 1590 kilograms. The acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h increases by 0.2 seconds to 3.7 seconds, and the top speed is still 320 km / h. The R8 V10 RWS is the first production vehicle from Audi to have rear-wheel drive.

Motorsport

Audi also offers a GT3 and a GT4 variant, which can be used in customer racing.

At the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019, the R8 LMS GT2 was presented, which will, among other things, start in the GT2 class planned by the SRO for 2020 .

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Technical specifications

V10 5.2 FSI RWS V10 5.2 FSI RWS Spyder V10 5.2 FSI RWD V10 5.2 FSI RWD Spyder V10 5.2 FSI V10 5.2 FSI Spyder V10 5.2 FSI V10 5.2 FSI Spyder V10 plus 5.2 FSI V10 plus 5.2 FSI Spyder V10 Performance 5.2 FSI V10 Performance 5.2 FSI Spyder
Order period 09/2017–05/2018 since 11/2019 05 / 2015–05 / 2018 07/2016–05/2018 since 02/2019 05 / 2015–05 / 2018 06/2017–05/2018 since 02/2019
Motor type Gasoline engine
Engine type V-type
Engine charging -
Mixture preparation Manifold and direct injection
Load point shift Cylinder deactivation
Cylinders / valves 10/40
Displacement 5204 cc
Max. Power at min −1 397 kW (540 PS) / 7800 397 kW (540 PS) / 7900 397 kW (540 PS) / 7800 419 kW (570 PS) / 8100 449 kW (610 PS) / 8250 456 kW (620 PS) / 8000
Max. Torque at min -1 540 Nm / 6500 540 Nm / 6400 540 Nm / 6500 560 Nm / 6300 560 Nm / 6500 580 Nm / 6600
Drive type, standard Rear wheel drive all wheel drive
Transmission type, standard 7-speed S-tronic
Empty weight 1590 kg 1680 kg 1595 kg 1695 kg 1670 kg 1762 kg 1735 kg 1825 kg 1630 kg 1695 kg 1670 kg 1770 kg
Max. Payload 235 kg 300 kg 225 kg 340 kg 245 kg
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h 3.7 s 3.8 s 3.7 s 3.8 s 3.5 s 3.6 s 3.4 s 3.5 s 3.2 s 3.3 s 3.1 s 3.2 s
Top speed 320 km / h 318 km / h 320 km / h 318 km / h 320 km / h 318 km / h 324 km / h 322 km / h 330 km / h 328 km / h 331 km / h 329 km / h
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined 12.4 l super plus 12.6 l super plus 12.9 l super plus 13.1 l super plus 11.4 l super plus 11.7 l super plus 13.1–13.3 l Super plus 13.3–13.5 l Super plus 12.3 l super plus 12.5 l super plus 13.1 l super plus 13.3–13.5 l Super plus
CO 2 emissions, combined 283 g / km 286 g / km 293-294 g / km 298-299 g / km 272 g / km 277 g / km 296-302 g / km 300-305 g / km 287 g / km 292 g / km 297-298 g / km 301-306 g / km
Exhaust aftertreatment, PM - Otto particle filter - Otto particle filter - Otto particle filter
Emission standard
according to EU classification
Euro 6 Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC Euro 6 Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC Euro 6 Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC

Web links

Commons : Audi R8 4S  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

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