Audi presented the roadster version of the new generation R8 at the opening of a showroom in New York. The model Audi R8 Spyder V10 and relies on soft folding roof. The exterior of the model has already been declassified thanks to leaked spy photos. The design is almost similar to that of the coupe R8, the main difference is in the roof. It is a fabric, in order to keep as low as possible the weight of the vehicle - exactly 1612 kg., Or about 150 kg. more than the passenger compartment. The roof is controlled by an electro-hydraulic mechanism that opens or closes in only 20 seconds. at speeds up to 50 km/h. Salon repeat this body R8, as impressive are positioned on the steering wheel button to start the engine and digital panel Virtual Cockpit, debuted in third generation model Audi TT.
The drive unit is a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 with 540 hp and 540 Nm. It is combined with quattro system and 7-speed automatic transmission with two clutches, allowing sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. Top speed is 318 km/h. The consumption in mixed mode is 11.7 l / 100 km, according to official information from Audi.
Audi R8 Coupe offers a more powerful version with 610 hp plus, but there is currently no information on whether the Audi R8 Spyder V10 will get one.
