PRICE :
R8 V10 $162,900
R8 V10 plus $189,900
Audi has introduced the long-awaited 2017 R8
The outgoing R8's entry-level V8 factory has been dropped, as well as the novel model's base of operations engine is a Lamborghini-derived 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine rated at 540 horsepower as well as 398 lb-ft. of torque. Linked solely to a seven-speed south tronic transmission controlled past times shift paddles, the ten-cylinder rockets the R8 from zippo to 62 mph inward 3.5 seconds as well as on to a top speed of 200 mph. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 create novel version of Audi's quattro all-wheel campaign organization helps position the powerfulness to the ground.
Buyers after to a greater extent than powerfulness tin give notice measuring upwards to the R8 V10 plus, which boasts an development of the base of operations model's V10 that has been tuned to generate 610 horsepower as well as a good for y'all 413 lb-ft. of torque. The plus model is capable of reaching 62 mph from a halt inward 3.2 seconds earlier going on to a top speed of 205 mph.
Fuel economic scheme checks inward at virtually xx mpg for the R8 V10 as well as nineteen mpg for the R8 V10 plus. Both models pack a start/stop system, a coasting business office built into the transmission as well as Audi's cylinder on-demand technology, which seamlessly turns the V10 into a five-cylinder when its total output isn't needed.
The R8 tips the scale at 3,428 pounds cheers inward component division to a chassis made out of lightweight materials such as aluminum as well as carbon fiber. All of the car's trunk panels are made out of aluminum, as well as select components (including the forepart splitter as well as the nurture diffuser) tin give notice endure crafted out of carbon fiber at an extra cost.
EXTERIOR
Ah, the [ahem] “all-new” Audi R8 is upon us, as well as this seems to me to a greater extent than similar a refresh than a redesign. Yes, I empathize Audi non wanting to mess about also much amongst the R8’s trend mojo, but c’mon guys…
Up forepart the changes include a larger hexagonal grille amongst a bolder outline as well as a mesh insert, piece the air intakes on the edges of the bumpers are shrunken as well as straightaway induce got vertical slats. The headlights also got a mild tweak, as their edges are straightaway straight instead of having the subtle bend that the 2015 model had. Additionally, the European marketplace gets the novel Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation high-beam headlights that role a photographic boob tube camera organization to honor oncoming traffic as well as adjust the beam for ideal distribution. Unfortunately, the NHTSA has yet to approve them for role inward the U.S.
Another key alter is the elimination of the vertical contrast stripe but inward a higher house the nurture air intake. This is i alter that I am all for, but it’s non revolutionary.
Around back, the 2017 R8 gets lightly revised taillights amongst novel graphics underlined past times novel nurture grilles amongst mesh inserts. The tailpipes also gain a trapezoidal shape inward house of the former circular units, as well as the diffuser spanning the gap betwixt the tailpipes is revised.
On the R8 V10 Plus, in that location is an added carbon-fiber-reinforced (CFRP) wing.
Where in that location are some pretty pregnant changes are inward the numbers, specifically curb weight. The 2017 R8 V10 Plus checks inward at but 3,428 pounds, which is upwards to 110 pounds less than the 2015 model. This weight loss is cheers to a novel multi-material lightweight structure that includes an Audi infinite frame that weighs only 441 pounds. The trunk is made upwards of CFRP B-pillars, fundamental tunnel, as well as nurture wall. The R8’s forepart halt is made of aluminum, as is the roof arch as well as the nurture department of the frame. Despite the weight loss, the novel R8 is to a greater extent than or less forty per centum to a greater extent than stiff than the 2015 model. There is no advert of the weight savings inward the base of operations R8 V10, but I assume it is roughly the same.
The 2017 R8 is 174 inches long, 76.4 inches broad as well as 48.8 inches tall, which makes it 0.6 inch shorter, 0.4 inch wider as well as 0.5 inch lower. The 2017 model’s wheelbase is the same as the previous model’s at 104.3 inches.
Though the aesthetic changes are quite minor, as well as would require a unopen inspection to notice, I practise similar the fairly drastic weight loss. I guess I take away to give Audi credit for that at least.
For 2017, Audi volition also improve the R8 e-tron, giving it the same multi-material infinite frame as the measure model, as well as also giving it a CFRP nurture section. The e-tron’s trunk also gets a handful of special modifications to driblet its drag to 0.28 Cd.
INTERIOR
Inside the cabin, the changes are to a greater extent than noticeable than they are on the outside. First upwards is a redesigned, flat-bottom steering cycle amongst enough of controls mounted on the crossbars – to a greater extent than than on the 2015 model. Audi also added a laid of revised sports seats amongst enhanced lateral support, cheers to revised headrest as well as deeper pockets – these updated seats are measure on the V10 Plus but optional on the measure model.
Giving the driver all the of import vitals on the 2017 R8 is Audi’s virtual cockpit, which features a 12.3-inch screen. This concealment non only replaces the musical instrument gauges, but also the MMI concealment that cluttered upwards the middle console. The driver tin give notice reconfigure this display via controls on the novel steering cycle to present only the data he wants.
From images, I tin give notice encounter that the designs of the dashboard as well as the middle stack are new, too. The air vents are reshaped as well as the middle vents are no longer housed within the middle stack bezel. Additionally, the HVAC controls are repositioned as well as appear to endure easier to reach. Lastly, amongst the six-speed manual transmission no longer an option, the middle console features only the south tronic transmission’s switchgear.
The roofing for the cabin is at the discretion of the buyer. He tin give notice overstep away amongst an Alcantara-and pearl Nappa leather combo or the optional total fine Nappa leather. Other optional dress-up items include diamond stitching as well as clear-coated carbon-fiber trim.
Standard on the 2017 R8 is MMI navigation as well as the MMI touching wheel. The Audi connect module gives the rider the powerfulness to connect his smartphone or tablet to the automobile as well as utilized the system’s Wi-Fi hotspot. For buyers who take away a niggling more, in that location is an optional Bang & Olufsen good organization amongst 500 watts.
Overall, the cabin looks as well as probable feels similar a novel generation compared to the 2015 model. So where Audi failed to completely impress me on the outside, it sure made upwards for it inward the cabin.
SPECIFICATION
► Year:2017
► Make:Audi
► Model:R8
► Price:$ 162900
► Engine:V10 (Est.)
► Transmission:7-speed south tronic
► Horsepower @ RPM:540 (Est.)
► Torque @ RPM:398
► Displacement:5.2 L (Est.)
► 0-60 time:3.5 sec. (Est.)
► Top Speed:200 mph (Est.)
FEATURES
The Audi R8 sports an impressive laid of measure features amongst an as impressive starting price: to a greater extent than than $163,000.
We give it a score of 9, for that roster of stuff, as well as points for standout features similar its full-screen "virtual cockpit.
The V-10 model comes amongst interior niceties such as Nappa leather as well as dark Alcantara headliner, heated 18-way, power-adjustable sport seats, LED lighting, as well as the adjacent generation of Audi’s Multi-Media Interface system, dubbed MMI Plus, which includes navigation. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Bang & Olufsen good organization amongst thirteen speakers as well as 550 watts is standard.
Mechanical bits include Audi’s magnetic ride damper command as well as 19-inch alloy wheels. Options include active dynamic steering amongst variable assistance as well as ratios, as well as 20-inch wheels.
The R8 V10 Plus is positioned to a greater extent than for rail duty. It volition forgo the magnetic dampers for stiffer shocks as well as steel springs. Carbon ceramic brakes—15 inches inward diameter upwards forepart as well as xiv inward the rear—are measure as well, as well as within it gets racing bucket seats amongst a fixed topographic point dorsum position.
► Audi R8 infotainment
The biggest alter for the 2017 R8 interior is the introduction of Audi’s novel virtual cockpit. Instead of a middle screen, it has a 12.3-inch concealment inward the musical instrument panel. Together amongst the numerous steering cycle buttons, it keeps most of the controls straight inward forepart of the driver.
The virtual cockpit tin give notice endure controlled via the familiar dial on the middle console or through or a grouping of buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. The concealment is configurable, allowing drivers to select which type of data they desire to see, as well as a View push on the steering cycle allows features such as the Google Earth-powered navigation organization to endure shown on the total screen.
We induce got mixed feelings after our outset exposure to the novel MMI organization as well as its virtual cockpit. The concealment is slow to encounter as well as anyone familiar amongst MMI volition endure able to operate the controls, but correct topographic point passengers won’t induce got access to the radio as well as other systems, as well as entering menus of i system, such as the phone, powerfulness hateful y'all can’t encounter the navigation organization for a small time. There’s enough of room for a middle screen. Why non role ii screens?
PERFORMANCE
First as well as foremost, the R8 is a supercar, as well as that agency it's virtually powerfulness as well as performance. However, it is also a surprisingly comfortable cruiser. With the Drive Mode Select organization inward the Comfort or Auto modes, the recess does a surprisingly skilful chore of soaking upwards bumps as well as ruts.
We've given it a 10 hither for outstanding drivetrain performance, ride as well as handling, as well as a betoken for beingness exceptional.
Choose the Dynamic or Performance modes (the latter shuts off the traction command as well as lets the driver optimize the traction inward wet, dry, or snowfall conditions), as well as the R8 becomes a track-ready weapon.
By the numbers, the V-10 makes 540 horsepower as well as 398 pound-feet of torque inward the R8 V10; 610 hp as well as 413 lb-ft inward the R8 V10 Plus. Both are mated solely to a 7-speed automatic as well as Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system.
Drive the R8 difficult into a corner, as well as the outset matter y'all notice is the quick turn-in response. The available active dynamic steering is quick as well as precise, but nosotros would prefer a fleck to a greater extent than weight. Maintain speed through the plough as well as the relentless handgrip of the Pirelli P Zero tires becomes obvious. When they practise finally surrender traction, treatment is neutral, reacting according to the driver’s inputs. Enter a plough also chop-chop as well as it volition force frontward rather than rotate unless y'all tin give notice proceed the olfactory organ downwards amongst a touching of the brakes. Kick the restrict also difficult mid-corner as well as the nurture halt volition measuring out similar a rear-drive car. However, at this betoken the all-wheel-drive organization tin give notice post powerfulness to the forepart wheels to assist y'all campaign out of the slide.
We’ve only piloted the V10 Plus model, which comes amongst large carbon ceramic brakes. As expected, they render really willing stopping power, though they require a lite acquit on the street.
Like the dynamic character, the engine as well as transmission tin give notice endure relaxed for street role or at the ready for rail duty. In the Comfort or Auto modes Audi's south Tronic dual-clutch gearbox executes relaxed shifts that are perfect for everyday driving. Opt for Dynamic mode, however, as well as it holds lower gears, keeping the revs upwards high, as well as making restrict answer immediate. This is an advanced, modern transmission, but we’re distressing to encounter the manual go.
In whatever fashion as well as at whatever speed, the V-10 has powerfulness to spare. There is no non bad of powerfulness similar inward a turbocharged or supercharged car. Instead, powerfulness delivery is linear as well as constant. Standard all-wheel campaign as well as a launch command characteristic position the powerfulness downwards efficiently, making it slow to attain Audi’s 0-to-62 mph estimates of 3.5 seconds for the V10 model as well as 3.2 seconds for the V10 Plus. After that dash, the powerfulness keeps edifice to a top speed of 199 mph for the V10 as well as 205 mph for the V10 Plus.
BODY STYLE
The 2017 Audi R8 is a two-seat midengine exotic sports automobile offered inward coupe cast only. There are ii trim down levels: V10 as well as V10 Plus.
Standard equipment on the V10 includes 19-inch wheels, LED headlights as well as taillights, automatic high beams, LED engine-compartment lighting, adaptive magnetic-ride recess dampers, adjustable campaign settings (Drive Select), forepart as well as nurture parking sensors, auto-dimming power-folding heated side mirrors, keyless entry as well as ignition, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a manual tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, 18-way powerfulness seats (with adjustable side as well as leg bolsters), automatic climate control, a synthetic-suede headliner, Audi Connect online services amongst mobile WiFi, Audi's MMI infotainment system, a navigation system, vocalization controls, a 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit musical instrument as well as infotainment display, a rearview camera, Bluetooth as well as a 13-speaker Bang & Olufsen good organization amongst satellite radio, dual USB ports as well as an auxiliary input jack.
Options on the V10 include 20-inch wheels, larger carbon-ceramic brakes, red-painted brake calipers, variable-ratio steering, carbon-fiber exterior as well as interior trim down as well as extended leather upholstery (with or without diamond stitching).
The R8 V10 Plus gets a 70-hp boost as well as also comes measure amongst the carbon-ceramic brakes, a sport recess amongst conventional (non-adaptive) dampers, a carbon-fiber exterior trim down packet (including a fixed nurture spoiler), an additional "Performance" fashion for the Drive Select system, a smaller fuel tank, sport exhaust, a sport steering wheel, partial powerfulness sport seats amongst fixed seatbacks (no recline) as well as a relatively basic five-speaker good system.
If y'all desire the extra powerfulness but wishing y'all could induce got the base of operations model's luxuries, you're to a greater extent than oft than non inward luck. The V10 Plus tin give notice optionally endure equipped amongst the 18-way powerfulness seats, extended leather upholstery as well as a Bang & Olufsen stereo. Also optional are the 20-inch wheels as well as variable-ratio steering. You're stuck amongst the smaller gas tank as well as conventional suspension, however.
DRIVETRAIN
The 2017 model yr marks the halt of the trace of piece of job for the 4.2-liter V-8 engine, leaving the V-10 as the only engine option. Audi also cranked upwards the juice on the base of operations R8 V10 as well as the V10 Plus, as the V10 straightaway produces 540 horsepower as well as 398 pound-feet of torque, piece the Plus cranks out 610 horses as well as 413 pound-feet of twist. These numbers concern human relationship for a 15-horsepower as well as an 8-pound-feet bump on the V10, as well as a 60-horsepower as well as 15-pound-feet growth on the Plus.
Gone is the six-cog manual, making the seven-speed south tronic dual-clutch transmission the only available gear-swapper. This transmission delivers powerfulness to all 4 wheels for a 0-to-62 mph fourth dimension of 3.5 seconds as well as a top speed of 201 mph inward the V10 model – this makes it 0.1 minute quicker to lx mph as well as gives it a 6-mph-higher top speed than the 2015 model. As for the V10 Plus, it tin give notice sprint to 62 mph inward 3.2 seconds as well as on to a top speed of 205 mph – 0.4 seconds quicker as well as 8 mph faster than the 2015 model.
The south tronic dual-clutch tranny features a trio of modes, as well as offers a manual-shift business office for maximum control. Launch command allows fifty-fifty an amateur to boom perfect from-the-line starts every time. Lastly, the south tronic gearbox features a fashion that opens the clutches when the driver lifts his human foot from the accelerator at speed inward a higher house 34 mph, putting it into a coasting fashion that helps salvage fuel.
Speaking of fuel, the base of operations V10 model is rated at xx mpg combined, piece the V10 plus registers at nineteen mpg. These numbers concern human relationship for a 10 per centum reduction inward fuel consumption, which Audi attributes to the new-for-2017 stop-start system.
For 2017, the R8 also gets a revised quattro all-wheel-drive organization that diverts upwards to 100 per centum of the powerfulness to the nurture wheels inward normal driving atmospheric condition for a to a greater extent than dynamic driving experience. However, i time things larn a niggling slippery, upwards to 100 per centum of the powerfulness tin give notice caput to the forepart wheels for maximum traction.
The R8 e-tron also gets an updated driveline that consists of an electrical motor that produces 456 horsepower as well as 679 pound-feet of torque – that’s a good for y'all bump over the in conclusion R8 e-tron’s 375 horsepower. This massive output allows the all-electric R8 to striking 62 mph inward 3.9 seconds as well as top out at either 131 or 155 mph. Additionally, Audi has bumped the e-tron’s cruising arrive at to 280 miles, cheers to a novel 92 kWh battery inward house of the former 49 kWh battery, as well as it’s added a novel organization to recharge the battery inward but ii hours.
ENGINE
► Type-- V10 5.2 litres
► Power-- 533 hp @ 7,800 rpm (397 kW)
► Torque-- 398 lb·ft @ 6,500 rpm (540 N·m)
► Induction-- Atmospheric
► Power to weight ratio-- 239.6 W/kg
► Bore-- 84 mm
► Stroke-- 92 mm
► Fuel type-- Premium
► CO2 emissions-- 5,964 kg/year
► Transmission-- 7-speed automatic
► Drivetrain-- AWD
SAFETY
Standard security equipment on the 2017 R8 includes antilock brakes, stability control, side airbags, knee articulation airbags as well as caput mantle airbags. Front as well as nurture parking sensors as well as a rearview photographic boob tube camera are also standard.
Somewhat surprisingly, advanced security features similar blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise command as well as collision mitigation amongst automatic braking are unavailable.
FUEL ECONOMY
Three primary changes induce got improved the R8’s fuel economic scheme past times an estimated thirteen per centum piece also cleaning upwards emissions e'er then slightly. In add-on to in conclusion year’s high-pressure direct injection, Audi has added port injection, which provides ameliorate emissions at startup as well as allows the figurer to select which type of injection plant best for the restrict demands.
The add-on of cylinder deactivation is the primary contributor to the 2017 R8’s improved fuel economy. Under lite engine loads, it shuts downwards 5 cylinders. It tin give notice role either cylinder depository fiscal establishment to powerfulness the car, as well as when the deactivated depository fiscal establishment dips below optimal operating temperature, the organization tin give notice switch banks. Audi has also added a sailing characteristic that eliminates engine braking during low-speed cruising when the Audi Drive Select organization is inward "Comfort" mode.
These changes won’t create the 2017 Audi R8 fuel efficient. The EPA rates the coupe at xiv mpg city, 22 highway, 17 combined, piece the Spyder manages the same numbers. That merits a score of 5 on our light-green scale.
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