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2012 Audi R8 Coupe

Summary

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Manufactured at a rate of 20 vehicles per day, the Audi R8 continues to be sold into 2012 as the original coupe as well as the convertible R8 Spyder model. Both 2012 Audi R8 variants are available with a 420-horsepower, 4.2 liter V-8 or a 525-horsepower, 5.2 liter V-10 engine. Matched with Audi quattro all-wheel drive, the Audi R8�s 6-speed manual or R Tronic gearbox propels the spinning of standard 19-inch alloy wheels. The cabin of the 2012 R8 comprises of sport seats featuring leather mixed with alcantara, six-disc CD changer, Bluetooth, air conditioning and HomeLink. Optional equipment available on the 2012 Audi R8 includes LED headlights, Audi Carbon Ceramic brakes as well as Bang & Olufsen Sound System. Also available in the United States for the 2012 model year, the Audi R8 GT takes the supercar�s performance to a new level. Featuring exterior touches such as a fixed rear spoiler and carbon accents, the R8 GT�s V-10 powerplant sings with 560 horsepower. Sale of the Audi R8 GT will be limited to just 90 cars in United States.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 Audi R8 Coupe

Audi's R8 coupe and Spyder are exotic cars without the fuss; they have the interior comfort and appointments of a luxury coupe, along with an impressive list of features, yet they're nearly as quick as the Lamborghini Gallardo models with which they're closely related. They're also distinctive and unmistakable in their own right. An advanced all-wheel drive system maximizes handling and performance in all conditions. Considering the Lamborghini heritage and all the practical positives, the Audi looks like quite the deal.

What's new for 2012?

An all-new V10 R8 GT coupe joins the R8 lineup in 2012. Produced in a very limited edition--with just 333 made worldwide and 90 for the U.S.--the R8 GT will start at $196,800 and include boosted engine output, weight reduction through carbon fiber and a performance-tuned suspension. Nearly everything else is optimized to save weight, in this model that will appeal both to high-profile collectors and those with track memberships. Otherwise, the R8 lineup has changed very little; it remains offered in V8- and V10-powered coupe and Spyder models.

Model Strengths

Exotic-car looks
blistering performance
luxury-car appointments
exclusivity
impressive display of Audi's advanced engineering

Model Review

The two-seat, mid-engine R8 sports car remains offered in Coupe and Spyder body styles, with a choice of 430-horsepower, 4.2L V8 or 525-hp, 5.2L V10 engines. They come paired to either a 6-speed manual or R tronic automated manual transmission. The latter gearbox includes Audi launch control, which helps provide a perfect quick launch from a standing start, and all R8 models include quattro all-wheel drive.

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