The Audi R8 V10 arrives in the Middle East

Audi continues to reinforce its leading position in the high-performance sports car segment with the Middle East launch of the R8 5.2 FSI quattro, the new top-of-the-line model of the R8 model series. The newly developed V10 with FSI direct petrol injection and dry sump lubrication is capable of delivering breathtaking performance. The naturally aspirated 5.2-liter engine delivers a full 530 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm and a maximum power output of 525 bhp at 8,000 rpm.

The R8 5.2 FSI quattro does the zero to 100 km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 316 km/h. Its available as a six-speed manual or optionally with a sequential R tronic transmission, 19-inch wheels for high transverse acceleration and powerful grip, quattro permanent all-wheel drive with rear-wheel bias, dual aluminum wishbone suspensions and Audi magnetic ride, “Launch Control” and high-performance brakes. The lightweight yet extremely rigid aluminum body in ASF (Audi Space Frame) design weighs only 210 kilograms.

The R8 features a spacious interior and high level of everyday utility. Innovative Audi technologies and extensive standard equipment including the Bang & Olufsen sound system and navigation system plus propel the new Audi model right to the top of its competitive field. The exterior of the R8 5.2 FSI quattro also differs distinctly from that of its V8 counterpart – with especially notable changes at the front, at the sideblades which provide the engine with intake air, and at the tail end. A very distinctive highlight of the R8 V10 are the all-LED headlights as standard equipment. Audi is the world’s first automaker to use LEDs for the high beam, low beam, daytime running lights and turn signals.

Audi Middle East Managing Director Jeff Mannering comments “The R8 is a lighthouse model for Audi in the Middle East and had a major impact on brand awareness. The V10 now manages to push this even further.”

The Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro is available in dealerships across the Middle East now starting from USD 133,500 with manual transmission and USD 143,000 with R tronic.