2016 Audi R8

Ahead of the official public reveal set to take place next week in Geneva, Audi has released

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Ahead of the official public reveal set to take place next week in Geneva, Audi has released official images and specs for the overhauled R8. Under the hood the car features a V10 5.2-liter FSI naturally aspirated engine, in both 540 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque for the base model and 610 horsepower with 413 lb-ft for the V10 Plus model. Inside the cabin, drivers will find a new, streamlined design housed inside 12.3-inch virtual cockpit. Nappa leather upholsteries, clear coated carbon fiber accents, and a 500-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system are just a few of the luxurious upgrades available. This second generation Audi R8 will be on sale this summer with introductory pricing set around $186,000 USD for the standard model and from $212,000 USD for the R8 V10 Plus.

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