2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder

2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder

The motor housing is made of ultra-light magnesium cover over the compartment length of the hood and the large side panels on the back are made of CFRP carbon fiber reinforced polymer is used also for the modified front wing, fixed rear spoiler and Together these components provide a weight saving of 5.5 kilograms 12.13 pounds.

Visual modifications accentuate the style of the Audi R8 Spider GT. These include - parts in titanium gray, a front splitter with a double lip, flicks to the sides of the front red GT badges, round exhaust diffuser and dark expanded LED tail lights in a transparent glass design Audi optional windshield frame in matt CFRP.

Audi engineers also cut the weight of the components in the area wheels and brakes. Inside, bucket seats alone chassis with fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP), bran of 31.5 kilograms .

In classic fashion from Audi, the Audi R8 Spyder GT features a lightweight fabric top that is very quiet soft and fully adequate to cross the road. Its electro hydraulic unit that brings up or down even at speeds The extendable glass rear window is located in separate from the hood. Integrated into the bulkhead is a rollover protection system consisting of two plates.

The performance offered by the new top-of-the-line R8 family = formidable 5.2-liter V10 engine with aluminum crankcase draws its fuel from a gasoline direct injection --- Dry sump lubrication ensures a reliable supply of oil.

 the maximum lateral acceleration or flat Thanks to its electronic management changed, the  engine produces 540 Nm (398.28 lbs-ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm and maximum power is 412 kW (560 hp). Each unit of horsepower is only 2.93 kilograms (6.46 pounds) to advance.

The Audi R8 Spyder GT catapults from zero in 3.8 seconds and to 100 km / h 62.14 mph reaches a top speed of 317 km / h (196.97 mph). In each situation, the engine features a push and bite - and the unmistakable sound of a ten-cylinder Audi.