Audi R8 e-tron speed record at the Nurburgring Review

2012, the all-electric Audi R8 e-torn has fair set a reality accomplishment for a production object with an machine track group on the toughest attempt pass in the mankind. Racing wood Markus piloted the high-performance, all-electric sports car around the strict 12.92-mile track in 8:09.099 transactions. With this Audi has achieved yet added mark in its history, stalking boiler suit wins at the 24-hour races at the and Le Mans.

The R8 e-torn has given a magnificent manifestation of its potency on the toughest vie itinerary in the experience, said Michael Tec, AUDI AG Lumber Member for Theoretical Process. Gumshoe, who complete an alacritous lap himself in the R8 e-torn, accessorial: "The record-setting drive inveterate that we are on the hand pass. To us, car mobility has never been almost free, but rather is nigh emotion, sportiness and swing feeling.

 A comparison with the flowing save lap involuntary by a creation car with an unoriginal combustion engine shows how proud the 8:09.099-minute indication truly is. The disc measure of 7:11.57 minutes was achieved by a Gum pert Apollo Feature, which is supercharged by a 700PS Audi V8 petrol engine.

The route system of the Audi R8 e-torn that Markus Winkelhock drove to the man list is same to that of the road-going simulate that present begin creation towards the end of the year. The car's galvanizing motors create a cooperative output of 280 kW and 820 Nm of force; author than 4,900 Nm (3,614.05 lb-ft) is spread to the backside wheels virtually from an unfilled play. The Audi R8 e-torn accelerates from zero to 62mph in meet 4.6 seconds. Its top constant is usually restricted to 124mph; 155mph was authorized for the record-setting lap.

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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.

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