Audi's most exotic and extreme performance model, the R8, now comes in Spyder form - and exclusively with a V10 in its topless state.This 5.2-liter V10 engine delivers an impressive 525 horsepower at 8,000 rpm, along with peak torque of 391 lb-ft at 6,500 rpm. The sprint to 62 mph takes just 4.1 seconds, compared to just 3.7 seconds for the coupe R8 V10.
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Accelerating to 124 mph is a similarly brisk 12.7-second trip. Top speed is 195 mph.
Fuel consumption for the six-speed manual version is rated at 12 city, 20 highway mpg. The R-tronic automated manual gearbox improves the city figure to 13 mpg - highway mileage remains unchanged.
Notably absent are the R8's trademark aluminum "side blades." Other visual changes for the Spyder model include additional air intakes located behind the seats as well as a pair of safety roll bars. The placement of the fuel filler cap was also changed due to the lack rear pillars. Changes under sheet metal are focused around chassis strengthening, but otherwise, Audi says the V10 Spyder is mostly unchanged from its hard-top counterpart. Cosmetically, the exterior gains high gloss black air inlet grilles, spoiler lip and rear outlet grilles. Exhaust tips are also swapped for oval tips.
It is worth noting, however, that both the R8 V10 and R8 V10 Spyder feature an aluminum double wishbone suspension which is tuned for higher performance than the suspension found in the 4.2 model.
Sitting inside the R8 V10 Spyder one will enjoy a standard Bang & Olufsen 465 watt 12-speaker sound system, uniquely designed for the R8.
The V10 Spyder also features Audi's magnetic ride adaptive damping system with manual Sport and Normal sport modes.
The fully automated top can be closed or opened in just 19 seconds, and at speeds of up to 31 mph.
