New Audi R8 Spyder Gets 430HP 4.2 FSI V8, UK Price Revealed
New Audi R8 Spyder PictureTo comply with the additionally stern Euro 5 emission policy, Audi has upgraded its 4.2-liter V8 FSI engine for the 2011 Audi R8 coupe and Spyder models. In the UK, the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro is now available for order priced at £95,545 OTR for the six-speed manual version and £100,855 for the six-speed R tronic computerized manual, which will be delivered to the buyers from January 2011.
Keeping in mind the energy conservation, the newer version of V8 power plant is designed to abide by the EU5 emissions rules. This has been achieved with the help of a new recuperation system that conserves energy during coasting and braking.
The latest model of Audi is thus much cleaner and slightly powerful. It now delivers 430-horsepower (+10HP) with a maximum torque of 430Nm (317.2 lb-ft) arriving at 4,500 rpm and sustained through to 6,000 rpm.
It comes with a blend of both the standard six-speed manual transmission and the optional six-speed S tronic automated manual. The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro can gather speed from being idle to 62mph (100km/h) in 4.8 seconds, and attain a top speed of 186mph or 299 km/h.
Keeping in mind the energy conservation, the newer version of V8 power plant is designed to abide by the EU5 emissions rules. This has been achieved with the help of a new recuperation system that conserves energy during coasting and braking.
The latest model of Audi is thus much cleaner and slightly powerful. It now delivers 430-horsepower (+10HP) with a maximum torque of 430Nm (317.2 lb-ft) arriving at 4,500 rpm and sustained through to 6,000 rpm.
It comes with a blend of both the standard six-speed manual transmission and the optional six-speed S tronic automated manual. The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro can gather speed from being idle to 62mph (100km/h) in 4.8 seconds, and attain a top speed of 186mph or 299 km/h.
