Next generation new Audi R8 V10 Plus launched for Rs 2.55 crore

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer hosted the Audi India Range drive in Bengaluru to showcase its diverse product portfolio and to grace the occasion with cricketer Virat Kohli. The event also marked the market introduction of the most powerful and fastest production Audi ever built – the next generation Audi R8 V10 Plus. A driving enthusiast himself, Virat displayed his scoring pace by throttling the Audi R8 V10 Plus.

A 5.2 FSI Mid mounted engine, with 610 hp and maximum torque of 560 Nm, the all-new R8 V10 plus accelerates in a mere 3.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and keeps going to its maximum speed of 330 km/h. The sound of the freely aspirated engine, whose maximum torque is available at 6,500 rpm, has become even fuller and sharper.

Much lighter than its predecessor, the next generation Audi R8 V10 Plus is priced at INR 2.55 crores ex-showroom Maharashtra and INR 2.60 crores ex-showroom Karnataka.

The seven-speed S tronic transmission delivers gear changes within hundredths of a second and with virtually no break in acceleration. At the touch of a button, Audi Drive Select lets you adjust the R8’s configuration by matching the ride dynamic to the friction coefficient of the road. And for the first time, the newly developed quattro drivetrain also works with Audi Drive Select, enabling you to adapt the all-wheel-drive system for better traction and control.

Dual Injection: The dynamic combination of intake manifold and direct injection in the high- revving V10 yields very short fuel injection times. The result is not just noticeable, improved power delivery; it also makes for enhanced cooling and lower fuel consumption.

The quattro drive system has been fully re-developed. The dual-clutch transmission directs newly designed quattro drive system with an electro hydraulically activated multi-plate clutch at the front axle. It has active water cooling for maximum performance. Add to this, Audi drive select gives driver a choice between the basic modes comfort, auto, dynamic and individual. In addition to the Audi drive select feature, the Audi R8 V10 Plus also comes with a ‘Performance Mode’ for better traction in dry/wet and snow conditions. Preset coefficient parameters alter the traction control for optimum performance.

“Since our entry into India in 2007, we have defined the way the luxury car market has evolved, by launching more than 40 products in India, which include a successful range of sedans, SUVs and performance cars. Luxury to us is about choice and our wide range of models showcased here has helped us in building an extremely strong foundation in the country. We are buoyant on India and are looking forward to a sustained profitable growth as we complete a decade in India,” said Joe King, Head, Audi India.