<H1>Audi R8</H1>

Audi has assigned the name of the five-time winner of Le Mans, Audi R8, his new sports car. Three years after the show concept car Audi Le Mans quattro made ​​its debut at the Paris Motor Show, the production version mid-engined sports model Audi R8. Established in the base of the engine V8 FSI with the capacity of 420 horsepower, and a constant full drive quattro», the spatial structure of the aluminum body form a reasonable basis for the outstanding driving qualities of the car. Mounted in the base V8 FSI engine capacity of 420 hp, AWD «quattro», the spatial structure of the aluminum body form a reasonable basis for the outstanding driving dynamics of the car.As the first mid-engined sports car Audi R8 combines Audi's experience gained from numerous victories in motorsport with innovative designs and technologies.

The car is remembered at first sight. Wide and low, it is similar to the sprinter ready to start. Characteristic proportions to the car are dictated by an engine arrangement — behind a cabin. Such situation — the typical feature of racing cars which is reflecting in their dynamics. Distribution of weight to R8 — 44 percent on a forward axis, 56 percent — on back.Casing looks very compact. The form of the hood and roof arch cabin immediately give the familiar contours of Audi. The side view is also easy to recognize - semicircles dynamic wheel arches, a familiar shoulder line.  Cab R8, like all mid-engine sports cars, launched a long way. Behind the cabin, positioned in front of the rear axle is powered by V8 FSI, the upper part of which is clearly visible through the large, shield-shaped rear window.

Width of R8 — 1904 mm, length — 4431 mm and height — 1249 mm. Here they — proportions of the true athlete. And the base in 2650 mm provides a place for surprisingly spacious salon and, placed lengthways, the engine behind it. Between doors and arches of back wheels the air inlets delivering air, necessary for a food and engine cooling settle down.

 The forward part is presented by the traditional trapezoid lattice framed from two parties with huge air inlets. Flat strips of light-emitting diode headlights with transparent glasses lie over them. For the first time four rings are placed on a cowl cover over a lattice.

The architecture of sports salon is completely focused on the driver. The dashboard is developed to the driver, the form of a steering wheel is borrowed racing race cars, sports seats from skin combined with alkantry (order can be delivered special bucket seats). In spite of the fact that when developing salon, the driver, comfort and driver level was considered as a reference point, and the passenger is extremely high. Behind seats two big bags for golf easily take place. Eight-cylinder engine direct injection FSI with the capacity of 420 horsepower, built on the new technology, Audi, which was also used in the construction of a racing car. 4.2-litre engine, which can be cranked up to 7,800 rpm, gives maximum torque of 430 N/m (at 4500 to 6000 Rev/min). Not less than 90 percent of the maximum torque values accompany the work of the motor at a frequency of rotation of 3,500 to 7600 rpm, creating the maximum axial pressure in practically any driving situation. The responsiveness of the engine and instant response to the work of the gas pedal confirms full suitability of the vehicle not only for the participation in the race, but for everyday use. R8 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour.

In the engine of the Audi R8 is the principle of dry sump lubrication, the technology has passed from the race, and excludes the impact on the work of the engine of the longitudinal and lateral acceleration. This helped lower the engine, lower the center of gravity, achieving excellent dynamic performance.

It is possible to install two transmissions. Manual 6-speed, is set in the basic variant, Audi R tronic, serial switching, with the joystick on the center console and gearshift paddles - option.
The car is equipped with system of a constant full drive quattro». Power distribution is a viscous clutch, adapted for use on mid-engined cars.

Front and rear suspension on double triangular-wishbone. Steering - rack and pinion with power. Springs and shock absorbers very hard for better handling, however, provide a very high level of comfort while driving. Yet more comfort can be achieved by installing, instead of gas-filled, adaptive shock absorbers, filled with a special liquid, the viscosity of which is changed under the influence of the magnetic field. This feature allows you to change the characteristics of the damping with the help of electronics, the control electronics. Upon receiving a signal from the sensor, the computer picks up the damping force at each moment of movement, optimizing the comfort and dynamics. The driver can choose one of two variants of the movement - a sporty or comfortable.

The R8 set of 18-inch wheels (on the order - 19-inch). Tyres of size 235/40 at the front and 285/35 at the rear provide the necessary grip and ensure control over the movement mid-engine sports car.

A long wheelbase and an extremely low centre of gravity ensure responsiveness to the actions of the driver, maximum stability and a high level of security.

Even the standard equipment of the Audi R8 will satisfy the most exacting taste. Xenon, led rear lights, 18-inch aluminum wheels, audio system with 7-inch monitor, anti-theft alarm system, interior -leather / alcantara are just some of the items of a long list of standard equipment. Additionally you can order Olufsen sound system (465 watt, 12 speakers) with the function of noise compensation of the vehicle, acoustic Parking system and rear-view camera, navigation system with monitor, large format, different variants of leather and eight variants of painting of the body.

The Audi R8 is built in small batches to 15 cars a day on the production line in the new, purpose built, the Audi plant in Neckarsulm. The entire production process, from welding frame body to final Assembly organized on the principle of command. A group of specialists accompanies each car at all stages of production, exposing every detail or node of the looking-glass. Such an approach ensures full compliance of the quality of the R8 high standards of products Audi.