The entry-level 2020 Audi R8 Quattro with the 5.2-litre V10 that makes 562 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. But it is leaving the pitch at the end of this model year. The R8 RWD coupe and Spyder that also showed up on the EPA’s fuel economy site a few days ago could be arriving to fill the gap. To hence give the retiring model a ceremonious farewell, the automaker has created a few models. A run of 25 R8 coupes and five Spyders with exclusive options, a couple of which are normally limited to the 602-hp R8 V10 Performance. (Source: Auto Blog)
Exclusive Models
Out of the run of 30, we’ll get 15 coupes in Mugello Blue with a pastel silver interior. Also five coupes in Avus Silver with a black interior and red stitching. And five coupes in Sonoma Green with a black interior and grey stitching. All of those hardtops boasting diamond-stitched Alcantara headliners. R8 Spyders will, therefore, make up the remaining five, all in Mugello Blue with pastel silver interiors. The three exterior hues come from the Audi exclusive palette, a $3,900 option otherwise. The cars even get cross-stitching on the floor mats is coded to match the interior. (Source: Auto Blog)
The R8 V10 Performance contributes its carbon front sway bar that saves 4.4 pounds over the normal unit and the driver-controlled sport exhaust. The list of the extra kit also includes the carbon exterior package with carbon sigma sideblades and carbon-fibre trim in the engine compartment, plus lower trim in carbon. The carbon interior package also puts carbon and carbon sigma high-gloss inlays around the virtual cockpit and vents, among other places. Audi’s variable-ratio dynamic steering and alu-optic mirror caps deliver performance and decorative garnish. Every example sits on 20-inch milled Silver wheels, a first time for that shade of wheel in the U.S. (Source: Auto Blog)
The 30-gun salute goes on sale shortly, starting at $187,250 for the coupe after destination, a $16,100 charge over the standard model. The Spyder will retail for $197,150, representing a $13,800 premium. (Source: Auto Blog)
