Especificaciones y análisis del Audi R8
Power
540HP
Torque
540Nm
Consumption
11.7l/100
Emissions
277g/km
0-100 km/h
3.6s
Top Speed
318km/h
Weight
1795kg
Price
214,690€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 7v
AWD
2 / 2 doors
112 L
80 L
397 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 397 kW (540 CV) quattro S tronic · 540 CV (2016-2018)
General description
The Audi R8 Spyder is not just a car; it's a statement of intent. The symphony of its naturally aspirated V10 engine, combined with the freedom of open-top driving, creates an experience that transcends mere driving to become pure emotion. It is the ultimate machine for feeling the wind, the sun, and the roar of 540 horses unleashed right behind your neck.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the R8 Spyder is an assault on the senses. The roar of the V10 upon starting is just the prelude to a mechanical opera that reaches its climax near 8000 revolutions. The acceleration pins you to the seat with relentless force, while the quattro traction gives you an almost irrational confidence to devour corners. Driving it with the top down is a total immersion; the engine sound envelops you, the wind stirs your senses, and every tunnel becomes a private concert hall. It's an addiction, a dose of pure adrenaline that makes you feel more alive than ever.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the Audi R8 Spyder is a functional work of art. Every sharp line, every air intake, screams performance. Its low and wide silhouette seems sculpted by the wind. The fabric soft top integrates with sublime elegance, and once folded, it reveals the spectacular rear deck that offers a glimpse of the beast's heart: the V10 engine. Inside, the Audi Virtual Cockpit centers all information on the driver, creating a competitive environment that makes you feel one with the machine, merging luxury and sportiness without compromise.
Technology and features
Beneath its supercar skin lies a feat of German engineering. The star is its 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine, an endangered mechanical gem that delivers power in a linear and addictive way. It is mated to a lightning-fast S tronic dual-clutch gearbox and the legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system, which ensures superlative grip and safety in any circumstance. The chassis, built with a clever mix of aluminum and polymers, provides exceptional rigidity with a contained weight, key to its agility and response.
Competition
In the pantheon of convertible supercars, the R8 Spyder is not alone. It faces titans like the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, which offers devastating efficiency with its turbo boxer engine. It also fights at home against its first cousin, the Lamborghini Huracán Spyder, with which it shares an engine and platform but offers an even wilder and more extroverted character. Other contenders like the McLaren 570S Spider bet on extreme lightness and a carbon chassis to offer track-like sensations.
Conclusion
The Audi R8 Spyder is much more than the sum of its parts. It is one of the last bastions of the naturally aspirated engine, a car that speaks to you through sound and vibrations. It represents an almost perfect balance between daily usability, thanks to its refined interior and quattro traction, and the performance of a true supercar capable of giving you goosebumps. It is a machine to enjoy, to feel, and to remember the golden era of great open-air combustion engines. An unforgettable experience.