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- The Laser Headlights Take Instructions from Satellites. Audi found that, in race settings, adaptive headlights’ promise outran their actual capability, at least when linked directly to the steering angle.
- The Laser Headlights Aren’t Always On. The R18’s headlights are only laser-lit in the high-beam setting, and automatically shut off at lower speeds (we heard below 55 mph) to avoid blinding everyone in pit lane.
- Even the Headlights Are Cooled. We promise, this is the last lighting-related R18 fun fact. LED headlights require plenty of cooling, and so too do laser-powered headlights.
- The Tires Are Narrower Than Before. In compliance with 2014 World Endurance Championship rules, the R18’s tires are actually narrower than last year. One of the drivers told us that this gives the car a more agile feeling, but also reduces the sensation of stability.
- Exterior Dimensions
- Drivetrain Specifications
- Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
- McLaren 570S Spider
Interior
Much like the exterior, the interior is identical to the standard Audi R8. The only features that can set it apart are the extra Audi Exclusive options or the new Micrommata Green design package. The latter dresses the interior in completely black, fine Nappa leather with perforated inserts, Green contrast stitching accents on the seats, center armrests, doors, and floor mats with luminous color that matches the exterior paint. Needless to say, I would have liked to see more extra features an...
Drivetrain
Here's where the Plus is significantly different compared to the standard R8 V10. While it uses the same Lamborghini-sourced, 5.2-liter V-10 as the base model, the Plus version benefits from a number of upgrades that enhance output. Whereas the regular model cranks out 540 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque; the Plus comes with 610 horses and 413 pound-feet of twist on tap. That's an extra 70 horsepower and 15 pound-feet, which is nothing to sneeze at and makes a big difference in the pe...
Prices
U.S. pricing for the R8 Spyder Plus is not available as of June 2017, but Audi did say that the sports car will start from €207,500 in Germany. That's a 16-percent premium over the standard R8 Spyder, which means that the Plus should start from around $203,000 in the U.S. For reference, the R8 Spyder costs $175,100 on this side of the pond.
Although it sports its engine behind the seats and not in the rear, the R8 is obviously aimed at the 911 Turbo, arguably the oldest and most popular vehicle in this niche. Wearing a design that still harks back to the mid-1960s, the 911 Turbo has evolved into a tremendous machine that has no issues giving full-fledged supercars a run for their mone...
The 570S Spider is the newest vehicle in this comparison and McLaren's first venture in this niche. A mid-engined design combining styling cues from the P1 and 650S, the 570S is a pretty exotic proposition and has everything it takes to give the R8 Plus and 911 Turbo a run for their money luxury-wise, despite having a more race-inspired interior. O...
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In 2018 (2020 model year in the US), the R8 received a mid-cycle refresh with mechanical and exterior changes. The newer and more aggressive design language carried over from famous Audi models of the past and its appearance is slightly more angular up front.
- 2007–present
- 2006–present
Specifications and performance. Power: 449 kW (610 PS; 602 hp) Torque: 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) Engine: 5.0 L DOHC twin-turbocharged TFSI V10. 0–100 km/h: 3.7 seconds. Top speed: 345 km/h (214 mph) In popular culture. The Le Mans Quattro is obtainable as a prize car in the Playstation 2 -exclusive Gran Turismo 4 .
- 2003
- Concept car
- Neckarsulm, Germany
- Audi AG
The Audi Le Mans quattro is the first car of its kind: a high-performance sports car that sends a tingle down your spine but is also suitable for regular day-to-day driving – a driving machine with luxury built in. It was developed in conditions of strict secrecy, according to the Audi philosophy that even a show car must be close to reality and fully functional. Only eleven months elapsed ...
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Aug 5, 2020 · See All 55 Photos. Audi Le Mans Quattro Concept. Visually, the Audi Le Mans Quattro concept was nearly identical to the production R8 that arrived in 2007, though the wild...
The Audi R18 is a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) racing car constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi AG. It is the successor to the Audi R15 TDI. Like its predecessor, the R18 uses a TDI turbocharged diesel engine but with a reduced capacity of 3.7 litres and in a V6 configuration.
