Coming Soon New Audi R8 Supercar

Concern Audi leads final work on an improved model, Audi R8, which is equippedwith new powertrains and unique aerodynamic body kit.

Correspondents edition «Car» found that under the hood will be new eight-cylinder motor capacity of 4.2 liters. Engine power increased from 420 to 450 ”horses” (so that the motor has a power that is identical to the model engine Audi RS5).Ten-5.2-liter engine car R8 has received an increase in the capacity of 20 horsepower (540 ”horses”).

In addition, sources of Car assume that an upgraded model of the Audi R8 will geta seven-speed transmission S-tronic dual-clutch. Recall that at the moment the car is equipped with a manual or automatic transmission, R-tronic.

A new family of Audi R8 will be available in Europe in the summer of 2012. A laterversion will go out and racing GT and GT Spyder.