Audi Sport's second-generation R8 supercar is approaching
the midway point in its life cycle and the car has been put under the knife to
keep it looking and feeling fresh. There's also more power available thanks to
upgrades to the car's 5.2-liter V-10.
The changes will be introduced for the 2019 model year, with
the first examples of the updated R8 coupe and R8 Spyder expected in showrooms
early next year.
Audi Sport gave us a preview at this month's 2018 Paris auto
show with the reveal of the 2019 R8 LMS GT3 race
car. The biggest change is the much more aggressive front end, with the
grille made wider and flatter. There's also a gap between the headlights and
intakes situated below, which take on a more angular shape compared to the
intakes currently found on the R8.
Moving to the rear, Audi Sport's signature oval exhaust tips
have finally been added to the car. The current model sports a set of
square-shaped, quad-exhaust tips. Also at the rear you'll notice the new vent
that spans the entirety of the fascia.
As mentioned above, there's more power available as well.
Audi hasn't confirmed specs for the United States but in other markets output
from the base V-10 jumps to 570 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, up
from 540 hp and 398 lb-ft currently, while the range-topping V-10 in the R8
Performance (previously an R8 Plus) sees output rise to 620 hp and 417 lb-ft,
from 610 hp and 413 lb-ft currently.
The engineers also tweaked the suspension and power steering
for improved stability and more precise feedback. They also added a new 20-inch
light alloy as an alternative to the standard 19-inch wheels. Carbon-ceramic
brakes are also on the options list.
The base R8 sprints to 62 mph from rest in 3.4 seconds while
the R8 Performance achieves the same feat in 3.1 seconds.
To spice up the design of the engine bay, a new, three-part
cover—available in a choice of plastic or carbon fiber—has been installed over
the air filter. Other styling packages on offer will enable different accents
to be added to the front splitter (available in carbon fiber), side blades and
rear diffuser. Two new exterior colors have also been added to the list of
options.
Look for the updated R8 range to debut in November at the
2018 Los Angeles auto show, more coverage of which can be accessed at our dedicated hub.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1118919_2019-audi-r8-debuts-with-sharper-look-more-power
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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