2012 Audi R8 GT receives significant exterior modifications aimed at enhancing its currently stellar managing, and it is powered by a modified five.2-liter V10 FSI engine that creates 560 horsepower (35 hp much more than the R8 Coupe 5.2 quattro and also the R8 Spyder five.two quattro). The 2012 Audi R8 GT employs the R tronic sequential manual transmission. This pairing creates a top track speed of 199 mph, along with a 0-62 mph time of 3.six seconds. Overall, the Audi R8 GT will provide drivers with great lateral acceleration and a very low center of gravity.
The signature Audi ASF(R) light-weight construction of the Audi R8 GT, combined with intensive use of light-weight carbon fiber physique parts decreases the weight by roughly 180 lbs when compared to the Audi R8 Coupe 5.2 quattro. Important carbon fiber components would be the rear hatch, spoiler and diffuser.
The Audi R8 GT continues the heritage of mid-engine configuration with quattro(R) all-wheel drive that has distinguished all R8 variants. The axle load distribution of the R8 GT are going to be 43/57 front/rear. Integrated in to the front differential is axle-load-optimized torque split with self-locking differential within the rear axle.
The newest member with the Audi sports activities auto family members was inspired by the Audi R8 LMS GT3 race vehicle. To convey its limited-edition nature, the Audi R8 GT will come with a selection of unique interior and exterior touches. Each vehicle will have a numbered gearshift knob. The instrument cluster is going to be white with all the R8 GT logo as well as the interior will function carbon matte inlays. The seats, headliner, steering wheel and handbrake lever will likely be black Alcantara(R) with contrast stitching. Door sills will consist of aluminum inserts together with the R8 GT logo.
Around the exterior, the grille, distinctive sideblade along with other trim parts will are available in exclusive matte finishes. The Audi R8 GT may also be out there in two exclusive new colors: Samoa Orange and restricted run of (I concur with Mark Ramsey - we ought to not talk about this colour also a lot as some dealers will not be capable of purchase this)
Optional carbon-fiber reinforced ceramic brakes are out there to provide excellent fading resistance even in racetrack circumstances. Brake calipers having a red anodized complete include the ceramic brakes. A 12-speaker, 495-watt Bang&Olufsen(R) sound system is also obtainable. The Audi R8 GT offers other trim and wheel options to personalize the full array of standard features.
The signature Audi ASF(R) light-weight construction of the Audi R8 GT, combined with intensive use of light-weight carbon fiber physique parts decreases the weight by roughly 180 lbs when compared to the Audi R8 Coupe 5.2 quattro. Important carbon fiber components would be the rear hatch, spoiler and diffuser.
The Audi R8 GT continues the heritage of mid-engine configuration with quattro(R) all-wheel drive that has distinguished all R8 variants. The axle load distribution of the R8 GT are going to be 43/57 front/rear. Integrated in to the front differential is axle-load-optimized torque split with self-locking differential within the rear axle.
The newest member with the Audi sports activities auto family members was inspired by the Audi R8 LMS GT3 race vehicle. To convey its limited-edition nature, the Audi R8 GT will come with a selection of unique interior and exterior touches. Each vehicle will have a numbered gearshift knob. The instrument cluster is going to be white with all the R8 GT logo as well as the interior will function carbon matte inlays. The seats, headliner, steering wheel and handbrake lever will likely be black Alcantara(R) with contrast stitching. Door sills will consist of aluminum inserts together with the R8 GT logo.
Around the exterior, the grille, distinctive sideblade along with other trim parts will are available in exclusive matte finishes. The Audi R8 GT may also be out there in two exclusive new colors: Samoa Orange and restricted run of (I concur with Mark Ramsey - we ought to not talk about this colour also a lot as some dealers will not be capable of purchase this)
Optional carbon-fiber reinforced ceramic brakes are out there to provide excellent fading resistance even in racetrack circumstances. Brake calipers having a red anodized complete include the ceramic brakes. A 12-speaker, 495-watt Bang&Olufsen(R) sound system is also obtainable. The Audi R8 GT offers other trim and wheel options to personalize the full array of standard features.