AUDI R8 Official Pricing

Audi of America, LLC announced today pricing for the all-new 2008 R8 sports car. The R8 with a six - speed manual transmission will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $109,000 when it launches this fall in the United States. Models equipped with the six-speed R tronic automatic gearbox will start at $118,000.

The R8 is the first mid-engine sports car Audi has ever produced. With a 420 hp V8 4.2L FSI engine and rear-biased quattro(R) all-wheel drive system, the R8 has the performance capabilities unlike any Audi before it. With a zero to 60 mph time of 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 187 mph, the R8 is the fastest Audi ever produced. The lightweight aluminum frame and body and 44:56 front-to-rear weight distribution give the R8 tremendous handling capabilities, with the balance expected of a mid-engine sports car.

Standard luxury features include Audi magnetic ride, automatic bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and LED engine compartment lighting. 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, power and heated leather/Alcantara sport seats, cruise control, Sirius(R) satellite radio, and nine-speaker audio system. An optional Convenience Package includes Audi parking system advanced with rearview camera, Audi hill hold assist, a six-disc CD changer, HomeLink(R), Bluetooth(R) phone prep, auto dimming exterior mirrors, and a storage package.

Stand alone options on the R8 include a 12-speaker, 465-watt Bang & Olufsen(R) sound system, Alcantara headliner, Audi navigation plus, an upgraded Leather Package, and Enhanced Leather Package which includes a leather covered dash and interior trim pieces, metallic/pearl effect paint, carbon fiber sideblades, body color sideblades, and the previously mentioned R tronic automatic gearbox. These options allow R8 owners to personalize their sports car to make it an even more exclusive vehicle than it is right from the hand-assembly plant in Neckarsulm, Germany.

Audi's history in America dates to 1969, when the brand was first introduced to the U.S. market. Today, a network of over 260 Audi dealers currently offers a line of premium vehicles that include the Audi A3 compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS 4 sports sedan; the design-leading A6 sedan and Avant; the all-new Audi Q7 performance SUV; and the all-aluminum Audi A8; and the new V10-powered S6 and S8 performance sedans.

2008 AUDI R8

- Features:

• Overall concept: From Audi, the creator of quattro, comes the all-new R8. High-revving 4.2 liter V8 with FSI
• Direct Injection technology. Sport-biased quattro all-wheel drive with 44% front, 56% rear torque distribution for outstanding traction and driving dynamics.
• Horsepower: 420 hp @ 7800 rpm1
• Maximum torque: 317 lb-ft @ 4500-6000 rpm
• 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h): 4.6 seconds
• Top speed: 187 mph (301 km/h)
• Transmission: Standard six-speed manual transmission. Optional R tronic - a direct-shift, six-speed gearbox with shift-by-wire technology. Complete with paddle shifters as well as joystick gear lever. Combines the sportiness of a manual gearbox with the advantages of an automatic.
• Suspension: Audi magnetic ride with two distinct modes, including a Sport setting, that matches driving style, conditions or mood. Multiple sensors continuously monitor driving conditions and road surfaces and adjust damping within milliseconds, depending on mode chosen.
• ASF: Aluminum and magnesium alloy body structure. Extreme rigidity and lightweight construction for optimal performance and driving dynamics. Beneficiary of Audi leadership in aluminum construction.
• Retractable rear spoiler: Automatic extension at 65 mph (100 km/h), retraction at 20 mph (35 km/h). Can also be manually activated by a separate switch.
• Progressive design: Unique tone-on-tone side blades. Full LED rear lights. Visible, illuminated engine compartment. Driver-centric cockpit with flat-bottomed Sport steering wheel.
• Bang & Olufsen Sound System: 12-speaker sound system with 465 digitally amplified watts designed specifically for the R8. Microphone-based noise compensation ensures optimum sound under varying road conditions and speeds.

2008 AUDI R8

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Source: AUDI