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Friday, May 25, 2012

Audi R8 GT Spyder (2012)


CAR GARAGE | Audi R8 GT Spyder (2012) | The Audi ultra lightweight technology is the key to the Audi R8 Spyder GT's weight of just 1.640 kilograms (3,615.58 lb). The Audi Space Frame (ASF) body, consisting of cast nodes, extruded aluminum sections and panels, accounts for just 214 kilograms (471.79 lb) of the total weight. The engine frame is made of ultra-light magnesium; the long cover over the soft-top compartment and the large side panels at the rear are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). CFRP is also used for the modified front spoiler, the fixed rear spoiler and the new rear bumper. Visual modifications accentuate the styling of the Audi R8 Spyder GT. Audi offers an optional windshield frame in matt CFRP.


Audi engineers also trimmed weight from the technical components in the area of the transmission, wheels and brakes. In the interior, the bucket seats alone, with Their chassis of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), saved 31.5 kilograms (69.45 lb) of weight. In classic Audi fashion, the Audi R8 Spyder GT features a lightweight fabric soft top That is extremely quiet and fully Suitable for highway cruising. The extendible glass rear window is nestled in the bulkhead, separate from the soft top.


The rear bulkhead houses three storage compartments. Alcantara upholstery comes standard - on the sport steering wheel and windshield frame, too. Audi also offers in Fine Nappa leather quality. Numerous details - Including white dials and R8 GT logos - Provide classy Accents. Ultra Audi requires no sacrifice on the part of the Audi R8 Spyder GT owners. The standard equipment includes LED headlights, LED tail lights, an automatic air conditioning system, the navigation system plus, an alarm system and the driver information system with a built-in laptimer. Audi also offers a sophisticated sound system from Bang & Olufsen and a Bluetooth interface Including a seatbelt microphone for carrying on a phone conversation conveniently.


The Audi R8 Spyder GT catapults from zero to 100 km / h (62.14 mph) in 3.8 seconds and Reaches a top speed of 317 km / h (196.97 mph). The Audi R8 Spyder GT comes standard with an automated six-speed R tronic transmission with two fully automatic modes. The launch control program manages the sprint starting with high engine speed and precision-control of the tire slip. The quattro permanent all-wheel drive has a strong rear-wheel bias, granted by the axle load distribution. If the situation calls for it, the system sends additional torque to the front axle. The open high-performance sports car has 19-inch wheels, with 235/35 tires up front and 295/30 tires at the rear. The large, lightweight carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs decelerate the car with supreme ease.

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