Audi R8 Spyder roadster by a breathtaking dynamism

Posted November 20, 2009 | Category: Cars

The Audi has the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro: breathtaking performance and dynamism, enhanced by the experience of traveling in the open. Its lightweight fabric soft top is operated automatically. Some parts of the body are made ​​of carbon fiber.
The V10 engine 525 hp (386 kW) is able to accelerate the two-seater in 4.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, making them a top speed of 313 km / h. The R8 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder, with technologies such as the Audi Space Frame (ASF), the permanent four-wheel drive, LED headlights and the innovative optional microphone on his belt, is the new top of the range of Audi models.

Its lines highlight in a totally original dynamism and emotion of a sports car with great performance. Compared to the coupe missing sideblade behind the goalkeeper; the sides and the wide soft-top compartment cover are made ​​of carbon fiber. The two arched roofs, which extend up to the protruding edge on the rear of the car and which enclose the large ventilation openings, give the two places a powerful profile.

Like any other convertible Audi, the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro is equipped with a fabric hood: an ideal solution for a sports car with great performance. The soft top weighs just 30 pounds, helping to keep down both the overall weight of the car is its center of gravity. Once folded, the hood has a small footprint. When stretched blends nicely with the design line. The two slender fins extend to the rear, emphasizing the tapered silhouette.
The soft top, driven by an electro motor, opens and closes in 19 seconds, even while driving up to a maximum speed of 50 km / h.

The hood, formed by the sottocielo and an outer layer made ​​of a dense fabric, is suitable for high speeds. When the roof of the R8 Spyder is closed, the noise level is just higher than the coupe. In the bulkhead are integrated roll formed from two sturdy plates which, if any, coming out under the pressure of powerful springs. The airbag for head and chest, housed in the seat backs, protect occupants in side impacts, if the impact is rather front begins to operate the full-size airbag. The integral system of headrest reduces the risk of whiplash in the event of collision.

In the version with manual transmission the R8 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder weighs 1,720 kg, thanks to the aluminum body built with the technology Audi Space Frame (ASF). Despite being reinforced in the area of the sills, the center tunnel, rear bulkhead, underbody and the uprights A and B, the body weighs only 216 kg, just six pounds heavier than the R8 coupe. Thanks to its high stiffness, the ASF body, which includes an engine frame ultralight magnesium, is an important prerequisite to ensure the vehicle dynamic handling and a high degree of safety.

There are many details that reflect the passion with which designers have realized the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro. The air intakes on the front, which do provide an adequate supply of air to the three radiators, and the lip of the front apron have a glossy black. The strips inside the large single-frame grille are chromed. The LED headlights as standard, are real technological jewels.
Daytime running lights appear as bright bands consistent, despite being composed of 24 individual LEDs that form a curve on the bottom of the lighthouse.

The LEDs provide input for the low beam, high beam, daytime running lights and turn signals. Thanks to a color temperature of 6,000 degrees Kelvin, the light from the LEDs is very similar to daylight and, therefore, much less fatigued the view when driving at night. Other advantages include excellent light distribution, long life and extremely low energy consumption.

The interior of this two-seater the Audi reveals quite spacious. The leather multifunction sports steering wheel with three spokes crown flattened at the bottom, as is the custom in racing cars, and lowered electrically adjustable seats that enhance and support the body perfectly.

The work is of excellent quality, rational and clear commands. In the information system for the driver has an integrated "lap timer" to take the time, wanting to bring the car to the track.
The instruments and the gearshift knob are decorated with red rings; the pedals, the footrests and the rocker behind the wheel of the version with R tronic have an aluminum-look. Among the highlights of the standard include a full nappa leather construction, excellent sound system Bang & Olufsen, deluxe automatic air conditioning and heated seats. The interiors are available in six different colors.

Many other sophisticated solutions underline the high level of prestige of the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro. The skin of the seats contains a pigment capable of reflecting the infrared rays of sunlight and to reduce in this way the temperature of a maximum of 20 degrees.

In the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro is also standard on the top model of the navigation system plus, characterized by the same logic of the intuitive MMI commands, by a resolution improved by a particularly fast route calculation. The most immediate is given by the high resolution screen 6.5-inch, in the representation of the road map you can move in all directions the selected point. The system can be combined with an optional rear camera, useful for performing parking maneuvers.

On request, Audi also supplies equipment such as special and valuable packages leather inlays. A novelty on the waistband is made ​​up by the microphone (optional), which allows phone calls even while traveling at high speed and with the roof open. In the two belts are three tiny microphones integrated flat shape, while a fourth microphone is located on the windshield frame. At least one of them will be well positioned for the speaker, provided that this person had fastened their seat belt.

The V10 is faithful to the tradition of home sporting Audi has an aluminum base and is largely assembled by hand. At 6,500 rpm, this engine develops a torque of 530 Nm at 8,000 rpm maximum power is 525 hp (386 kW) at 8,700 just to reach the maximum speed of rotation useful. The specific power output is equal to 100.9 hp / liter, each hp has to propel just 3.3 kilograms then.

Performance hint at what his extraordinary potential: 0 to 100 km / h in 4.1 seconds from 0 to 200 km / h in 12.7 seconds and a top speed of 313 km / h in the version with the change six-speed manual. Pressing the accelerator pedal and increasing the number of revolutions, this engine gives you the opportunity to fully develop the unmistakable sound of a ten-cylinder Audi: a deep, rumbling music.

The engine of 5.2 liters, direct injection technology FSI, has a compression ratio of 12.5:1, which contributes to increased power and efficiency in the exploitation of energy resources of fuel. The R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro with manual transmission consumes an average of 14.9 liters (with R tronic: 13.9 liters) of fuel per 100 km, of limited value when considering its performance. The dry sump lubrication, another technology from the shooting sports, the supply of oil also provides maximum lateral acceleration of 1.2 g can.

On request you can have the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI with six-speed automatic transmission. The R tronic offers a choice between a standard and a sports program, and between an automatic mode and a manual, using the joystick on the center console or paddles on the steering wheel to perform lightning-fast gear changes. This spider has, moreover, the "Launch Control", a program that allows you to start to exploit the full potential of acceleration available, intelligently coordinating the engagement of the clutch.

The permanent four-wheel drive, works via a viscous coupling center clutch, distributes power to all four wheels, concentrating particularly on the rear.
Interacting with the differential lock on rear axle, this system proves to be unbeatable in terms of traction, stability, cornering speed and precision is the result of superior technology and is therefore ideal for a sports car from great performance.

The R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro is equipped with 19-inch wheels with 10 spokes Y. The rims of the front wheels have tires 235/35, the rear instead of 295/30 or, optionally, from 305/30. Also impressive performance of the braking system: its four discs are perforated and ventilated, the grippers of the front wheels are equipped with eight pins, those of the rear wheels of four. On request, there are large carbon ceramic discs extremely light, rugged and durable. The electronic stabilization program (ESP) is provided with a sport mode and can be switched off completely. The uphill climb is facilitated by a special function of the braking assistance.

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