The most exclusive and powerful version of the Audi R8 Spyder has arrived in the States. All in all, the Ingolstadt-based automaker will hand-build 333 examples of the R8 GT Spyder, 50 of which are destined for the U.S., each carrying an MSRP of $210,000 (€163,300), not including a $1,200 destination and delivery fee or local taxes.
What you get for the price of a family house in some states such as Ohio, is a lighter and more powerful version of the R8 V10 Spyder.
In the GT, the 5.2-liter V10 engine with direct injection and has been boosted to an output of 560 horsepower and 540 Nm (398.3 lb-ft) of torque, while Audi’s engineers trimmed the weight of the open-top model by 187.39 lbs (85kg).
All these measures help the R8 GT Spyder accelerate from zero to 60 mph (96km/h) in 3.8 seconds and reach an impressive top speed of 197 mph (317km/h).
Other highlights include a 10mm lower suspension with a stiffer calibration, an aero package, 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels, and brakes with ventilated and cross-drilled rotors.
First deliveries of the R8 GT Spyder will commence this month.
R8 GT Spyder Standard Features | Highlights:− 5.2L 10-cylinder, gasoline engine, aluminum block− quattro all-wheel-drive− Exterior mirrors: power adjustable, heated Front Airbags: Driver and passenger full-size dual-stage front airbags and knee airbags− Side airbags: Driver and passenger seat mounted head and thorax airbags− Front disc brakes: 8-Piston calipers, perforated, internally vented− Rear disc brakes: 4-Piston calipers, perforated, internally vented− LED headlights and daytime running lights− Sport seats, heated, 10-way power with 4-way power lumbar− Audi navigation system plus, 6-disc CD changer, Sirius Satellite Radio, Aux-in jack with 7 speakers and 5-channel amplifier with a total output of 140 Watts− Preparation for mobile phone (Bluetooth®) with seatbelt microphoneR8 GT Specific Standard Features | Highlights:− 19″ R8 GT wheels with summer performance tires− R tronic, 6-speed sequential gearbox with shift-by-wire technology and sports mode− R8 GT specific sport suspension system− R8 GT specific carbon fiber matte exterior mirrors− R8 GT specific LED tail lights− R8 GT specific aluminum door sill inserts− R8 GT specific steering wheel− R8 GT specific sport seats in Alcantara and leather− R8 GT specific carbon fiber matte interior inlays (monoposto and interior door handles)− R8 GT specific numbered aluminum gear knob− Windshield frame in AlcantaraOptional Equipment | Highlights:− Audi navigation system plus with Audi music interface w/ iPod® cable (replaces 6-disc CD changer)− Audi Carbon Ceramic Brakes− Bang & Olufsen Sound System (12 speakers 495 watt)− Titanium Finish 19″ 5-arm-double-spoke-design aluminum alloy wheels with summer performance tires− Forged Aluminum 19″ 5-twin-spoke-Y-design in matte silver look with summer performance tires− Carbon fiber matte door and center console panels− Windscreen Frame in Fine Nappa Leather (interior)
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