The first example of Audi’s track-only R8 LMS with chassis number ’101′ has been delivered to first lucky owner in Italy.
Overall, twelve units of the 500hp+GT3 sports car will be delivered during the forthcoming weeks to six customer teams that plan to race in five European GT3 championships as well as in the 24-hour race at the Nurburgring for which Audi Sport has developed an endurance version of the R8 LMS.
Another selection of the most powerful and luxury cars presented at Geneva Motor Show.
The Ferrari 599XX is a concept based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, that features new most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research.
Many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been developed exclusively for this special car. Particular attention was paid to cutting the weight of the engine unit components.
The first 2010 Audi R8 V-8 headed for the States was auctioned off last weekend at the Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance for an astonishing half-million dollars.
The lucky winning bidder for the first R8 V-10 in the U.S. also receives an official certificate of authenticity.
Audi of America was so impressed with the interest in the first car that a second R8 V-10 was offered up and sold that evening.
Audi delivered a promotion video of his new powerful Audi R8 V10 that was showed to the public at the Detroit Motor Show in January.
Fans can see flashes of this stunning model and hear that fabulous engine in this video clip that runs for about a minute and half.
The all-wheel-drive Audi R8 V10 features a 5.2-liter FSI engine, the same found in the Lamborghini Gallardo, that gives it 386kW (525hp) and 530Nm of torque.
Audi’s new A4 Allroad is not just a wagon. It’s an exciting car that can get you wherever you want, also through the most uncomfortable terrain, with refinement of a family estate car and the versatility and the power of a serious off-roader.
The car features a variety of engine options from 170hp 2.0 liter TFSI (gasoline) to a 240hp 3.0 liter TDI (diesel) all turbocharged and direct-injected, and also the Audi drive select (intelligent handling technology), the S tronic dual-clutch transmission, and the energy recuperation system, which during deceleration converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.