2010 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI - Photo, Detail, Price, features

Audi is adding another model to its R8 high-performance sports car lineup: Hot on the heels of the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro comes another model with a V8 engine. The 4.2-liter FSI produces 316 kW (430 hp) and launches the open-top two-seater to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 299 km/h (185.79 mph). The engine is mated to the R tronic sequential manual gearbox; quattro permanent all-wheel drive is standard.

The R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro has a lightweight cloth top with a fully automatic drive. Its body is an aluminum Audi Space Frame with large-area components of carbon fiber composite material. A fit and finish typical of Audi, excellent everyday practicality and optional high-end technologies – from LED headlights to seatbelt microphone – complete the profile of the model athlete.
The R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro will be rolling into German showrooms in the third quarter of 2010. Sales will be starting soon at a base price of €121,000.

Audi R8 in MFK Autosports

The latest coup from MFK Autosport is called Audi R8. Facts like 450 hp and customized Schmidt Revolution light alloy rims stimulates the appetite for a sports car
one of a kind.

An extra in driving dynamics and exclusive visual appearance are the amenities of the Schmidt Revolution Performance light alloy tires and they fill out the fender perfectly. With the Schmidt Revolution GT Performance the Audi R8 has found a strong partner because the three part GT Performance possess a secure running characteristic at extreme high speed. Responsible therefore is amongst other things the high gloss and extreme stable RADINOX-outer ring. The special high-grade steel alloy is absolutely free of corrosion.

The sporty elegant rims are really something special. The milled rim-star allows a maximum in fixedness - the novel construction of the rim-stars from Schmidt Revolution are now even more stable an lighter then comparable rim designs and are best choice for motorsports. Furthermore the GT Performance rims have an extreme light screwing made of titan and are individually produced according to the customer requirement.

The rims are mounted in a combination of 9×19” with 245/35-19 tires in front and 12,5×19” with 315/30-19 tires in the back. The complete set of wheel is available for 7.699,00 Euro at MFK Autosport.

Due to an improvement of the engine software MFK Autosport achieves 450 hp. The price of this improvement is 1.995,00 Euro. Upon request there is a premium sports exhaust system (Flap controlled sport exhaust systems) for 5.700,00 Euro available including mounting. For even more individualism MFK Autosport offers an extensive list with extra equipment, which fulfils almost every customer request.

2010 Audi R8 Spyder Official Images Leaked

The hunt is obviously on just before next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show for official images of cars that will be making their debut at the show. Here is yet another one, the 2010 Audi R8 Spyder Convertible, which has been the topic of discussion for those who like to go topless.

For now the specs are still a slight mystery but be assured, after Audi notices that these photos are circulating, then we should get some press release information from the horses mouth. We could probably expect the new FSI V10 version of the Spyder to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show as well as the original V8 version.