2012 Audi R8 Spyder Model Detailed
By admin in 2012 Cars on August 22nd, 2011
Audi has announced that there will be a remodeled R8 Spyder with its 4.2 liter FSI Quattro engine. Although it hasn’t really come as a surprise that there will be a new R8 Spyder for 2012 it is very pleasing to see this little beauty being made available for the masses.
The engine is basically the V10 5.2 liter FSI Quattro engine utilized in the more powerful R8 Spyder, the only difference is that it has been scaled down into a V8 version for this new model. Audi’s American branch has stated that the new V8 engine version of the R8 Spyder will makes its debut in the first quarter of 2012, with the arrival of another V8 4.2 liter engine producing 430 horsepower also available for the coupe versions in 2012. Available as standard is the 6 speed manual transmission whilst the R-tronic automated manual transmission will available as an optional extra.
Even though the new car model year begins this fall, after the new Spyder has been unleashed to the public only then will the brand new 2012 model of the R8 coupes be released as well. The previous 4.2 liter R8 coupe version managed to attain speeds of 0-60 mph in exactly 4 seconds, now if Audi can limit the weight gain of the new Spyder and V10 coupe models to that of around 100 kg, then the 4.2 liter engine Spyder should be able to attain 0-60 in an also impressive 4.2 seconds.
Although no actual official photos or illustrations of the new 4.2 liter R8 Spyder have been released as of yet; pictured above is the V10 Spyder model. From all indications this new model should look similar in appearance to a topless version of the 4.2 coupe, equipped with such features as quad tailpipes, whilst the extractors and air intakes will have a streaked matte finish.
The fairings of the V8 Spyder model will be designed in “glistening silver”, similar to its older V10 sibling. The vehicle comes in 11 colors for the main body work, whist complementing the soft-top of this new model there will be 3 different colors made available to choose from; either red, brown of black. Audi has stated that the windshield surround will be coated with anodized aluminum.
If we compare the pricing of the V10 models, it can almost safe to assume that the base price will rise 10 percent extra than that of the coupe variation. This will possibly place the price of this new vehicle in region of around $130,000, this is approximately about $35,000 less expensive than the V10 Spyder model.
