When it comes to tuning a car with a brand Audi, it is one of my favorite is the German company MTM, which will use Geneva to present their next phenomenal project. It represents a new supercar Developing the Audi R8, where the emphasis is primarily on engine tuning. Body of the machine is chrome, which guarantees that it will be noticed by everyone, but to possess it will have to dig a whole € 400,000. German tuner is much work a 5.2-liter, V10 engine of the car, which led to an increase in its capacity of 525 to 777 h.p. and increase its maximum torque of 530 to 888 Nm. As a result of the improvements, elaboration Audi R8 accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 3.0 sec, 0-200 km/h for 9.37 sec and from 0 to 300 km/h for 19.42 sec. Still missing the maximum speed of the car, which is scheduled to be 360 ​​km/h but aware that he was able to develop a 347.6 km/h on the track Nardi. The tuning of Audi R8 by MTM may also boasts 20-inch wheels wearing high-performance tires Michelin PS2, 8-piston brakes and a new front lip and rear spoiler.

Undoubtedly one of the most exciting launches at the exhibition in Frankfurt is one of the Audi R8 Spyder. The car will appear in the company’s dealers in Europe in the first quarter of the 2010th, but his price will start from 156 400 euros. Convertible version of the Audi R8 has received a mild tilt, which is available in three colors, opens or closes for 19 seconds and is made of carbon fiber, so that its weight is only 30 kilograms. The car has a retractable rear window, which is independent from the roof and can remain raised, even when it is retracted, and function as a wind deflector. Although additional increased incurred in the construction of the car, its weight is 1 720 kg. That is only with 100kg. more than the Audi R8 V10 FSI. This was achieved thanks to its widely used in composite materials such as aluminum and carbon. Audi R8 Spyder exterior differs from the version on the new rear compartment lid with extra air vents for better cooling of the engine underneath, and in the absence of side “sideblades” panel. Moreover, the windscreen frame and vanes on the back cover are made of anodized aluminum.
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The German tuning company ABT Sportsline, whose products have quality guarantee and promote the unique feeling when driving, presented its new version of the Audi R8. Specialists are able to increase the power of the 5.2-liter V10 FSI engine from standard 525 to 600 h.p. thanks to which the car can accelerate from 0-100 km / h. for 3.8 sec and develop 322 kilometers per hour, after removing the speed limiter. To maximize safety engineers ABT Sportsline Audi R8 is equipped with adjustable sports suspension and aerodynamics are improved by applying the experience of its longstanding participation in the championship DTM. External changes include a new front bumper, grille, side skirts and rear bumper, which are integrated diffuser and the four massive tip of the exhaust system.
As a perfect end to the whole package and are provided for 20-inch alloy wheels.

The Autocar UK edition published spy photos of the new modification of the Audi R8, which are made during the test car, the track Neyrborking conducted in Germany. So-called Audi R8 Sport will make its debut this year by expected it is equipped with a standard 10-cylinder, 5.2-liter engine generating 525 h.p. or a 5.6-liter Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 (560 h.p .). According to preliminary information, Audi R8 Sport will be a new body-kit whose components are made of Carbonia. Seats will be replaced by competition and to reduce by about 100 kilograms. weight, air conditioning and audio system will be removed.
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