Audi releases new official pictures of the upcoming R8 m.
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2013, that will be launched at the next Paris Motor Show.
The restyling of the supercar of the four Rings brought in an automatic dual-clutch 7-speed S Tronic transmission, as well as some aesthetic improvement.
The new range will still feature both Coupe and Spyder bodytypes, which will come with V8 and V10 engines.
The upgrade involves mainly the front end of the car, with new headlamps with LED lights that also work as active cornering lights, indicating the turning direction with a simulated motion.
A newly designed and more rounded single-frame grille complete facelift of the model, while on the interior there is a new finishing.
The new Audi R8 is equipped with a 4.
2-liter V8 FSI unit delivering 430 horsepower at 7,900 rpm and 430 Nm between 4,500 and 6,000 rpm: the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) is covered in 4.
3 seconds with the new S Tronic transmission, while maximum speed would be 300 km/h (186 mph).
The more powerful Audi R8 V10 will come with a 5.
2-liter FSI petrol unit producing 525 hp at 8,000 rpm with maximum torque of 520 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
Thanks to the new 7-speed gearbox, the 0-100 km/h drops by 3/10 of a second, clocking in at 3.
6 seconds, with 313 km/ (195 mph).
