Audi R8 Sport Car

The soul of the R8 4.2 FSI quattro is the adrenaline inducing 420 hp 4.2 FSI V8 engine. Displayed under a transparent panel, the V8 produces 317 lb-ft of Torque.

Torque is what causes rotational speed to change. Just as greater net forces cause greater linear accelerations, greater torques cause greater rotational or angular accelerations.

Torque and propels the R8 4.2 to 60 mph in only 4.4 seconds on the way up to a top track speed of 187 mph. As part of a race-bred mid-engine design that contributes to superb handling dynamics, the 4.2 V8 features race winning technology such as FSI direct injection, sodium-cooled exhaust valves and is setup for a high-revving 8250 rpm.

As a true supercar the R8 not only offers blistering speed but awe-inspiring handling. Featuring the legendary quattro.

Audi's quattro® permanent all-wheel drive, has had over 25-year-long tradition.

Quattro all-wheel drive system the R8 inspires driver confidence, giving you traction when you need it, where you need it, regardless of road conditions. To accommodate the extreme performance of the R8 5.2, quattro® utilizes a continuously variable torque distribution dynamically adjusting power to the wheels with the best traction. With a significant 85% rear torque bias, this highly specialized quattro® system provides the R8 with a balanced driving experience unlike any car on the road.
Audi Magnetic Ride

With thousands of miles logged on the world’s most grueling test circuit, the North Loop of the Nürburgring, the
Suspension

See 4-link front suspension, 4-link rear suspension, dynamic suspension, stabilizer bar, and trapezoidal-link rear suspension.

Suspension system of the R8 is further enhanced with Audi magnetic ride which offers instantaneous driver control at the touch of a button. By utilizing an advanced magnetically charged fluid whose viscosity continuously adapts to driving dynamics and can be controlled electromagnetically, the driver can select from ‘Normal’ or ‘Sport’ modes to customize the R8 ride and handling.