2014 Audi R8 notes the first significant review for the supercar, as it was started in 2007.
All this time, updates were developed that add V10 engine to the car and a seven -speed double clutch gearbox. As we expected, the 2013 Audi R8 will not be and instead, the updated R8 will be released under the 2014 model year.
Outside, converted R8 differs from previous cars with new bumpers and LED headlights with rear rotation signals using 30 LEDs for a greater effect. In the cabin, not surprising – leather seats. The new model weighs about 50 kg. Less previous. Thanks for this, it must be said mainly by the larger number of carbon materials, aluminum wheels, carbon brakes and a new car suspension. At the end of the main changes, we can say that now on the Audi R8 there will be 25 horsepower more than 5.2-liter V10 and in total-550 horsepower. Yeah. The order of the tow truck for this model is not a simple matter, few people agree to carry a car with a price of more than 120.000 dollars.
European models receive sports buckets, which are very convenient for small passengers, but a little difficult for larger people. Of the minuses, the most basic is the lack of side airbags in these seats.
Unfortunately, the new Audi R8 will be available only as a car in the back of the compartment. The biggest news is that a consistent mechanical seven-speed gearbox S-Tronic with double clutch will appear in this car, which will replace the previous R-Tronic. But fans of ordinary hand gearboxes will be happy to find out that six-speed mechanics will be available on all R8 models.
We experienced the new Audi R8 of the 2014 model year and we really liked the musical sound of the engine, and the fast, almost invisible gear shifts on the new checkpoint were, on the contrary, are almost not heard. Standard carbon-ceramic brakes easily stopped the car at any speed. Difficult turns on this car are easy, largely thanks to the new 19-inch wheels with Pirelli Pzero Corsa tires.
But despite its sports mission, the R8 is a wonderful supercar for everyday driving. This is achieved by a new magnetic suspension, which, although it remains sports, is rather soft. And in the cabin, even at a speed of 180 km / h, you can calmly talk with the interlocutor.
Audi R8 2014.
On sale: 20 March 2013.
Basic price: $ $ 128,000.
Transmission: 4.4 liters, 430 horsepower, 316 nm, V8 / 5.2 liters, 525 horsepower, 391 nm, V10 / 5.2 liters, 550 horsepower, 398 nm, V10; rear -wheel drive, seven -speed gearbox with double clutch.
Own weight: 1607 kg / 1668 kg / 1617 kg.
0-100 km per hour: 4.3/3.6 /3.5 seconds
Fuel consumption: 14.5 / 14 /14 liters per 100 km in a mixed cycle.