Vehicle Description
Audi has been known for automotive engineering excellence for
decades, producing some of the most inspired rides to ever hit the
street. So when the geniuses at Audi Sport GmbH introduced the R8
in 2006, everyone took notice in anticipation of their foray into
the supercar arena. And they certainly didn't disappoint with cars
like this uber-clean 2010 Audi R8 5.2L Quattro Coupe - a
mid-engine, 2-seater sports car that makes all the usual Italian
show-stoppers nervous - all for a fraction of the price. This world
class head turner has been lightly used in the last decade plus,
and the Lambo-derived 5.2L V10 planted to the ground by Audi's
trademark Quattro system is still an absolute world-beater.
Looking like it was sculpted by air, and balanced in nearly
symmetrical and perfect proportions, this Brilliant Red beauty
makes quite the statement. Audi's R8 burst onto the scene to
compete in the exclusive exotic car niche, combining cutting edge
and futuristic styling sensibilities with a great sense of
refinement. Utilizing the Lamborghini Gallardo platform, the
fundamental construction of the R8 is based on the 'Audi Space
Frame' and also uses an aluminum monocoque structural skin based on
space-frame principles. What all the basically means is that the
body is extremely aerodynamic, light, yet as sturdy as any
materials used in car building today. And because of the durability
of these space-age materials, design 'risks' can be taken,
resulting in the dynamic lines and curvatures that makes cars like
this R8 so darn exciting and classically beautiful. Thanks to great
care by the car's single owner, the Brilliant Red exterior is still
in top notch condition, with nary an imperfection to speak of
despite the 58k miles on the clock (according to the owner a very
minor accident 'bump' occurred at a red light, but there are no
signs of repairs thanks to the pros at Audi that did the work).
Take as long and close of a look as you'd like - which in this case
is likely to be VERY long and VERY close, and you likely won't find
anything to detract from this iconic sports car's celestial curb
appeal. The red finish is still miles deep, has a great shine and
reflective property, and the black and carbon fiber body accents on
the front and rear intakes and vents (including the trademark
'sideblades' that suck in big gulps of air) practically look
new.
Open the door and you will find a state-of-the-art interior,
trimmed in black leather and carbon fiber, with all the comfort and
convenience features that you would expect in a sports/luxury car
of this caliber. If you've ever been inside an Audi TT then this
cabin may seem a bit familiar, although it's been turned up to 11.
The front seats are deeply sculpted and contoured to keep you in
place while you flick the car in-and-out of the corners, and the
dashboard resembles a cockpit - albeit one that is comfortably
ergonomic and very easy to comprehend. The list of factory options
is too long to itemize here, but you can safely assume almost every
luxury option offered in 2010 is in this R8. The flat bottom,
leather wrapped steering wheel feels good in your hands and has
multi-function buttons at your fingertips, including the flopping
paddle shifter for the R-Tronic 6-speed, but if old-fashioned
slap-shifting is more in your repertoire the polished gearlever
jutting out from the center console can abide. The V10-only,
red-trimmed 8700 redline tachometer and 220 speedometer are clearly
visible directly in front of the driver inside the illuminated
bezel, and the Audi Nav Plus LED screen is just off to the right
and includes a back-up camera function and a Bang & Olufsen sound
system is provided for your listening pleasure. And although
there's obviously not a lot of storage space in a supercar, pop the
bonnet and your elegant day bag fits right in.
The carbon-fiber surrounded motor is a work of art itself, and it
uses 10 cylinders and 5.2 liters to pump out 525 horsepower that
registers a 0-60 run of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 196. That's
only a few ticks slower than the infinitely more expensive
Gallardo, and the V-10 is only 569 pounds heavier than the R8's V-8
option, and still leaves the car with an impressive 44% front and
56% rear weight distribution. All that's all very important to
supercar fans and proves that this R8 can easily hang with the big
dogs. A dry sump oil system keeps things lubricated even under
extreme cornering loads and enables it to sit lower in the Audi
Space Frame chassis. Audi's legendary Quattro AWD system keeps the
car controlled under any conditions, and with adaptive ride
control, magnetic dampers, launch control, and a proper mechanical
limited slip rear all coupled with a variety electronic driving
modes (full-on, Sport, ESP-off, traction-control-off), this R8 can
either be properly dignified for regular driving or an aggressive
beast with a loose rear end out on the track. Carbon Ceramic brakes
stop the car on a dime and the rubber meets the road through
Michelin Pilot Super Sport radials mounted on Y-blade alloys.
A stunningly fast German supercar that's been cared for like a show
piece and driven less than 5k miles a year since new. Priced right
and ready to rock, call today!
