The redesigned 2016 Audi R8 V10 belongs at the starting line of any race between the world’s best luxury sports performance coupes. It is distinctive in that it is powered by a massive 10-cylinder engine, and it features Audi’s exclusive Quattro all-wheel technology. For 2016, the R8 gets both wider and lighter – more than 100 pounds lighter in fact. The widened stance and lower center of gravity make the Audi R8 V10 a joy to guide through the tightest of turns.

The best luxury performance coupes in the world are almost all capable of sub-four-second times in the zero-to-60 scamper, and they tend to offer the most advanced engineering available at the world’s top auto manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Acura and Porsche. However, the Audi R8 V10 sets itself apart in a variety of ways:

1. The Audi R8 V10 has a Distinctive Look

This Audi’s V10 and all-wheel drive certainly set this supercar, but so does the design. At high speeds, one can almost feel the rush of air flowing smoothly and effortlessly over the hood, windshield and roof. This next-generation Audi R8 features an updated grille and sharper lines along the doors and side panels. The dramatic vertical blades behind the doors can be ordered in matching colors, contrasting colors or in carbon fiber.

The R8’s design was originally inspired by Audi’s LeMans Quattro concept car first introduced in 2003. In 2006, the first generation R8 arrived, built on the same platform as the Lamborghini Gallardo. The 2016 Audi R8 V10 represents the second generation of these spectacular supercars. Behind the wheel of a 2016 Audi R8 V10, it’s easy to imagine oneself on the famed course at LeMans.

2. The Audi R8 V10 has a Futuristic Interior

The motorist steps into a cabin with a distinctly futuristic feel. There’s ready access to buttons on the steering wheel for ignition, driving mode and varied exhaust settings. An oversized TFT monitor is situated directly in front of the driver. Undoubtedly, the intent is to intensify the feeling of a pilot in a cockpit.

3. The Audi R8 Powerful V10 Engine

Any enthusiast will appreciate the power dispensed by either of the two 5.2 L engines offered. The standard V10 cranks out a maximum of 540 horsepower and close to 400 lb-ft of torque. The V10 Plus is rated at a prodigious 610 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. The super-quick, seven-speed, dual-clutch automated manual transmission is a perfect complement to the V10 and the Quattro all-wheel-drive.

4. The Audi R8 V10 has Advanced Engineering

The Quattro all-wheel-drive system delivers slightly more power to the rear wheels in default mode, but it will deliver anywhere from zero to total power to any axle, as needed. Audi engineers have also outfitted the R8 with other advanced components like electromechanical power steering, a passive limited-slip rear differential and a water-cooled front differential. A variable magnetic ride suspension and carbon-ceramic brakes are options. It’s also possible to upgrade the 19-inch wheels to the 20-inch versions.

5. The Audi R8 V10 has Superior Acceleration

The powertrain will whisk the R8 equipped with the V10 Plus from a standing start to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds, one of the fastest times of any of the luxury cars in its class. The V10 Plus is also good for a 10.6-second quarter-mile time, reaching 132 mph along the way. Car and Driver says this setup will power the Audi R8 to 170 mph in just 21.1 seconds, competitive with the elite million-dollar-plus exotics. Even the standard V10 will produce a 3.5-second zero-to-60 time. The regular engine features a top, ungoverned speed of 201 mph, and the R8 equipped with a V10 Plus tops out at 205 mph.

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