Roof conveniently stows away behind seats that is the key parameter for a dynamic solid and premium driving experience. as a result, the highly rigid body weighs just 208 kilograms (458.6 lb), and its torsional rigidity has increased by over 50 percent compared with the previous model.
besides the choice of materials, innovative manufacturing methods reduce the weight of individual components by as much as 10 percent. in a progression from the ‘R8 coupé’, they create a lattice that AUDI’s engineers have used to incorporate specific reinforcements especially into the sills, a-posts and windshield frame. the aluminum components make up 79.6 percent of its weight. its strong backbone is the newly developed multimaterial ‘AUDI space frame’ (ASF), made from aluminum and carbon fiber. when weighed without operating fluids as is the norm in motorsport, it tips the scales at just 1,612 kilograms (3,553.9 lb). The open-top two-seater has an unladen weight of 1,720 kilograms (3,792.0 lb).
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with all windows up, the air stream strokes the ‘R8 spyder’ with a minimum of turbulence.Īluminum and carbon fiber components: the new AUDI space frame the rear window is sunk into the bulkhead and can be retracted and extended electrically. an electro-hydraulic drive opens and closes the top in just 20 seconds at speeds up to 50 km/h (31.1 mph). they and the large cover of the compartment for the convertible top harmonize perfectly with the striking design of the ‘R8 spyder’. two fins running to the rear stretch the cloth. The convertible top of the ‘R8 spyder’ weighs just 44 kilograms (97.0 lb), thus contributing to the low center of gravity of the open-top, high-performance sports car. the inlets there feed air to the mid-mounted V10 engine. the new sideblades emphasize the sporty lines on the flanks. downforce is provided by a large diffuser bordered on both sides by trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes. the narrow LED lights provide a distinctive red light signature at the stately rear of the car. this option provides for optimal visibility in the dark and can be identified by the lighted, anodized blue strips dividing the headlights and also by the dynamic turn signals. positioned seamlessly above the singleframe are the wedgeshaped LED headlights, which are optionally available with AUDI laser light. it is flanked by large air inlets with vertical bars. the sculpted singleframe with its eye-catching honeycomb grille appears wider and is positioned lower. this added width is underscored by the horizontal lines at the front and rear. it has grown by 36 millimeters (1.4 in) in width to 1.94 meters (6.4 ft). The new AUDI ‘R8 spyder’ is much more chiseled and athletic than its predecessor. ‘together with the coupé, it forms the vanguard of the AUDI model lineup and offers the ultimate in open-top driving enjoyment.’ ‘the new AUDI R8 spyder is faster lighter and more dynamic than its predecessor,’ says stephan winkelmann, CEO of quattro GMBH. AUDI R8 Spyder V10 supercar: spectacular design and breathtaking dynamics, combined with the allure of open-top driving - AUDI presents the second generation of the ‘R8 spyder’ and has invited designboom to test drive its 540 hp V10 engine in the sunny hills of lloret de mar, barcelona. with a keen focus on the evolution of this supercar, we also hone in on its technological additions comfort and its exterior and interior design.
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