Audi Launches Flagship Sports Car 'The New Audi R8 V10 Performance'

0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds... Top speed 331 km/h

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Audi announced on the 1st that it will launch its flagship high-performance sports car, the "The New Audi R8 V10 Performance," in the Korean market on the 4th. The launch price is 257.57 million KRW (including VAT, based on the reduced individual consumption tax).

The Audi R8 is the flagship high-performance sports car boasting the most powerful performance among all Audi model lineups. The newly launched The New Audi R8 V10 Performance is equipped with a 5.2-liter V10 gasoline direct injection engine and a 7-speed S tronic transmission, delivering a maximum output of 610 horsepower and a peak torque of 57 kg·m.

The time required to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h is 3.1 seconds, the top speed is 331 km/h, and the fuel efficiency is 6 km/ℓ based on combined mileage (5.1 km/ℓ in the city, 7.5 km/ℓ on the highway). Additionally, Audi's permanent all-wheel-drive Quattro system is installed, providing excellent stability and shifting performance.

Furthermore, The New Audi R8 V10 Performance comes standard with various convenience features based on advanced technologies. Representative examples include the "front and rear parking assist system and rearview camera," which measure the distance between the vehicle and objects on the driving path using ultrasonic sensors installed on the vehicle.

Also equipped are the 12.3-inch "Audi Virtual Cockpit," which allows intuitive control of all vehicle-related information, MMI Navigation Plus and Touch Response, and the Audi Smartphone Interface. In addition, the sound system from Bang & Olufsen (B&O), consisting of 16 channels and 13 high-performance speakers, is also fully equipped.

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