"The key figures are that the V10 makes 105 more horses than the 4.2-liter V8 R8, 78 more foot pounds of torque, gets to 100 kmh in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 316 km/h."
Audi's press release follows:
Ingolstadt—Audi is launching the next variant
of its top-of-the-line model. With the R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start—and now comes the R8 V10. Its 5.2-liter, ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, which makes for breathtaking performance. With superior Audi technologies such as quattro all-wheel drive, the lightweight aluminum body, the innovative all-LED headlights, and its striking design, theR8 V10 takes pole position against the competition.



