Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, announced the launch of the much awaited all new Audi R8 5.2 FSI for India, thereby strengthening its leadership position in the super sports car segment. Propelled by a powerful V10 quattro engine and built using the lightweight Audi Space Frame (ASF) design, the new Audi R8 V10 goes from zero to 100 km/h in a mere 3.9 seconds, boasting of a top speed of 316 km/h. The Audi R8 5.2 FSI will be priced at INR 1,32,49,000 (ex-showroom Maharashtra).
"The Audi R8 V10 exemplifies our belief in developing and delivering world class automobiles to sports car enthusiasts in India. Embodying our philosophy of "Vorsprung durch Technik," every Audi R8 5.2 FSI is hand-built and demonstrates paramount engineering excellence that is skillfully blended with distinct design cues which will enable us to establish new benchmarks in the performance sports car segment" said Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.
The new Audi R8 5.2 FSI is firmly rooted in Audi's great motorsport tradition. The Audi R8 5.2 FSI will be available with a manual six-speed transmission or R tronic which enables the driver to change gears in an instant via rocker switches on the steering wheel. The quattro permanent all wheel drive technology used along with the "Launch Control" function, which is integrated with both types of transmission, helps maintain absolute stability and driving comfort while catapulting the car forward from a standing start to give owners a premium performance car experience.
Built of aluminum in the Audi Space Frame design, this high performance automobile weighs a mere 210 kgs without compromising on handling, drive quality and safety standards. The exterior of the Audi R8 5.2 FSI is refreshed with newly designed sideblades to increase air intake and maximize performance. A very distinctive design highlight of the R8 V10 is the all-LED headlights as standard equipment.
Completely hand-built with an extensive list of standard equipment, the Audi R8 5.2 FSI is customizable right down to the finest detail, giving performance car enthusiasts an absolutely premium experience. Precisely stitched interiors for leather packages add to the luxuriousness of the segment defining Audi R8 5.2 FSI.
"Progressive and sporty, the Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro is a category winner. A powerful combination of performance and design excellence, this 2010 World Performance Car winner follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, (the 2008 World Performance Car award winning V8 powered R8), to create exhilarating experiences for drivers in India.
We are confident that the Audi R8 V10 will help us consolidate our leadership position in the super sports car segment in India and replicate the success we enjoy in the luxury SUV segment with the Audi Q7. Our fast expanding dealer network will ensure that our buyers have an optimum ownership experience and deliver on values our brand stands for," added Michael Perschke.
In 2010, Audi sold 3003 units, exceeding targets to achieve record growth of 81%. For 2011, Audi India will continue to expand its product lineup and deliver path breaking and award winning automobiles to customers in India.
Audi India is also focused at strengthening its dealer network across India with the forthcoming openings of showrooms in Delhi and Ludhiana. Last year, the company inaugurated showrooms in Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur and Bengaluru.
The Audi model range in India includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi TT and the super sports car Audi R8. The entire Audi model range is available across the country: in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Mumbai West and Pune. Further developments include Surat, Mumbai South, Coimbatore, Indore and Lucknow.
Source: Audi India
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