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Another day, another topless star. No, we’re not referring to a certain Gossip Girl but the equally hot Audi R8 GT Spyder. How hot? This Spyder is a open-top version of the R8 GT unveiled last year, so it has 560 hp and 540 Nm of torque, as opposed to the “standard” R8 V10’s 525 hp/530 Nm. 0-100 km/h is done in 3.8 seconds on its way to a 317 km/h top speed.
It’s not just more power, though. At 1,640 kg, the R8 GT Spyder is 85 kg lighter than its base car, the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro and just 15 kg heavier than the R8 GT. The Audi Space Frame (ASF) body, consisting of cast nodes, extruded sections and aluminum panels, accounts for just 214 kg of the total weight.
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The engine frame is made of magnesium and the long cover over the soft-top compartment and the large side panels at the rear are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. CFRP is also used for the modified front spoiler, the fixed rear spoiler and the new rear bumper. Together, all these saved 5.5 kg.
Inside, the bucket seats alone, with their chassis of glass fiber-reinforced polymer, saved 31.5 kg. As to not waste their efforts, I’d skip that banana leaf lunch if I was driving one of these!
The fabric soft top with its electrohydraulic drive transforms the car in 19 seconds, at speeds of up to 50 km/h. The extendible glass rear window is nestled in the bulkhead, separate from the soft top. Integrated in the bulkhead is a rollover protection system comprising two pretensioned plates.
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The quattro permanent AWD has a strong rear-wheel bias, granted by the axle load distribution. If the situation calls for it, the system sends additional torque to the front axle. The gearbox is an automated six-speed R tronic transmission.
The interior is black and can be had with titanium gray or crimson stitching. Alcantara is found on the sport steering wheel and windshield frame. Unique details to look out for include white dials and R8 GT logos. The distinctive R8 “monoposto,” a large arch encircling the driver’s cockpit, is made of matt CFRP.
Not just hot, but exclusive as well – the R8 GT Spyder is limited to just 333 units.
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The topless star from Gossip Girl sounds like Blake Lively…..
Do you think they are fake?
yes..they are fake
no they arent….
wait, the pictures or the assets?
This car is 0.1sec quicker to 60-mph than its sister car Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Performante , cheaper as well ….
few years back , a McMerc SLR
I think it’s time the audi R8 should be replaced… don’t spend money on these different editions… use the money for the R&D of a new R8~
Imagine that in red… Damn!
And LOL @ the Gossip Girl opening sentences! Dirty Danny!
** few years back an all carbon fiber bodied McMerc 0-60 time is 3.8sec , same with this aluminium bodied car
i have always been in the dark whether this topless kind of car suits our climate…any insight?
y not.u can always call up the roof if u feel the weather starts to go wild or vehicle fumes is unbearable
Climate is one thing, one has to also consider the polution in the urban areas. I’m sure you do not want to inhale the smell or petrol while driving in town area. You got to be staying in rural are to enjoy the fresh air with this car.
i use cc and no complain about the weather and pollution. Motorcycle or bicycle rider also enjoy their ride even in town area. Who care if u can drive something different from other road user