There is typically no need for introductions when it involves the Audi R8. But the 2019 Audi R8 isn’t the one you’ve come to understand – its been sharpened up in terms of both its appearance, and its performance.
This heavily facelifted version of the second-generation Audi R8 keeps its high-revving V10 engine, and turbochargers are kept cornered , too. It can’t hold off the march of progress for for much longer , though – it’s almost certain this may be the last V10-engined R8… thankfully it’s barely launched, so it should get on sale for a couple of years yet.
Is there anything interesting about its design?
Wow, it had been possible to form the Audi R8 even more attractive – the brand’s designers have gone and done it with this facelift, which sees variety of changes to the outside styling that combine for a more aggressive, sharper look.
The Single frame grille now looks even more beautiful, having been widened and flattened, and any trace of chrome has been removed. because the chief designer told us, a supercar is not any place from chrome. There are three small slats above the grille, which return to the long-lasting Audi Sport quattro model of the 1980s.
There are three new exterior packages available, which change elements like the front splitter, door sill trims (side skirts) and diffuser. On the bottom car, there’s a high-gloss black look; on the V10 Performance there’s a matte titanium look to those bits. Optionally, there’s a high-gloss carbon package.
In this customers can get the badges including Audi rings painted in gloss black, while body paint colours now include ‘Kemora grey’ and ‘Ascari blue’. There’ll be 19-inch and 20-inch wheels offered, counting on the model.
Does it represent good value for the price? What features does it come with?
It’s expected Audi Australia will again offer the R8 in two different specs when it launches in Australia round the fourth quarter of 2019.
That means a base model (if you’ll call it that) V10 variant, and a higher-grade V10 Performance grade with more power and torque. The latter is predicted to be the majority seller – the present V10 Plus model accounts for a few 90 per cent of R8 sales. Maybe they’ll drop the bottom car – time will tell.
It’s too early to possess a stab at pricing and specifications, because nothing has been confirmed so far and we’d get on Audi keeping prices relatively stable or even bumping them up – hey, you’re getting more power for your money, after all.
How much fuel does it consume?
Don’t expect to ascertain the official claimed fuel consumption figure on a daily basis. the amount is 12.3 litres per 100 kilometres for the foremost potent coupe version, while the lower-power version uses a claimed 11.4L/100km.
The engine has cylinder deactivation for fewer intense situations, and there’s engine stop-start, too. It uses 98RON premium unleaded fuel, and has a 83 litre fuel tank capacity.
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