2011 Audi R8
The Audi R8 may still be one of the hottest entries in the sports-car world, but the hype has died down a bit. With its dramatic mid-engine proportions, it is still a stunning sight on the road, but waiting lists have shrunk in many places—in its native Germany, an R8 can now be had in just two to three months’ time.

2011 Audi R8
Audi says both engines will be sold alongside each other, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see the V-8 go away at a later point. On the road, they can be distinguished by the V-8’s small, quadruple tailpipes versus the wider double pipes of the V-10. They can also be easily recognized by their sound: the gloves are off with the V-10, and it will make you notice.

2011 Audi R8
Engines are shared as well. While the 420-hp V-8 will be the standard engine in the convertible, most customers are expected to opt for the 5.2-liter V-10, which will debut in the R8 coupe at January’s 2009 Detroit auto show. It will make 520 hp and produce 398 lb-ft of torque, a much-needed boost in a competitive environment where—crazy as it sounds—the V-8′s 420 horses and 317 lb-ft don’t quite cut the beef.

2011 Audi R8
The Audi R8 GT’s bodywork is visually distinguished from the standard R8 by a package of aerodynamic pieces developed in the wind tunnel for the R8 LMS. It includes a front splitter with downforce-generating flics on the front corners. Further additions include carbon-fiber housings for the outside mirrors and a fixed rear wing. Four standard exterior color schemes will be available: Ice Silver metallic, Phantom Black pearl, Samoa Orange and Suzuki Grey metallic.

2011 Audi R8

2011 Audi R8

2011 Audi R8

2011 Audi R8

2011 Audi R8

2011 Audi R8

2011 Audi R8
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