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Refreshed Audi R8 V10 Performance: ‘VIP’ deliveries kick off in SA

Audi South Africa says “VIP customer deliveries” of its refreshed R8 V10 Performance have officially started ahead of the local market launch.

While Ingolstadt’s updated V10-powered supercar technically hits the market only at the start of April 2021, the first local deliveries have already taken place as part of what the company calls its “pre-launch strategy”. Audi SA says it wants to “reward” select customers for their loyalty to the brand.

The German firm’s local arm furthermore confirmed pricing (which we published back in early November 2020) for the two-strong R8 range, with the R8 Coupé V10 Performance starting at R3 336 000 and the R8 Spyder V10 Performance coming in from R3 592 500.

As a reminder, the naturally aspirated 5,2-litre V10 in the updated R8 generates 449 kW and 560 N.m in SA-spec form. This results in a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in a claimed 3,2 seconds for the coupé and one-tenth slower for the soft-top model (top speed is listed as 331 km/h and 329 km/h, respectively). As before, drive is delivered to all four wheels via a seven-speed S tronic transmission.

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Refreshed Audi R8 V10 Performance: ‘VIP’ deliveries kick off in SA...

Audi South Africa says “VIP customer deliveries” of its refreshed R8 V10 Performance have officially started ahead of the local market launch.
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DRIVEN: Audi R8 Spyder V10 Performance quattro S tronic

Driving mode set to its most comfortable setting, the V10, though not making its presence unknown, quieted down. With our hair back in position (a fair amount of wind permeates the cabin when driving with the canvas roof folded down) we made our way back to Cape Town, listening to our favourite tunes via the standard-fitment 13-speaker Bang & Olufsen surround sound system. No sound was lost with the canvas roof stowed away as each of the seats’ headrests incorporate speakers. And, as the sun descended below the horizon, we activated the seats’ heating functionality.

The R8 truly is an all-season supercar and, when the weather is just right, the Spyder version, with its roof stowed away, offers an amphitheatre-like experience. But how long will the V10 continue to sing before having to perform its swansong? This seems to be a question already answered: not for too long. Unfortunately. But then again, that’s what’s been said for over a decade. And more than ten years since the R8 first adopted a V10 engine, the 5,2-litre FSI is thankfully still here.

As soon as I started working for CAR, Gareth told me that, when I’m ever given the opportunity, I must drive an Audi R8 as it’s an extraordinary piece of machinery. He was right, it is. Bucket list item, checked.

Fast Facts

Model:Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance quattro S tronic
Price:R3 592 500
Engine:5,2-litre, V10, petrol
Power:449 kW @ 8 250 r/min
Torque:560 N.m @ 6 500 r/min
0-100 km/h:3,4 seconds
Top Speed:329 km/h
Fuel Consumption:13,4 L/100 km
CO2:314 g/km
Transmission:7-speed dual-clutch
Maintenance Plan:5-year/100 000 km

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DRIVEN: Audi R8 Spyder V10 Performance quattro S tronic - CAR Magazine

The R8 truly is an all-season supercar and, when the weather is just right, the Spyder version, with its roof stowed away, offers an amphitheatre-like experience. But how long will the V10 continue to sing before having to perform its swansong?
www.carmag.co.za www.carmag.co.za

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