2017 Audi R8

2017 Audi R8 V10 PlusMileage: 20,067 milesExterior Color: Dynamite RedInterior Color: Black Nappa Leather with Diamond StitchingCommanding the road with equal parts precision and passion, the 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus is more than a supercarit is the very embodiment of Teutonic performance engineering fused with Italian heart. Finished in searing Dynamite Red, this low-mileage specimen with just 20,067 miles delivers a bold presence even before the engine has fired. And once it does, make no mistakeit does not whisper. It howls.Key SpecificationsEngine: 5.2-liter FSI V10, naturally aspiratedHorsepower: 610 hp @ 8,250 rpmTorque: 413 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpmTransmission: 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic with paddle shiftersDrivetrain: Quattro all-wheel drive with rear-bias tuning0-60 mph: 3.2 seconds (official; real-world tests closer to 2.9)Top Speed: 205 mphCurb Weight: ~3,605 lbsChassis: ASF (Audi Space Frame) - lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber constructionBrakes: Standard Carbon Ceramic BrakesExhaust: Dual-outlet sport exhaust with adjustable flapsDrive Modes: Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, and customizable Performance modes (Dry, Wet, Snow)Interior FeaturesBlack Diamond-Stitched Fine Nappa Leather Seats with heating and 18-way power adjustmentAudi Virtual Cockpit: 12.3' fully digital instrument display with navigation, telemetry, and multimediaBang & Olufsen Premium 13-speaker Sound SystemFlat-bottom multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles and drive mode selectorMMI Navigation Plus with handwriting-recognition touchpadBluetooth, USB, and smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay / Android Auto)Dual-zone automatic climate controlAlcantara headliner and carbon fiber interior accentsRearview camera with parking sensors front and rearLED interior ambient lightingExterior FeaturesDynamite Red Tri-Coat Painta vivid, fire-breathing shade that demands attentionCarbon fiber side blades, front splitter, rear diffuser, and fixed rear wingFull LED headlights with dynamic turn signals20' forged alloy wheels in anthracite finish wrapped in performance rubberCarbon ceramic brakes with red calipersActive rear spoiler (fixed wing on Plus model)Aggressively sculpted air intakes and diffuser for increased downforce and coolingDriving Dynamics - Racecar Precision with Road MannersWith its naturally aspirated V10 mounted midship, the R8 V10 Plus is an unfiltered sonic experience. Throttle response is instant, the revs climb with a hunger that only an atmo engine can provide, and the sounddear God, the soundis a 10-cylinder aria of metallic rage. The 7-speed S tronic gearbox rips off shifts with lightning speed, offering both calm refinement and explosive drama depending on your right foot's intentions.The Quattro all-wheel-drive system, rear-biased for playful behavior, delivers grip that borders on supernatural. Whether carving alpine switchbacks or rocketing from stoplight to stoplight, the R8 moves with agility, precision, and dramabut never unpredictability.It is a car for drivers who demand exhilaration, but not at the expense of control.Everyday Usability & ComfortHere lies the R8's secret weaponit is the only mid-engine supercar that behaves like a luxury grand tourer when it needs to. The cabin is ergonomic, visibility is excellent (a rarity in this class), and ingress and egress are gracious. With dual-zone climate control, a cutting-edge infotainment suite, and a decently sized front trunk, the R8 is as comfortable in a Whole Foods parking lot as it is on a racetrack.Ride quality is compliant in Comfort mode, but taut enough in Dynamic to sharpen reflexes when the roads demand it. Unlike many competitors, this is a supercar you could daily without reservation.Competitor Comparison - Why the R8 V10 Plus TriumphsMcLaren 570S? Brilliant, yesbut it lacks the everyday usability and long-haul comfort of the R8.Porsche 911 Turbo S? Ferociously fast, but its rear-engine layout lacks the balance and drama of the mid-engine Audi.Lamborghi