Audi R8 GT

Audi R8 GT

Toured the streets of Istanbul [video]

The Audi has released a new video of the R8 GT coupe produced in only 333 copies and equipped with the 5.2-liter V10 FSI, taken on the narrow streets and arteries of the most chaotic city of Istanbul (Turkey), under the curious eye passers-by. Hard to go unnoticed at the wheel of this 560 hp supercar that still seems at ease in the queue, despite being able to cover the "0-100" in 3.8 seconds and touch the 317 km / h top speed . Agility is favored by the mass of 1,640 kg.

The sister "discovery." Given the success of the coupe, sold out, Audi has decided to repeat the operation with the R8 Spyder GT, which will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show (15-25 September). As for the closed version, the Spyder was also 85 kg lighter than the model it derives from. The canvas cover is driven by an electro-hydraulic mechanism that allows you to raise it and lower it, up to a speed of 50 km / h in 19 seconds.

Its V10 engine with 560 hp and 540 Nm is coupled to the automatic 6-speed R-tronic and four-wheel drive. Specifically, compared to the standard version, but the trim, lowered by 10 mm. Alloy wheels 19 "mountain tires 235/35 front and 295/30 at the rear. In this case, the print run is limited to 333 copies, at a price that will start from 207,800 euros in Germany. AC