2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder priced at $211,200
By Andrew, 02 Feb, 2012. 0 Comments
2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder
Audi has released the pricing information for the 2012 R8 GT Spyder. Including destination charges, the all-wheel-drive, Lamborghini-V10-sporting convertible is priced at $211,200. Just 333 samples will be produced. Of this number, only 50 will be brought to the U.S. Audi has assembled the same number of hardtop GTs, with 90 going to the U.S. It could deliver as much as 560 hp in the open-top R8 GT, with 398 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the 5.2-liter, direct-injection V10 enables the vehicle to accelerate to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 197 mph.
Audi reduced the weight of the R8 V10 by 187 pounds, improving both acceleration and fuel economy. Its engine cradle is built from ultralight magnesium and its soft-top cover and rear side panels use carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer. Its fixed rear spoiler is carbon fiber too. The GT Spyder is 10 millimeters lower than the R8 V10, and a stiffer calibration is used on its suspension.
Braking power comes from XYZ ventilated and cross-drilled rotors while a set of 19-inch wheels is used. The GT Spyder also comes with a bigger rear diffuser, front splitter and a fixed rear spoiler. Its interior is only available in black but accent stitching may be ordered in gray or red. Alcantara trim can be seen on the seat inserts, flat-bottomed steering wheel, parking brake and windshield frame.
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