Audi R8 V10 Phantom Black Panther by Ok-Chiptuning

Ok-Chiptuning revealed a tuning package based on the Audi R8 V10 R-Tronic, called Phantom Black Panther. The body kit includes new front grille, carbon front splitter, carbon rear diffuser and new taillights. The structure has been lowered by KW suspensions. The engine delivers 100 hp more with a new ECU, so the 5.2-liter V10 produces 620 hp, and the R8 accelerates from 0 to 200 km/h in 6.9 seconds.

Audi R8 V10 GT-X650 by XXX-Performance

German tuner XXX-Performance has completed the GT-X650 project based on the Audi R8 V10. The R8 comes in blue chrome with a carbon fiber widebody kit that includes new air intakes, new bumpers, side skirts, rear diffuser and roof airscoop. The adjustable suspension is provided by H&R, while the car rides on 20-inch Forgiato GTRwheels wrapped by Hankook tires. The engine delivers 650 hp.

Audi R8 Spyder by Linnhart

German tuner Linnhart presented a project of modifications for the Audi R8 Spyder V10. The car gets lighter components, which also change the look compared to the stock Audi R8 Spyder. The aerodynamic kit consists of hood, side flaps, intake fins, diffusor and rear spoiler and is on offered for V8 and V10 models. An engine kit allows a power increase up to 50 hp. Spider Performance 20-inch wheels complete the package.

Audi R8 PD GT850 by Prior Design

Prior Design has unveiled images of the Audi R8 PD GT850. Prior Design offers new body panels including a revised front bumper, a carbon fiber spoiler, a huge rear wing and a redesigned rear bumper. The 4.2-liter FSI V8 engine with a 420 hp can be brought to 475 hp or 565 hp with a compressor system.

Matte Purple Audi R8 V10 by Superior Auto Design

Superior Auto Design, a tuner based in Florida, presented his new project based on an Audi R8 V10. The 2012 Audi R8 V10 was fitted with ADV.1 wheels and wrapped in a matte purple film. The car is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 525 hp, which enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.

2013 Audi R8 GTR by ABT

ABT Sportsline will present at the Geneva Motor Show the 2013 ABT R8 GTR. The car was born from the experience of ABT in the world of motorsport, but it will be suitable for both the track and the street. The engineers have focused on weight reduction (now it weighs 100 kg less than the standard R8) and its optimal distribution. The body kit is made entirely of carbon fiber, ranging from adjustable front splitter, the bonnet, the rear spoiler, the mirrors, passing through the doors. ABT lifted the power of the V10 from 525 to 620 hp. The top speed of the ABT R8 GTR is 325 km/h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is in 3.2 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 9.9 seconds. The R8 GTR is equipped with ceramic braking system, adjustable sports suspension and ER-F forged wheels. The interior of the R8 GTR ABT is covered in black and red Alcantara, with racing stripes on the bucket seats. The package includes a rollbar, 4 point safety belts and a sport steering wheel made of Alcantara and carbon that features LED-shift indicator lights

Audi R8 V10 spotted (photos)

Today I spotted this metallized grey Audi R8 V10. It has the same engine as the Lamborghini Gallardo: a 5.2-liter FSI V10, that produces 525 hp and 530 Nm. The Audi R8 V10 weighs 1620 kg and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12 seconds and it reaches 316 km/h of top speed. The engine is mated to the Quattro all-wheel drive system with three differentials and six-speed manual gearbox as standard. This model is equipped with the R-Tronic gearbox 6 speed (optional) with Launch Control. 

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Audi R8 V10 by B&B

The tuner B&B has put his hands on the Audi R8 Spyder V10, modifying deeply into the mechanics. Apart from a few details, such as the 19 and 20 inches rims, the exterior remained unchanged. The most important changes are under the hood: the 5.2-liter FSI V10 now produces 628 hp and 600 Nm of torque, thanks to changes to the air filter, the control unit and the exhaust system. The R8 Spyder by B&B accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, using half a second less than the original R8, while top speed increased from 316 to 328 km/h.

Audi R8 GT650 by Prior Design

Prior Design has created a tuning of the Audi R8 V8, calling it GT 650. The GT650 comes with a red and black livery and it shows off a body kit that includes a front bumper with air intakes and splitter, side skirts, a roof airscoop, a diffuser and a rear wing. The bodykit is made of Dura-Flex, a new fiber that combines strength and lightness. The look is then completed by 20-inch alloy wheels. The 4.2-liter V8 engine develops 420 hp, later there will be a kit to increase power to 475 or 565 hp.

Audi R8 China Edition

The Audi has unveiled the R8 China Edition, a special version of the German supercar that will be produced in only 80 copies, all for the Chinese market. The car has a look similar to the R8 GT, it is available in Malibu Blue or Suzuka Grey, it shows off 19-inch wheels, combined with spoiler, sideblades, exterior mirrors and rear diffuser in carbon fiber. The interior is characterized by the presence of leather and Alcantara, the cockpit refers to the color of the body and there is an aluminum plate with the limited edition number. Under the hood of the R8 China Edition there is the 5.2-liter V10 that produces 525 hp and a maximum torque of 530 Nm. The R8 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. 

Audi R8 Grandiose by Regula Tuning

The German tuner Regula Tuning has modified the Audi R8, that now is called Grandiose. The R8 Grandiose stands for the body kit that includes air intakes, redesigned headlights, new bumpers, rear diffuser and black 20" alloy wheels. Regula Tuning offers a performance kit for the control unit of the V10 5.2-liter model, able to increase the engine power from 525 hp to 560 hp. The body kit is available also for the V8.

2013 Audi R8

The new Audi R8 is already on sale in the restyled version. Outside, the car features new headlights with LED lights and a different front grille single frame. The R8 V8 is equipped with a 4.2-liter FSI with 430 hp and 430 Nm: the 0-100 km/h is covered in 4.3 seconds with the new S tronic transmission, while the maximum speed is 300 km/h. The R8 V10 is instead powered by a 5.2-liter FSI with 525 hp and a maximum torque of 520 Nm: thanks to a new seven-speed gearbox accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 3.6 seconds, top speed is 313 km/h . At the top there is the R8 Plus: 550 hp, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 317 km/h. The R8 Plus is equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, sport seats, sports suspension Plus, carbon-ceramic brakes and carbon fiber details; it weighs 1560 kg, 50 less than the standard R8 V10. All versions offer standard all-wheel drive Quattro.

In the pictures below the blue one is the V10 Plus and the red one is the V8.

Audi R8 GT Spyder

As Audi R8 GT Coupe, the production of the Spyder is limited to 333 copies worldwide. The new R8 Spyder GT has received the same treatment as her sister's closed to reduce weight: the use of a thinner windscreen, the use of carbon fiber or other materials more efficient for aerodynamic elements or techniques such as transmission or the exhaust system. Putting the car on the scale, compared to the R8 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder, this treatment has saved 85 kg. The V10 5.2 FSI with 560 hp coupled to an automatic 6-speed R-Tronic, can reach the 317 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds (with launch control).