2013 Audi R8 launched in India @Rs.1.34 crores

New Audi R8- the sporty spearhead of the Audi model lineup

The much awaited facelift for the Audi R8 has finally arrived in India. Launched at an event in New Delhi today, the flagship Audi has been one of the most popular supercars of recent times. The 2013 Audi R8 is available in 3-variants and the following are their ex-showroom (New Delhi) prices:

4.2 FSi V8 Coupe INR 1.34 Cr
5.2 FSi V10 Coupe INR 1.57 Cr
5.2 FSi V10 Spyder INR 1.73 Cr

While both the base 4.2-liter V8 with 425HP (430PS) and 430 NM, and the 5.2-liter V10 rated at 518HP (525PS) and 540 NM are retained, Audi has replaced the outgoing model’s 6-speed automated manual R tronic with a new 7-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission. The new transmission enables the R8 V10 to achieve a sub 4-second 0-100 kph sprint and a top-speed of 314 kph.

So what’s new about the 2013 R8 Coupe and Roadster’s exterior?

  • Sharper Profile
  • New LED headlamps and taillights (standard on all variants)
  • New six-point single-frame grille; with horizontal chrome inserts on the V10 versions
  • New 18 and 19-inch  alloy-rims
  • Redesigned bumper
  • Restyled Diffuser
  • New round tail-pipes
  • Updated 2013 R8 badging

Click here for a detailed picture gallery of the new Audi R8 Facelift.

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