The Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD drive now offers 570 HP!

The supercars They are cars that are within the reach of very few and, to make matters worse, they are in the crosshairs of the European Union for their polluting emissions. But for all those for whom money is not a problem, there are still possibilities to get hold of luxurious, tremendously effective and emotional cars, such as the Audi R8.

The brand with the four rings has just launched the update of one of the most exciting versions of its supercar. We talk about Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD, the variant that renounces the hallmark of the brand - all-wheel drive - to send all the power of its 5.2 liters to the rear train.

This mechanical setup may not be the most efficient against the clock, but it is certainly the most emotional. More if possible in the Spyder bodywork, the convertible with a canvas roof. I think it goes without saying that it is my favorite option within the R8 range of Audi, although it is also offered with bodywork Coupe.

Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD: All back!

But focusing on the data, the update of the Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD provides extra power. The naturally aspirated V10 in a central position now raises its performance to 570 hp and the torque up to 550 Nm, accompanied by the heavenly sound that emanates from the exhaust outlets.

Other details to take into account is that it covers the 0 to 100 in just 3,7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 329 km / h in the Coupé body, the Spyder being a tenth slower in the sprint and leaving its top speed just 2 km/h below. The mechanical limited-slip differential distributes torque according to the driving situation, improving traction even when the road is wet.

It is important to mention that it has a sports mode that, according to the brand, allows for controlled skidding; And let's not forget that for the first time on the rear-wheel drive R8, dynamic steering is also available, to improve cornering.

Since 175.600 €

The R8 V10 performance RWD is manufactured, largely by hand, at the Böllinger Höfe factory at Audi's headquarters in Neckarsulm, Germany, where the racing LMS GT4 derived from the production model is also produced, and with which shares approximately 60 percent of the pieces.

In case you are thinking of getting one, the Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD It will be available for orders from next October 21. Of course, as we have already said, it is not exactly a cheap car, because in Spain part of the 175.600 euros in Coupé bodywork and 190.400 euros in the case of the Spyder. Without a doubt, it is a future classic for which many will stick in not too many years.