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Said to complete the Audi R8 model line, the Audi Spyder V10 plus features the most powerful series-production engine Audi has built thus far.
The German convertible will house a 5.2-litre dry-sump V10, capable of pumping out 449kW/560Nm.
Audi claims it will run from 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds, then on to a top speed of 328km/h.
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The weight-saving method worked, it seems, as the car only has a kerb weight of 1695kg – less than an SS Commodore.
“Dynamic steering with variable steering ratio is available as an option,” Audi adds.
“It countersteers with tiny impulses at the cornering limit to further improve stability.”
The R8 Spyder V10 plus also has optional magnetic ride damper control.
“Incredibly high revving up to 8,700 rpm, lightning-quick responsiveness and an awe-inspiring, voluminous sound – the V10 mid-engine is an object of fascination.”
With cylinder on demand tech, you don’t have to have all 10 cylinders firing all the time – though without a roof you’d have uninterrupted access to the sound of those cylinders.
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Because of this, the rest of the cabin remains relatively minimalistic.
However, with a base price of 207,500 euros ($305,000 AUD) in Germany, they aren’t going to be cheap once they show up here.
