For those who feel that neither of the current Audi R8 (4.2L V-8 and 5.2L V-10) models are fast enough for their liking, Audi has unveiled a new model of the mid-engine sports car called the 2010 Audi R8 GT. The Audi R8 GT, previously referred to as the R8 Clubsport in spy pictures, combines increased engine output and reduced curb weight to offer a vast improvement in overall performance. While the hand-built Audi R8 is already a rare car, the all-new Audi R8 GT will be limited to just 333 total units.
The biggest improvement Audi made for the R8 GT is increasing the 5.2-liter V-10 output from 525 horsepower in the current R8 5.2 FSI up to 560 horsepower. This output matches that of the R8’s sister car, the 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo, and it was accomplished simply by changing the engine electronics.
Unlike the current R8 models, the new R8 GT will only come with the R tronic automated six-speed manual transmission leaving out the gated, conventional six-speed manual gearbox. Although the R tronic transmission takes away the driver’s control from shifting, it is able to shift gears in just one-tenth of a second which is faster than any driver could ever shift manually. The GT will continue to benefit from Audi’s rear-biased quattro permanent all-wheel drive system for better performance and stability.
source:autotropolis.com
