Audi R8 - Halo Machine and Sports Car of the Decade

As time progresses, look to LLTeK for a broad range of product for Audi’s R8 line. We started this section with a suite of carbon fibre bodykit parts for the original Audi R8 produced by German tuner Hofele. Many owners of the R8 in North America have expressed frustration with the dealerships’ inability to source side blades in Carbon Fibre. LLTeK has these parts for the  Audi R8 and will contine to add options.

There is confusion, perhaps organized confusion, surrounding the variety of names for the R series of cars.  There is the Coupe (orginal with 4.2 FSI) and Spyder (5.2) but  variations continue to appear.  quattro GmbH (a subsidiary of Audi AG and manufacturer of the R8) has released the V10 5.2L TFSI engine model. This motor is a technical version of the motor from the RS6 (C6) and produces 580 HP which exceeds the 4.2 litre R8 by 160 HP. Some refer to  this model as the R10 and some call it the RS8 - at LLTeK we’ve come to know it as the V10. The styling cues that differentiate these models within the hierarchy of the line will invariably be variations in grilles, diffussors, mirrors and trim as per Audi’s traditional distinctions.

Back in 2008 (when spy shots came out of the Iron Man 2 film, enthusiasts have been holding their breath for the R8 “Cabbie”.  Don’t hold your breath while expecting any other engine than the original 4.2 FSI 420 HP mill.   (Update - See image of R8 Spyder below) And already fighting for production time on the assembly line in Neckarsulm are the R10 or R12 (or R8 V12) TDI diesels.  Current rate of production is ranges between 8-15 cars per day - but you should know that some 5,000 parts are hand-fitted. The bottom line on R8 cabriolets - if you want one - order one yesterday; you may be driving it in the spring of 2011.

UPDATE - July 23,  2010:  Audi of America has announced - The V10 Audi R8 Spyder achieves 525-hp and a top speed of 195 mph
2011 R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro (V10) pricing (excluding $1,250 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges):
R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro (manual) $161,000
R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro (R tronic) $170,000

As time progresses, the LLTeK’s series of  accessoriesand parts for the Audi  R8 will grow and mature along with the car. The Audi R8 is an enormous success and will sit atop the Audi lineup for all to see the corporate motto in action - Vorsprung durch Technik.