| Audi of America, Inc. has just released the latest | | | | Olufsen® sound system, Alcantara headliner, and |
| sports car from the German automaker. Audi of | | | | Audi navigation plus. In addition, Audi wants their |
| America announced the starting manufacturer's | | | | customers to personalize the R8. That is why Audi is |
| suggested retail price (MSRP) of the all-2008 Audi R8 | | | | offering other optional packages like the Leather |
| that will roll out in dealer showrooms all over the United | | | | Package and Enhanced Leather Package, which |
| States beginning in fall 2007. | | | | include leather covered dash and interior trim pieces, |
| The all-new 2008 Audi R8 sports coupe is distinctive | | | | metallic/pearl effect paint, carbon fiber side blades, and |
| from other Audi vehicles because it is the first ever | | | | body color side blades. |
| mid-engine model ever produced by the German | | | | At the heart of this sports car is a 4.2-liter V8 FSI |
| automaker. The Audi R8 features a perfect body | | | | engine capable of delivering 420 hp at 7,800 rpm and |
| proportions for a sports car, marking its racing attitude. | | | | pulls out 317 lb.-ft. (430 Nm) amount of peak torque |
| The sporty body styling is accented by Audi's | | | | rotating between 4,500 and 6,000 rpm. The engine is |
| signature wide grille along with standard bi-xenon | | | | combined with a standard six-speed manual |
| headlights and daytime running lights comprising 12 | | | | transmission or an optional the six-speed R tronic |
| light-emitting diodes (LED), LED tail lights with a 3D | | | | automatic gearbox, powering the vehicle's Quattro |
| appearance, and 19-inch alloy wheels for the vehicle to | | | | all-wheel drive (AWD) system. With this powertrain |
| ride on. In addition, Audi improved the aerodynamics of | | | | package, the Audi R8 can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in |
| the R8 by including underbody complex diffuser and | | | | just 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 187 mph. With |
| automatically extended rear spoiler. | | | | this powerful performance, Audi said the R8 is fastest |
| Inside, the 2008 Audi R8 features a luxurious and | | | | Audi model ever produced. The Audi R8 also comes |
| elegant interior design cues and equipments. These | | | | with a hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion steering |
| include , automatic climate control, power and heated | | | | with VW power steering pump to provide an excellent |
| leather/Alcantara sport seats, cruise control, Sirius® | | | | vehicle handling and steering in various driving |
| satellite radio, and nine-speaker audio system, Audi | | | | conditions. |
| parking system advanced with rearview camera, Audi | | | | The 2008 Audi R8 will roll out in dealerships carrying a |
| hill hold assist, a six-disc CD changer, HomeLink, | | | | base MSRP of $109,000 for the R8 equipped with the |
| Bluetooth wireless phone system, auto dimming | | | | standard 6-speed manual gearbox, and $118,000 for |
| exterior mirrors, and a storage package. Optional | | | | R8 models equipped with the optional 6-speed R tronic |
| interior features include 12-speaker, 465-watt Bang & | | | | automatic gearbox. |