New Cars: New inspiring Audi R8 on road test

It is very important for a car to be good at both its performance as well as in its looks to be highly popular in the market. People, nowadays, have become more conscious about the features that are being offered in the cars. They are no longer satisfied with average features. Audi is reputed for offering its buyers with vehicles having great features. Audi cars would not only be good looking, but will also give decent performance to their owners. Their most recent launch is the 2008 Audi R8 Coupe quattro with R tronic.

2008 Audi R8 Coupe Quattro has an excellent appearance and can easily be tagged as one of the best looking coupes currently available in the market. The stylish looks of the car is further improved by the presence of side scoops and body colored bumpers at the front and rear of the car. Its interior has also been carefully designed. Carpets are located in the trunk section and also in the passenger section of the car. Carpeted floor-mats have also been thrown in the front for supplementing the great interior of this coupe.

The leather seats in 2008 Audi R8 Coupe Quattro makes a ride in it comfortable. There are bucket seats of the sports variety at the front of the car. Both the driver and passenger seats are power seats that can be adjusted to suit the needs of those sitting on it. The seat height and headrests of the front seat have the option of being adjusted, as required by the user.

The powerful 4.2 liter engine of 2008 Audi R8 Coupe Quattro delivers a power of 420 horsepower at 7800 revolutions per minute. The transmission in the 2008 Audi R8 Coupe quattro is a 6 speed manual one, which is provided with overdrive. The suspension in the front and rear of the car are double wishbone ones. Its suspension system is further improved by shock absorbers and springs in the car.

Nowadays, a great deal of importance is paid to the safety features in a car. For the safety of the car occupants, there are airbags to reduce the impact in case of an accident. It also has sensors that automatically unlocks the doors and shuts off the battery, if it senses a crash. There are pretensioners along with force limiters in the car.

The lighting features in the car both on the exterior and the interior are quite good. The car is also equipped with a climate control feature that automatically keeps the interior of the car pleasant at all times.

2008 Audi R8 Coupe quattro is a great car to drive on the roads. The car boasts of great features both on the exterior and the interior and is also good at the performance level. With such great features, it is no wonder that the car is expected to earn huge popularity among car lovers globally.

Tech Specs

Body: 2-door coupe

Engine: 4.2 liter V8 420 hp

Transmission: 6 speed manual

Torque: 317 units

Power: 420 hp

Tires: SBRP235/35YR19 (front) and SBRP295/30YR19 (rear)

Verdict:

For: The car has a good fuel economy

Against: This model is little bit on the expensive side