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Motorsport technology can also be found in the chassis of the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro. There are double triangular wishbones made of aluminum at all four wheels, and the hydraulic rack-and-pinion power steering conveys highly-precise road feel. The standard suspension includes the high-end Audi magnetic ride technology, in which the shock absorbers adjust their response to the road conditions and the driver’s style within milliseconds. A sports suspension with conventional shock absorbers is available as an option. The R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro rolls on 19-inch wheels shod up front with 235/35 tires and 295/30 tires in the rear. The four brake discs are internally ventilated and perforated, and are gripped by a total of 24 calipers. Optionally available from Audi are large carbon fiber- ceramic discs that are lightweight, robust and long-lived. The ESP stabilization system has a Sport mode and can also be completely deactivated. Comfortable: interior, equipment and trim The open-top two-seater features a generously spacious interior. The ring of the leather-wrapped, multifunction sports steering wheel is flattened at the bottom, and the power seats guide and support the body perfectly. Quality of fit and finish is extraordinary; the controls are clear and logical; and the driver information system includes a lap timer. The rear bulkhead includes a storage compartment with three bins, and the luggage compartment at the front of the car can hold 100 liters of luggage. Equipment highlights include an excellent sound system from Bang & Olufsen, deluxe automatic air conditioning and heated seats. The leather seat coverings are specially pigmented to reduce heating as a result of the sun’s rays. The standard navigation plus system with MMI control logic features impressively high resolution and fast route calculation. Also included standard in the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro are the all-LED headlights – light-emitting diodes are used for the low beams, the high beams, the daytime running lights and the turn signals. The LED headlights not only look like technological works of art, they also offer substantial practical advantages with their excellent light distribution, long service life and extremely low energy consumption. Available as a standard on the new R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro is the innovative seatbelt microphone for the hands-free unit, which makes it possible to make telephone calls even with the top down on the highway. Integrated into each of the two belts are three small microphones; a fourth is mounted on the windshield frame. 96 SIMPLY ABU DHABI At a glance The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro Convertible top and body - Lightweight cloth soft top weighing only around 42 kilograms - Electrohydraulic motor, opens and closes in 19 seconds, even - while driving at speeds up to 50 km/h - ASF aluminum body, excellent rigidity and a weight of only - 216 kilograms - Comfortably spacious and exemplary ergonomics Engine - 5.2-liter V10, FSI gasoline direct injection and dry - sump lubrication - Outstanding power: 386 kW (525 hp), 530 Nm of torque - Breathtaking performance: 0 – 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, - top speed 313 km/h Drivetrain - Six-speed manual transmission, optional R tronic sequential transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel and Launch Control function - quattro permanent all-wheel drive with strongly rear-biased power distribution Chassis - Aluminum double wishbone suspension like in motorsport - Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping standard - High-performance brakes, with carbon fiber-ceramic discs - available as an option - 19-inch wheels for high lateral acceleration and strong grip Equipment and trim - Generous list of standard equipment, including navigation - system plus, sound system from Bang & Olufsen, power leather - seats and deluxe automatic air conditioning - Innovative all-LED headlights standard - Innovative seatbelt microphone comes as a standard - Audi parking system with review camera as standard MEET THE AMAZING AUDI The R8 Spyder V10