2010 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI quattro: Video and new images released
We saw the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show and now Audi has just dropped a load of new images and a video of the supercar in action.
Refresher: Power comes from a 5.2L V10 from the Gallardo LP560-4 giving it a total of 528-hp. Mated to a R-tronic transmission the R8 5.2 V10 FSI quattro goes from 0 to 60 mph comes in just 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph. Fuel-economy is estimated at 17 mpg.
Make sure you turn up the volume before you head over after the jump to watch the video.
Click through for the video and the updated high-res image gallery.
2010 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI quattro:
2010 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI quattro in Action:
Volkswagen working on new R-Series with 270-hp
There is no doubt that we’re excited about the upcoming 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The 2.0 4-cylinder TSI making 207-hp should be more than enough for those who want to go a little faster. However, for true high-performance hatchback junkies it was the R32 that did the trick with its 3.2L V6 and an output rating of 250-hp.
According to CARandDRIVER, the R-Series Golf is back on the map with a new rumored badge – R20 Turbo. Sources say that the new R20 Turbo will be powered by the same direct-injected 2.0 turbocharged from the GTI but will be uprated to produce 270 horses. Power will be transmitted to all four wheels via a 6-speed manual allowing for a 0 to 60 mph time in the low 5 seconds with a top speed limited to 155 mph.
To set it apart from the GTI, the Volkswagen R20 Turbo will get an even more aggressive front spoiler, three large air intakes, an aggressive rear spoiler and two center exhaust pipes. It will debut with three-doors although V-dub is likely to do a 5-door variant.
The best part of it all? It will go on sale in Germany in late 2009 with the North American market to get it shortly after. That just made our Saturday.
2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI:
Source: CARandDRIVER
2009 Ford Focus RS: Full technical details, videos and new images
Ford of Europe has already announced the pricing on the 2009 Ford Focus RS for the European market but for some reason the automaker was compelled to keep most of the official technical specs under the wraps until now. Quite frankly, we could care less about the new details since the core details have been released for some time now. What we’re more concerned with is the video and the new batch of images that came with the release.
But first let’s get some of the technical details out of the way: The 2009 Ford Focus RS officially produces 305-ps (300-hp) and a peak torque of 440Nm (324 lb-ft) form its 2.5L 5-cylinder Duratec engine with a large Borg Warner K16 turbocharger. Mated to a 6-speed transmission that 2009 Focus RS can achieve a 0 to 62 mph run in just 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 163 mph. Stopping power comes from large 336mm x 30mm, ventilated front discs with single 60mm piston calipers, supported by 302mm x 11mm rear discs. That allows the Focus RS to go from 62 mph to a complete stop in 114 feet.
Oh and we’re sure you want to know what kind of fuel-economy you’ll be getting with this high-performing hatchback. Ford says that combined fuel-economy is estimated at a combined 30.5 mpg which is 25 mpg on the stateside. Speaking of stateside – we really hope that Ford will soon bring the 2009 Focus RS to U.S. roads.
Follow the jump to see a video of the 2009 Ford Focus RS in action along with an updated high-res image gallery.
2009 Ford Focus RS:
2009 Ford Focus RS in Action:
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