After creating a huge sensation by giving its first glimpse among the huge crowd at the 2016 Auto Expo, next generation Audi R8 V10 Plus has been launched in India. The company has tagged the price of INR 2.55 Crore (Ex-showroom, Maharashtra) for this most powerful and luxurious car. Moreover, it becomes Audi's fastest production ever built that is lighter than the earlier one's. To make the event more fascinating, the famous Indian cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli also standing next to Joe King, Head of the Audi India at Taneja Airstrip near Banglore.
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When it comes to the performance and power, the Audi R8 V10 Plus comes with a displacement of naturally aspirated 5.2-litre FSI Quattro V10 to pump out a massive power of 610 Bhp. With a range-topping motor, the car can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in just 3.2 seconds as well as the forks in the speedometer will be shown at a top speed of 330 kmph.
A seven-speed S-Tronic transmission and a newly developed Quattro all-wheel drive with electro-hydraulically activated multi-plate clutch configuration system have come out with this latest iteration. In addition, four standard drive modes are also available. Talking about the success of the brand in the country, it has already sold more than 55,000 cars as well as also received over 35 Lakhs fans at the media channels.
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Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Joe King, said, "Since our entry into India in 2007, we have defined the way the luxury car market has evolved by launching more than 40 products in the country. Luxury to us is about choice and our wide range of models have helped us build an extremely strong foundation in India. We are looking forward to a sustained profitable growth as we complete a decade in the country."
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