2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro price

The German automaker announced the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro price for US, with dealership arrival across US confirmed for August 2010.
The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro price will start at 161,000 USD for the manual version, while the R tronic equipped model will go on sale priced at 170,000 USD.
In case you need to be reminded, the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro comes with the same V10 engine found in the
R8 LMS racecar and the R8 5.2 quattro coupe, which means it can produce 525 HP @ 8000 rpm and 391 lb-ft of torque @ 6500 rpm. The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro can hit a top speed of 195 mph and it only takes 4 seconds to reach 60 mph from a stand still.
Besides announcing the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro price, the German car maker is also revealing its plans of bringing the RS5 Coupe in the U.S. in 2012.
Audi press release :
Audi today announced that pricing for the new 2011 R8 Spyder 5.2
quattro® supercar will begin at $161,000 with the first of the
hand-assembled models reaching U.S. showrooms as soon as next month.
Audi also confirmed today that it intends to sell the Audi RS5 in the
U.S. market starting in 2012. The high-revving 4.2-liter V8 engine in
the Audi RS5 Coupe generates 450 horsepower. Like all Audi RS models
sold in Europe and other markets, the RS5 Coupe applies its power to the
road with quattro permanent all-wheel drive. Details on equipment
levels, pricing and fuel economy standards will be released at a later
date.
Anticipation has been building for the arrival of the first Audi
open-top supercar since it appeared as the car of choice for main
character Tony Stark in the blockbuster action film Iron Man 2. The
newest Audi R8 maintains the perfect balance of form and function that
has distinguished coupe models in the R8 sports car family. But the R8
Spyder adds innovative touches that integrate the soft top without
altering the dynamic styling lines, optimal weight distribution or
high-performance characteristics of the coupe models.
The 2011 model-year MSRP for the R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro is as follows:
2011 R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro (V10) pricing (excluding $1,250 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges):
R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro (manual) $161,000
R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro (R tronic) $170,000
Among the innovative features is the soft top, which weighs just 66
pounds and folds or opens in just 19 seconds up to 31 mph. It combines
with a heated safety glass rear window that can be extended or retracted
with the top up or down. The soft top features triple layer insulation
for interior acoustics and comfort close to levels enjoyed in the
coupes.
Inside, the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro seats use thermal-resistant
leather, which is colored with pigments that can cool hot seats by as
much as 68 degrees – even in direct sunlight. The sports car also
includes the world’s first Bluetooth® integration with seat belt
microphone that operates clearly even with the top down.
The 2011 R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro features the same V10 engine found in the
R8 LMS racecar and the R8 5.2 quattro coupe. It achieves 525 horsepower
at 8,000 rpm and 391 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. The top track speed
for the R8 Spyder is 195 mph with a 0-60 mph time of 4 seconds.
One visible difference between the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro and the
Audi R8 Coupe models is the absence of the signature sideblades on the
Spyder – a design change that retains the coupe lines, while
accentuating the unique characteristics of the open-top Spyder. Another
significant difference on the R8 Spyder is the use of dramatic Aluminum
Optic vents on the new rear engine cover and aluminum a-pillars.
Like all Audi R8 models, the R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro reflects the Audi
commitment to lightweight construction for better handling and
efficiency. The hallmark of the R8 Spyder is the industry-leading
aluminum Audi Space Frame technology used for most of the body. The rear
quarter-panel fenders and customized engine hood are made from Carbon
Fiber Reinforced Polymers.