2018 Audi R8 Spyder V10 7 spd S tronic dual-clutch ATM quattro AWD

The 2018 R8 Spyder takes its supercar status to the next level. The powerhouse 540-hp V10 engine puts out 398 lb-ft of torque and adds balance through its mid-engine drivetrain design.

Similar to its singular performance, the Audi R8 Spyder features a unique application of quattro technology, which emulates a rear-wheel drive vehicle, but with the ability to send up to 100% of available torque to the front axle, depending on the driving situation.

The 2018 Audi R8 Spyder comes standard with Audi magnetic ride, which uses a synthetic blend of oils that contain tiny magnetic particles to create a magnetic field within the shock absorber. Several modes are offered to match your preference choose between Dynamic, Comfort and Auto settings via Audi drive select.

Available full LED headlights with Audi laser high beam technology helps you see things more clearly with increased sight range while anodized blue vertical strips within the headlights provide visual distinction on the road. Its the latest production technology in a long line of Audi lighting innovations.

The Audi R8 Spyder features an acoustic folding roof thats innovative and nearly imperceptible. The soft-top contains an electrohydraulic drive system to raise or lower the roof in only 20 seconds, at speeds of up to 31 mph. It was developed with lightweight construction principles and is only 97 lbs which helps keep the center of gravity low.

• 5.2-liter FSI dual-injection V10

• 540 hp/398 lb-ft of torque

• Audi magnetic ride

• Audi virtual cockpit (12.3" LCD fully digital instrument cluster)

• Acoustic folding rooffolds at speeds up to 31 mph