| Historically, Audi has a racing past. It is this history | | | | lighter than steel which means you get fuel economy |
| which is used in the development of the R8. The R8 | | | | out of the engine. |
| has been used in some Le Mans endurance races and | | | | Many notable features are included in the R8. The R8 |
| is noted for having a presence on other race | | | | includes unique Bi-Xenon headlights that use gas |
| competitions. Today Audi continues to advance on its | | | | discharge lamps that can be controlled electronically in |
| heritage with the R8. | | | | terms of intensity. LED lighting is used in other parts |
| What makes this one of the best Audi sports cars is | | | | of the car. Other exterior features include a |
| the design of the engine. The engine is a 4.2L V8 | | | | retractable rear spoiler and carbon sigma accents. |
| engine. A 4.2L engine refers to the cylinder capacity | | | | Many technological features are also notable. The |
| in the engine. A 4.2 litre engine is the same as | | | | sound system uses Audio Concert Radio technology |
| 4200cc. The V8 refers to the shape of the cylinders. | | | | with a seven speaker output and a six CD changer. It |
| Essentially there are two types; straight cylinders | | | | also offers Sirius satellite radio with subscription and |
| where they are all in all line or a V shape where you | | | | Bluetooth capability. |
| have 4 cylinders on one side and 4 on another. | | | | The navigation system used here is DVD based and |
| The engine features FSI technology which allows the | | | | features a 6.25 inch LCD screen to help with not only |
| car to accelerate at a faster rate. It can go from | | | | navigating the sound system but also for researching |
| zero to sixty miles per hour in about four and a half | | | | locations and directions. Cars are becoming more |
| seconds. It can be used in either a manual or | | | | technology innovative and Audi is no exception. At |
| automatic transmission. The manual transmission is a | | | | the time of writing this article, Audi is owned by |
| six speed one and the automatic transmission uses R | | | | Volkswagen, who is one of the few car |
| tronic technology for automatic gear reading. The R8 | | | | manufacturers that is not suffering as much as some |
| can work at up to 420 horsepower at about | | | | car makers during the credit crunch. As a result, |
| 7800RPM. It also uses aluminium alloy cylinder heads | | | | money can be spent on the development of good, |
| that are more durable and powerful. Aluminium is also | | | | quality engines. |