Audi Introduces R8 GT – The Fastest Road-Going Supercar

Weight loss + power gain = lightning pace is the new equation for the recently unveiled Audi R8 GT. After the phenomenal launch of Audi R8 in 2006, Audi R8 GT is now here to enthrall car lovers across the world with a fantastic blend of functionality and everyday practicality.

The all new GT version of Audi R8 has shed loads of weight. It is lighter than the previous version by 100 kg, and at 1,525kg, offers a better road performance with 552bhp and 398lb/ft of torque. The V10 engine configuration is capable of producing an amazing speed of up to 320 kph, and an acceleration of up to 0-100 kph in 3.6 seconds. No wonder, it is said the fastest road-going Audi ever! The supercar also boasts of a state-of-the-art R-Tronic sequential manual transmission.

Coming to the bodywork, Audi engineers has left no stone unturned to make this V10 powered coupe look stunning. They have put in some top-class sinister touches to it, and added the new carbon fiber ‘sideblades’, carbon-fibre splitter, and customary rear diffuser to rightfully set it class apart. Revamped side air ducts, smaller mirrors, and a superbly reworked rear design with a fixed wing and larger diffuser are some of the other striking features of this new Audi R8 GT car.

Audi R8 GT will be available in the following four colors:

- Samoa Orange metallic
- Suzuka Grey metallic
- Ice Silver metallic
- Phantom Black pearl

For the time being, only 333 units of the new GT version of Audi R8 will be made available to the markets worldwide. So, car lovers be on your toes. Grab a GT for yourself before they fly off the (t)racks!

Audi Launches SUV Q7 4.2l TDi Quattro in India

Audi Q7, the luxury SUV segment leader has just welcomed a special edition in the form of the 4.2 TDi Quattro. The massive diesel engine makes this the fastest and the most powerful SUV in India. Earlier too, the Q7 had set the sales chart on fire with its brilliant launch of previous versions; but this time the impact is expected to be even bigger.

The new Audi Q7 4.2 TDI Quattro comes with a V8 diesel engine that produces 362 horsepower or 340 PS. This gives it the ability to achieve a speed of 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds with a top speed limit of 146 mph. Impressive ... isn't it? The super SUV transmits its power through the 6-speed tiptronic automatic transmission to a sportily tuned quattro driveline, which splits the propulsive force in the ratio of 40:60 between the front and rear wheels under normal driving conditions.

Now, coming to the best part, the new Audi Q7 4.2 TDI gives a combined fuel economy of 21 mpg. So, all you car enthusiasts, who have a thing for all things BIG and powerful, here comes your SUV of dreams. The limited edition Audi Q7 4.2 TDI will be available at an introductory price of Rs. 58,68,000, while later, it will go up to Rs. 66,12,500 ex-showroom Mumbai, once the limited edition offer period is over.