Audi is launching a bolide for speed lovers, in only 330 copies

The new limited-edition Audi R8 Spyder is a car that can not be avoided by the power and speed addicted drivers. There are only 330 models worldwide, including 50 in the United States and their commercialization is available this month.

The new Audi model is sold at a price of 210,000 dollars, according to U.S. magazine Forbes.

What makes the new R8 so special? Well, the models in this range is the “top” of what Audi offers costumers worldwide. Moreover, new limited edition is lighter and stronger than the coupe version and has a top speed of around 320 kilometers per hour.

The car accelerates from zero to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds and under the hood are 560 horsepower. It has a 5.2 liter V10 engine and the frame is made of lightweight magnesium, reinforced with carbon fiber on side and rear panels, according to Forbes.

Bolide weighs 85 pounds less than the “usual” R8 Coupe and has a sport suspension that provides better control.

Audi is launching a bolide for speed lovers, in only 330 copies

Audi demonstrates its ability to provide clients such a bolide, given that, recently, announced the 13th consecutive sales record, after they sold 9,354 vehicles only in January 2012. Compared to the same month in 2011, sales has increased by almost 20 percent.

Audi R8 Spyder

Deliveries of the new R8 Spyder will be available starting this month, and each car will be numbered on the gearshift, and not on the engine, as usually happens in case of limited editions, points out Forbes.