Audi R8 Exclusive Selection

Audi announced 2012 R8 models created exclusively for the U.S. market. Building on the award-winning R8 V8 and R8 V10 Coupes, the Exclusive Selection Editions will arrive in limited volume in late August 2012. Only twenty 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V8 vehicles and thirty 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V10 vehicles will be produced.

The 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V8 commands immediate attention with new exterior colors and stunning exclusive interior finishes. For the first time, Audi debuts a Daytona Gray matte exterior for the 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V8, complete with carbon fiber exterior splitter and diffuser, 19" titanium five-arm double spoke wheels, black grille surround, black exhaust finishers, R8 GT tail lamps, and red brake calipers. Inside, the R8 V8 features an exclusive leather package with Crimson Red elements and contrast stitching, exclusive leather Navigation surround, and a thicker contoured leather multifunctional steering wheel for a sportier grip. The 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V8 is equipped with a 4.2-liter FSI® V8 which generates 430 hp at 7,900 rpm, with 316 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 - 6,000 rpm.

Carbon Fiber elements, Bang & Olufsen® Sound System and Navigation with the Audi Music Interface also add to the 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition V8.

The 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V10 comes with a shimmering Ibis white exterior and Brilliant Black features - including the sideblade, exterior mirrors, and rear license plate surround - as well as R8 GT tail lamps and 19" bi-color e-tron wheels. Ibis finishes and Alabaster White contrast stitching, as well as a Carbon Fiber monoposto driver's cockpit, completes the interior, which also features an exclusive leather Navigation surround and contoured steering wheel. The 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V10 is equipped with a 5.2-liter FSI V10, and produces 525 hp at 8,000 rpm with 391 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm.

MSRP Pricing

• 2012 Audi R8 Exclusive Selection Edition V8 manual transmission - $137,700
• 2012 Audi R8 Exclusive Selection Edition V8 R tronic transmission - $146,800
• 2012 Audi R8 Exclusive Selection Edition V10 manual transmission - $161,500
• 2012 Audi R8 Exclusive Selection Edition V10 R tronic transmission - $170,600

Either version can be paired with a six-speed manual transmission or an automatic R tronic® transmission. With Audi ultra lightweight technology and Audi quattro® all-wheel drive, the R8 boasts superior speed, performance and handling.

Source [Audi]

 

Great stuff buddy!

 

great post, love the car but for some reason iv never liked the tail lights on R8's

 

So...are these put together using the spare parts bin of this gen R8?

By the way...the wheels on the V10 are

 

I cannot believe Audi is building this... hell the R8 GT was a FLOP!! you cannot give them away! I know of 3 in 5 miles of me Grey, red, and a white one all with 500-1000 miles for under $190k.. and they have 0 interest

 

I would take one with DSG. I love them.

I think you need to take another look. R8 has done very well.

J

 

R8 needs interior jazzing, great to see them do this up!

 

It needed 3 pedals. Don't tell me that car would have had trouble selling if it was a manual. The R8 has been a great seller and has had a great following

 

you should buy them then. R8 has been a tremendous success for audi.

 

nope need back seat of my 911, had an R8 and a 3 year old in front seat and he was touching everything