The 2017 Audi R8 is one of the finest coupes offered by Audi. The Audi R8 has always been the center of attention for being high performance and extremely luxurious and the 2017 model is no different. This year, the designers and the engineers at Audi have enhanced and improved the performance so that this sports coupe can be even faster and a lot better than it was ever before.
Thanks to its powerful V10 engine, the 2017 Audi R8 generates a lot of power that gets the hearts of the sports car enthusiasts racing and have them wanting more. To complement the speed, the interior is designed to be comfortable, luxurious and spacious so that the driver and the passenger can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride of their life.
Why 2017 Audi R8?
The 2017 Audi R8 is given a light weight body along with an equally light weight chassis that makes it possible for the new R8 coupe to drive down roads with astonishing speeds and still be able to turn heads and keep the driver and the passenger safe and comfortable.
The exterior of the 2017 Audi R8 has been redesigned, while the interior of the vehicle has been enhanced so that the luxury of Audi can speak for itself and cast its spell on the car enthusiasts all over the world. To further improve the looks of the coupe, Audi has added an exclusive edition with titanium black optic exterior and solar orange accents on the exterior as well in the interior.
And to enhance the performance and make it out of this world, Audi has offered the 2017 Audi R8 with two V10 engines that offer different performance specifications and horsepower. Since this coupe is pretty even when it is standing still, it makes sense for it to have superior performance at all times.
Here is a review of the 2017 Audi R8 with an in depth look at its engine, performance, interior, exterior, safety features, upgrades and a lot more.
Design of 2017 Audi R8
The 2017 Audi R8 is designed to stay in the spotlight and demands the attention of everyone on the road. The exterior of the R8 2017 is much more aerodynamic and definitely look better than the previous year’s model. As for the interior, the interior is lush and luxurious to be as comfortable as possible so that you can enjoy the thrilling ride of this coupe at all times.
Luxurious Interior
To make the 2017 Audi R8 shine and really stand out in the luxury coupe market, the designers at Audi have made the interior spacious, luxury and comfortable so that it showcases the craftsmanship and class of German design and engineering.
This is a two passenger coupe that is driver focused, yet it is still classy and spacious enough to make the passenger comfortable and feel at home. The seats are upholstered with fine Nappa leather that is comfortable and buttery soft.
Both the driver and the passenger will enjoy 18-way power sports seats with 4-way lumbar support, side bolsters adjustments and with pneumatic seat bottoms for the utmost comfort of the driver and the passengers at all times and in all kinds of driving conditions.
The cabin is also available with the leather package that will take the luxury of the cabin to another level. With the leather package in place, the door arm rests, the center arm rests and almost the entire cabin will be covered with the exclusive Nappa Leather for a premium look and appeal.
The 2017 Audi R8 has a very driver focused interior and the dashboard is the prime example of that. Right at front of the driver is the 3-spoke flat-bottomed, leather wrapped steering wheel that has paddle shifters right behind it for the better reach of the driver.
The steering wheel is mounted on a manually adjustable steering column that makes it possible for the driver to correct the height of the steering wheel according to his preferences and comfort. To make the interior even sportier, the designers have added subtle design elements that also add to the overall appeal of the interior.
These sporty elements include Monoposto cockpit design, illuminated aluminum door sill inlays, stainless steel pedals and black Alcantara headliner. To further enhance the interior Audi has added Automatic Climate Control so that the passenger and the driver can adjust the temperature according to their needs and enhance the overall quality of the ride.
Exotic Exterior
Sharp, edgy and exotic, the exterior of the 2017 Audi R8 is very angular and aerodynamic, thanks to its shape and dips along the side of the body. It is not all angular, you will find many smooth curves at the front of the vehicle where the curves blend in nicely with the angular lines and sharp edges.
The stance of this coupe is very commanding and wide, which is further enhanced by the iconic Singleframe grille that is present at the front of this coupe with the Anthracite Grey Matte finish. This grille is really big and it covers all most all of the front of the vehicle so that it can look intimidating and aggressive.
Some of the retained elements include the headlights, which still retain the same design with full LED automatic headlights with high beam assist. However, at the rear of the coupe, you will find that the taillights have been altered just a little bit. These are still LED taillights, but this time they come with dynamic turn signals with fog lights for a better look and greater visibility.
The side mirrors of the 2017 Audi R8 are covered with body colored housing and come with the power-adjustable, power-folding, heating and auto-dimming features. The air outlets at the rear and the air inlets at the front have been widened and are given the Anthracite black gloss finish.
To make the exterior even more aerodynamic, the 2017 Audi R8’s rear is fitted with an adaptive rear spoiler that will extend out further when the vehicle is being driven at 75mph to further enhance the drive and the speed of the vehicle so that you can handle it better.
Also at the rear are the twin-trapezoidal exhaust outlets that look really good at the rear, but they also make that thrilling sports car sound that we now consider a part of the Audi R8.
Performance of 2017 Audi R8
The performance of the 2017 Audi R8 is superior and it goes without saying that the new 2017 Audi R8 brings something out of this world for the speed enthusiasts. The new R8 is built for speed, which is the reason why it is fitted with the high powered, high revving and naturally aspirated V10 engine that ensures that you get the promised exceptional performance at all times.
The 2017 Audi R8 is an all-wheel drive coupe that offers exception traction, thanks to the exclusive Quattro system that allows the R8 to bring its best every time you drive this coupe down the road. The engineers at Audi have made it better, faster and more agile with the addition of advanced light weight chassis, which is made from carbon composite and aluminum.
It is because of this advanced light weight chassis, the 2017 Audi R8 has 40% greater agility than all the previous models in the R8 series. Thanks to the addition of the V10 engines, the performance of the 2017 Audi R8 is still brilliant as always.
The 2017 Audi R8 is powered by the 5.2-litre V10 engine that can produce 540 horsepower and a torque of 398 lb-ft. This V10 engine is paired with a 7-speed S-tronic dual clutch transmission, together, they make it possible for the R8 to have a top speed of 199mph. The 2017 Audi R8 is capable of going from 0 to 60mph in just 3.5 seconds on a fuel efficiency of 12mpg in the city, 22mpg on the highway and a combined fuel efficiency of 17mpg.
2017 Audi R8 Plus, on the other hand, is powered by the same engine, however, this engine is capable of generating 610 horsepower and a torque of 413 lb-ft. It is also paired with the 7-speed S-tronic dual clutch transmission, but for the R8 Plus, the top speed is 205mph and it can go from 0 to 60mph in just 3.2 seconds.
Safety Features
The 2017 Audi R8 offers plenty of safety features that make the driver feel confident whenever he drives this coupe. The presence of these advanced safety features makes it possible for this vehicle to be advanced, safe and at the same time, offer a thrilling ride.
Some of its highlighting safety features include:
- Electromechanical Parking Brake
- Integrated Front Seat Head Restraints
- Seat Belt Pretensioners
- Adaptive Force Limiters
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Direct Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Collision Brake Assist
- Traction Control
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake-Pressure Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist
- Power Central Locking System
Technological Features
The all-new 2017 R8 comes with a whole variety of cutting edge technologies as a standard so that you can enjoy the ride regardless of when and how you purchase it. These features ensure that you enjoy the drive with its thrilling ride and its wide variety of technologies to keep you company.
Some of its impressive and notable technological features include:
- Audi Virtual Cockpit with 12.3-Inch TFT Display
- MMI Touch with Handwriting Recognition
- Audi Connect System
- Voice Control
- Wifi Hotspot For Up To 8 Devices
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System With 13 Speakers
- Audi Drive Select
- Rain and Light Sensor
Price of 2017 Audi R8 in the UAE
Much to the enthusiasm of the UAE’s sports car enthusiasts, the 2017 Audi R8 is already available in the UAE with both of its engine options. This is one of the most expensive sports coupes with its class leading performance, so it makes sense that it will have an expensive price to go with it as well.
The 2017 Audi R8 has the starting price of AED 549,000 and it can go as high as AED 680,000 with the optional packages and optional features. The 2017 Audi R8 won the award for 2016 World Car Awards for World Performance Car, so the money you will be spending on this premium coupe will be worth it.
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