Audi R8 GT vs Audi R8 V10
Audi is the leading German car manufacturer which keeps reinventing in order to come up with the best possible cars available to the buyers. During its history, Audi has seen ups and downs however the cars that it has launched have always been one of the best in the class. Keeping its legacy alive, Audi launched Audi R8 GT which is a super power limited edition car. This happens to be very expensive as well. On the other hand another marvel from Audi that we will be comparing with the revolutionary R8 GT is Audi R8 V10. V10 is another powerful super car which has helped Audi position its feet against the competition firmly.
The engine of the new GT is powered by the 5.2 liter V10 engine which cranks out a whopping 560 hp and 398 pound feet of torque. Such a huge power is transmitted to wheels by the powerful six speed manual transmission. This is an all wheel drive car. The fuel economy is 13 miles per gallon in city and 19 miles per gallon on highway. The R8 GT can attain the high speed of 196 miles per hour. On the other hand the Audi R8 V10 is powered by the 5.2 Liter Lamborghini based V10 engine which generates a powerful 525 hp of power and 390 pound feet of maximum torque. It can sprint from 0 to 62 miles in just 3.9 seconds. The top speed it can attain is also 196 miles per hour. It comes with the Quattro all wheel drive system and is combined with a seven speed dual clutch S-tronic transmission.
On the interior, Audi cars have always been a delight. The Audi R8 GT has seen an extensive usage of carbon fiber that gives it a more flexibly strong character. The focus on detail has been made quite obvious in the R8 GT. You would find a good usage of Alcantara material on the surfaces all over the inside. 10 way power front seats are heated and have the sports character. The seats of the new Audi R8 V10 are also very comfortable. There is a trim that can get you the all loved Alcantara finish on the inside as well. The cabin is very spacious in the new Audi R8 10.
On the exterior, both the cars are somewhat identical. But Audi R8 GT wins over the Audi R8 V10 in terms of the looks. The design of both the cars is too good and does make it into an eye candy car. Once you look at the car you cannot turn back your eyes. GT and V10 are both somewhat the similar vehicles except for some tweak in engine to make more power in the GT version.
As far as the competition is concerned, there is a huge competition between Aston Martin DB9, Porsche 911 Turbo and Lamborghini Gallardo which are highly competitive for the R8 GT and V10.
Audi R8 GT will be priced at £142,000 and the other Audi R8 V10 is priced at around £100,000. The high price of these two Audi car is actually worth it.
