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Facelift


Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance quattro (post facelift)
The R8 received a mid-cycle facelift in October 2018. Engine power increased by 30 PS (22 kW; 30 hp) for the base model while the V10 Plus was renamed V10 Performance quattro and the engine saw a power increase by 9 PS (7 kW; 9 hp). Other mechanical changes include the choice of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, larger carbon ceramic brakes and a new steering rack system for a more direct response. A carbon fibre roll bar is also optional which decreases the weight by 2 kg.

Exterior changes included more angular and aggressive styling. The new front bumper of the car has a squared design and winglets on both sides to improve front downforce. The grille was enlarged and now stretched between the headlights. Above the grille, three small horizontal air intakes are present between the headlights for improved airflow harking back to the famous Audi Quattro. Side skirts finished in exposed carbon fibre now flank the sides of the car and at the rear, a single wide grille is now present beneath the taillights joined by an aggressive diffuser and two round dual exhaust tips in exposed and sculptured cut-outs.

The interior was carried over from the outgoing model with new trim options available.

Performance figures include a 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) acceleration time of 3.5 seconds for the base model and 3.1 seconds for the V10 Performance quattro model. Top speed for the V10 Performance quattro is 330 km/h (205 mph). The facelift model went on sale in Europe in early 2019.[6][7]