The 2019 Audi R8 Coupe is a high-end sports coupe that has been engineered to deliver a thrilling performance. The all-new Audi R8 Coupe has a sleek yet athletic exterior and its interior has been laced with latest convenience features and updated technologies.
The all-new Audi R8 Coupe comes equipped with many state-of-the-art safety features to ensure safety of all occupants. The powerful sports coupe has been fitted with advanced driver-assistance systems that help the driver maintain control of the vehicle even in the most challenging driving conditions. The 2019 Audi R8 Coupe is a high-performance sports car that is available in the UAE in two trim levels (R8 V10 plus and R8 V10).
Here is a review of the 2019 Audi R8 Coupe available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and a lot more.
Design of the 2019 Audi R8 Coupe
The 2019 Audi R8 boasts a sporty exterior and a well-crafted interior to validate the premium appeal of the coupe. The exterior of the vehicle features curved edges and aggressive air intakes whereas the interior has been designed to be comfortable for all occupants and comes with advanced technologies and convenience features.
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Exterior
The exterior of 2019 Audi R8 Coupe has been designed to be sporty and muscular. The front fascia of the vehicle features a sleek hood, a striking Audi Singleframe grille and curved muscular fenders. The LED headlights of this vehicle come with the optional laser light technology to ensure perfect illumination in unfavorable visibility conditions.
The new front bumpers come with a sporty dynamic design and feature a front spoiler and large air inlets in matt anthracite black material. A similar design is seen in the rear bumpers that feature a diffuser insert in matt anthracite black and air outlets in gloss anthracite black. For the R8 V10 plus trim, the front spoiler and diffuser insert are made from gloss carbon material.
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The all-new Audi R8 has an automatic rear spoiler that can be extended electrically depending on the speed of the vehicle. The spoiler extends automatically as the car exceeds the speed of 120 Km/h and retracts as the coupe slows down to 35 Km/h. The rear spoiler can also be operated manually using a button located on the switch panel in the centre console.
The rear of the vehicle features LED taillights with dynamic indicators and reversing lights. The number plate lights also feature the LED technology and there is a third brake light integrated above the rear window that comes with dynamic, clearly visible actuation of the indicators. The indicators of the vehicle have LED light guides that create a pulse of light that runs outwards in the direction the car is turning.
There are 20-inch forged aluminum wheels in 10-spoke Y design fitted to the premium coupe that add to its sporty appeal. The exterior of the car features 11 colors that include Ibis White, Dynamite Red, Vegas Yellow, Suzuka Grey Metallic, Floret Silver Metallic, Tango Red Metallic, Camouflage Green Metallic, Mythos Black Metallic, Daytona Grey in pearl effect, Macaw Blue in crystal effect and Camouflage Green in matt effect.
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Interior
The 2019 Audi R8 Coupe features a cockpit style interior that features a monoposto arc that is reminiscent of a race car’s cockpit. A multifunction flat-bottomed steering wheel with shift paddles and satellite controls comes as a standard with this vehicle.
There is an innovative Audi virtual cockpit that comes with a 12.3-inch TFT screen that displays important information to the driver in high contrast. The information display on this screen can also be customized according to the preference of the driver.
The cabin features partially adjustable power R8 sports seats with 4-way lumbar support. These seats are available in Fine Nappa leather featuring diamond stitching as a standard, however, drivers can choose from a total of 28 different color combinations. The door sill trims in this vehicle come with aluminum inlays and feature illuminated R8 logo. The all-new Audi R8 Coupe comes with a deluxe automatic air conditioning system.
Standard infotainment features of the all-new Audi R8 Coupe include MMI navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi music interface, Audi sound system with Bang & Olufsen Sound System, Digital Audio Broadcasting, Audi phone box, Bluetooth interface, Audi connect, Mobility & navigation system and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Performance of the 2019 Audi R8 Coupe
The 2019 Audi R8 Coupe comes with a powerful 5.2-litre V10 engine that is paired with a 7-speed S tronic transmission as standard. The powerful sports coupe comes with two trim levels (R8 V10 plus and R8 V10) and features a permanent quattro All-Wheel-Drive System.
The high-performance V10 engine of the coupe is capable of producing 540 horsepower and 540Nm of torque. With this engine, the all-new Audi R8 V10 Coupe can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 320 Km/h.
The second trim level, Audi R8 V10 plus, comes with a performance-tuned V10 engine that generates 610 horsepower and 560Nm of torque. This engine enables the sports coupe to go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 3.2 seconds and have a top speed of 330 Km/h.
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Safety Features
The 2019 Audi R8 Coupe comes fitted with latest safety features to ensure safety of occupants and advanced driver-assistance systems to offer a stress-free driving experience.
Some of the highlighting safety features of the 2019 Audi R8 Coupe are:
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
- Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
- Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
- Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
- Airbags with front-passenger airbag deactivation
- Side impact protection
- Side airbags, front, and head airbag system
- Integrated head restraint system
- Seat belts
- Seat belt reminder
- First-aid kit with warning triangle
- ISOFIX child seat mounting for the front-passenger seat
- Parking system plus with reversing camera
- Cruise control
- Audi Space Frame (ASF®) body
Price of the 2019 Audi R8 Coupe in the UAE
The all-new Audi R8 Coupe is a powerful sports coupe that is now available in the UAE in two trim levels (R8 V10 plus and R8 V10). The 2019 Audi R8 with R8 V10 trim has a starting price of AED 549,000 that can go as high as AED 630,000 with optional features and technologies selected. The high-performance trim level, the Audi R8 V10 plus, has a base price of AED 629,000 that can go as high as AED 680,000 with optional features and technologies selected.
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