Audi R8 5.2 V10 on sale in UAE

The latest version of Audi’s beluga-whale sports car, the V10-powered R8 5.2 FSI Quattro, has gone on sale in the UAE and the rest of the GCC.

The Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro comes with a 5.2-litre V10 engine capable of 525 hp at 8000 rpm and 530 Nm of torque at a high 6500 rpm. Audi claims the car can do 0-100 kph in 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of 316 kph.

The R8 V10 is available with a 6-speed manual or with a clunky sequential R tronic automanual. Features include 19-inch wheels, permanent all-wheel-drive, magnetic-adjustable ride, launch control and better brakes.

The manual version costs Dhs 490,000, while the automanual runs at Dhs 525,000 in Dubai showrooms. Keep track of local prices in the Audi R8 buyer guide.