Audi puts R8 V10 quattro out to pasture – but not without a surprise

Audi is setting one of its icons out to sail on its last journey, with the R8 V10 quattro being discontinued – and a special edition marking that with a bang. Only thirty of the limited edition R8 V10 quattro will be produced, pairing features cherry-picked from its more expensive performance sibling with some striking style.

Carried over is the naturally-aspirated V10 engine, of course, and the seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. 562 horsepower is on tap, and 406 lb-ft of torque; the result is 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds, and a top speed of 201 mph in coupe form.

The convertible Spyder is only slightly slower, doing 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and having a top speed of 200 mph. Either way, all-wheel drive is standard, and you get Audi magnetic ride with adjustable damper firmness and Audi dynamic steering with speed- and drive mode-dependent ratio.

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