Cars to “Master-Debate” over, Day 12
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Audi R8 V10 – $150,000
a. Same 5.2L V10 as in the Gallardo LP560 but detuned to 525 horsepower
b. 0-60 in 3.7 seconds to top speed of 196mph
c. Drive the track doggie style- Quattro all-wheel drive system
d. Maximum cornering forces of 1.2 g (yeah for dry sump oiling system!)
e. Cool fact – 3 words: “magnetorheostatic damper system”. Huh you ask? Suspended in the oil of the shock absorbers are tiny magnetic particles which, when a voltage is applied, rearrange themselves so as to slow down the flow of oil through the valves. The viscosity of the magnetically charged fluid continuously adapts to driving dynamics and can be controlled electromagnetically; the driver can select from ‘Normal’ or ‘Sport’ modes to customize the R8 ride and handling.
f. Another cool fact – the R8 V10 is the first car in the world with all LED headlights, daytime running lights and turn indicators.
g. Don’t let it get to your head- this car will make you think you’re a much better driver than you really are.
h. A convertible R8 V10 Spyder is now available as well. Hey baller- if you still have a positive balance in your savings account for some ridiculous reason, options include carbon fiber exterior package inlays ($8100), carbon fiber engine cover ($3600), and carbon fiber enhanced ceramic brakes with 24 total pistons in the calipers (8 each front, 4 each rear) specially developed cooling ducts and internal ventilation for about 10 G’s.