Both are paired to Audi’s seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission as standard. The glorious 10-cylinder engine now pumps out 449kW of power at 8250rpm and 560Nm of torque at 6500rpm in the V10 Performance, while rear-wheel drive R8 models are detuned to 397kW at 7800rpm/540Nm at 6500rpm. Underneath, Audi’s mid-engine sports flagship remains fundamentally unchanged since the second generation was released in 2016, including its aluminium spaceframe chassis, double-wishbone suspension and nearly fully-sealed underbody. It is also offered with a complimentary three-year Audi service plan package and the choice of nine exterior and interior colour options. The 2020 Audi R8 is backed by Audi’s three-year/unlimited kilometre factory warranty. Inside the cabin, the R8 gets the German maker’s MMI Navigation plus system, comprising dual touch-screens, Audi’s virtual cockpit digital instrument cluster, a 13-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system and a new wireless smartphone phone charging pad.

The changes complement gently revised exterior styling that helps to mildly sharpen the R8’s street presence.

The Audi R8 V10 Performance also comes with an exclusive gloss carbon exterior styling package that includes inlays throughout the cabin as well as Alcantara headlining. Standard Australian features for the 2020 Audi R8 includes 20-inch alloy wheels – with specially-developed lightweight milled wheels reserved for V10 Performance quattro models – along with heated sports seats, a full Nappa leather interior, LED headlights and tail-lights, reversing camera with park assist, cruise control and electric/heated/folding mirrors.

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