Audi has performed a series of updates for the R8
family. The first and most important is
the addition of the laser light technology to the V10 Plus models as standard,
which can be identified by the blue light signature in the headlight housing.
It features a laser beam pattern that is active at
speeds of 64 km/h and above, when the conditions allow it, and is
supplemented by the LED high beam that enhances the visibility furthermore.
Other changes made to the German supercar include
the addition of the standard Anthracite high-gloss inlays on V10 models and
Carbon sigma on the V10 Plus, alongside the 19-inch forged wheels with a silver
finish, available on the former version of the R8 only.
The 'Quattro' badge that sits on the
grille has been replaced by an 'Audi Sport' badge, and the same logo is
projected onto the asphalt when the doors are opened.
New for the 2018MY is the addition of the standard
Audi smartphone interface, whereas buyers looking for just a tad more equipment
will be able to order the Black Optic package, with 20-inch wheels, gloss black
exhaust tips, Mythos black side blades (on V10 models only), and Black optic
exterior trim.
Power remains unchanged over the 2017 Audi R8, but
pricing went up for the entry-level model, from US$ 162,900 to US$ 164,900. The 2018
R8 V10 Spyder can be had from US$ 177,100, whereas the R8 V10 Plus costs US$ 194,400.
