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2012 Audi R8 GT

2012 Audi R8 GT

Price:$196,800 MSRP

The 2012 Audi R8 GT Coupe is a 2-door luxury sports car, that is only available in one style of trim. A 6-speed manual with overdrive comes standard with the 2012 Audi R8 GT, and it sports an impressive 5.2-liter, V10, 560-horsepower engine.

2012 Audi R8 GT

The 2012 Audi R8 GT‘s transmission is  the quattro Auto R Tronic gearbox, which is a great addition to the cars powerful engine. 0 to 60 MPH in 3.6 seconds is a bit slower than our previous post about the 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia, but faster than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster and the 2012 Aston Martin Virage.

2012 Audi R8 GT Interior

If you have the money, this is definitely a collector’s item because only 90 are coming to North America. The 2012 Audi R8 GT is full of features like the Carbon Fiber trim, Aluminum stick shifter, contrasted trim and stitching, and smooth Alcantara®  surfaces, and multifunction seats and steering wheel.

2012 Audi R8 GT Exterior

The 2012 Audi R8 GT is one of the only supercars that continues to use a drive stick instead of paddle shifters, but the detail on the Aluminum/Carbon Fiber shifter is a great conversation piece within the beautiful 2-seater.

From the passenger’s side looks just as good from the driver’s side!.

Pictures from: 1. Audi Canada 2. Sports Car Collection   3.  Motorguidance 4. News Concept Car 5. Motor Authority

Question: How do you think this car stacks up against the 2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster? 

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