To celebrate a decade of success with the storied V10 engine, Audi of America bids farewell to the R8 V10 quattro with the announcement of 30 limited edition R8 V10 quattro models in Mugello Blue, Avus Silver, and Sonoma Green, bringing technologies and features previously reserved for the performance model, and adding unique interior and exterior design elements.

Featuring the same naturally aspirated V10 engine found in the R8 LMS race car, quattro all-wheel drive, and a functional yet technologically advanced cabin, the R8 is the pinnacle of performance for Audi, with no other model bearing a closer tie to racing. The R8 V10 performance quattro model will continue on for the 2021 model year.

With a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, which can shift gears in as little as 120ms, the R8 V10 quattro achieves 554bhp and 551Nm of torque, and reaches 100km/h from a standstill in 3.4 seconds with a top track speed of 324km/h for the Coupe, or zero to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds with a top track speed of 322km/h for the Spyder.

Previously only available for the R8 performance variants, the limited editions features a carbon fibre front sway bar, which saves 2kg of weight.

Audi magnetic ride adjusts the firmness of the dampers and included Audi dynamic steering offers a variable steering ratio that adjusts based on vehicle speed and the Audi drive select setting. At higher driving speeds, a less direct steering ratio helps to facilitate a more stable drive, and at lower driving speeds, a more direct steering ratio is utilised to help increase steering response for easier manoeuvring. 

The sport exhaust system, also previously only available on the R8 performance variants, amplifies the full bodied sound of the V10 engine, which the driver can adjust using the dedicated satellite button on the steering wheel or via the Audi drive select setting.

With the Audi exclusive paint options and alu-optic mirror caps, the R8 makes its distinctive character clear. The lower trim, engine compartment, and side blades are all finished in carbon fiber and the brake calipers are painted red for an even sharper look.

Coupe variants will be offered in the following Audi exclusive paint colours - 15 in Mugello Blue with pastel silver interior, five in Avus Silver with black interior and red stitching, and five in Sonoma Green with black interior and grey stitching. All five Spyders will be offered solely in Mugello Blue with pastel silver interior.

All variants include Audi exclusive floor mats, with piping and stitching colour-matched to the interior. The 20-inch milled wheels are finished in silver for the first time on an R8 in the U.S.A. Sporty race features continue inside, where the driver-oriented interior features a three-spoke multifunction flat-bottom steering wheel with shift paddles and four steering wheel-mounted satellite buttons - engine Start/Stop, Audi drive select, Performance Mode selector and Sport exhaust. 

As with all R8 variants, the Audi virtual cockpit and the MMI navigation plus come standard. Coupe models also feature a diamond stitched Alcantara headliner.