The Week That Was – Audi R8 V10 | Jaguar F-TYPE SVR | Kia Optima Sportswagon
Audi revealed this week that its second-generation R8 supercar will arrive in Australia in May this year with more power, more equipment, more style and… less cost? Launching with V10 power (a replacement for the entry-level V8 has yet to be announce
Audi revealed this week that its second-generation R8 supercar will arrive in Australia in May this year with more power, more equipment, more style and... less cost?
Launching with V10 power (a replacement for the entry-level V8 has yet to be announced) and a coupe bodystyle only, the all-new R8 will start at $354,900 for the R8 V10 and top out at $389,900 for the flagship R8 V10 Plus - $11,610 and $17,910 less than the superseded R8 V10 and V10 Plus respectively.
The basic layout is unchanged, with a 5.2 litre naturally-aspirated V10 in the middle, driven wheels at all four corners, two seats in a driver-centric cockpit and an aluminium space-frame chassis tying it all together. But nearly everything else is new.
Jaguar’s new F-TYPE SVR is now available for order in Australia, ahead of its local arrival and even ahead of its official unveiling.
The “fastest F-TYPE ever” is due to go on show to the public at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, but local fans can hand over their deposits now to ensure they don’t miss out.
How much? The Coupe is priced from $289,590 and the Convertible starts at $308,470; plus on-road costs.
the week that was.