Audi Sends Off Base R8 V10 With A $186k Limited Edition Variant

Audi is bidding farewell to the entry-level R8 V10 quattro with 30 limited edition models finished in either Mugello Blue, Avus Silver, or Sonoma Green. These final models also feature unique interior and exterior elements and are set to go on sale this summer from $186,000 for the Coupe and $195,000 for the Spyder.

Meanwhile, the V10 Performance variant will continue to be available for the 2021 model year in the United States.

Starting with what hasn’t changed, these limited-edition models are powered by the same naturally aspirated V10 engine as any other R8 V10 quattro, pushing out 562 HP and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque with the aid of a seven-speed S Tronic dual-clutch gearbox.

New to these limited-edition models is the carbon fiber front sway bar, brought in from the R8 Performance variants – it saves 4.4 lbs (2 kg) of weight. They also feature a sport exhaust system, borrowed from the same R8 Performance.

Visually, these cars feature Audi Exclusive paint options and alu-optic mirror caps. The lower trim, engine compartment and side blades are all finished in carbon fiber, while the brake calipers are painted red for a more sporty look.

If you opt for a Coupe model, keep in mind that there are 15 Mugello Blue with pastel silver interior cars, five Avus Silver ones with black interiors and red stitching, and another five Sonoma Green examples with a black interior and grey stitching. There are only five Spyders available, all in Mugello Blue with pastel silver interiors.

All models come with Audi Exclusive floor mats, as well as color-matched piping and stitching, while the 20-inch milled wheels are finished in silver for the first time on an R8 in the U.S.

As for the interior, novelties include the carbon fiber high-gloss surrounds for both the virtual cockpit and the air vents, as well as the carbon sigma high-gloss inlays. Coupe variants also come with a diamond-stitched Alcantara headliner.