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Audi Announces U.S. Pricing for 2008 Audi R8

The all-new 2008 Audi R8 will start at $109,000 when it launches this fall. (PRNewsFoto/Audi of America, LLC)

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 28 /PRNewswire/ — Audi of America, LLC announced today pricing for the all-new 2008 Audi R8 sports car. The R8 with a six- speed manual transmission will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $109,000 when it launches this fall in the United States. Models equipped with the six-speed R tronic automatic gearbox will start at $118,000.

The Audi R8 is the first mid-engine sports car Audi has ever produced. With a 420 hp V8 4.2L FSI engine and rear-biased quattro(R) all-wheel drive system, the R8 has the performance capabilities unlike any Audi before it. With a zero to 60 mph time of 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 187 mph, the Audi R8 is the fastest Audi ever produced. The lightweight aluminum frame and body and 44:56 front-to-rear weight distribution give the Audi R8 tremendous handling capabilities, with the balance expected of a mid-engine sports car.
Standard luxury features include Audi magnetic ride, automatic bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and LED engine compartment lighting. 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, power and heated leather/Alcantara sport seats, cruise control, Sirius(R) satellite radio, and nine-speaker audio system. An optional Convenience Package includes Audi parking system advanced with rearview camera, Audi hill hold assist, a six-disc CD changer, HomeLink(R), Bluetooth(R) phone prep, auto dimming exterior mirrors, and a storage package.

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Audi A3 3.2 quattro Sport Hatchback 3dr

Audi a3 3.2 quattro sport finished in akoya silver with black matrix cloth interior. Specification includes driver, passenger, side and front side air bags, alarm, 17in alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, climate control, electronic stability programme, immobiliser, front fog lights, front electric windows, front/rear head restraints, power-assisted steering, radio, driver information system, remote central door locking, electric/heated door mirrors, driver/passenger seat height adjustment, rake/reach adjustable steering column/wheel, 6 speed automatic gearbox and 4 wheel drive.

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