The new sports car generation makes its debut in the
classic Porsche pairing of Boxster and Boxster S. Both
models are powered by flat - six engines with direct
petrol injection, the efficiency of which is further enhanced by electrical system recuperation, thermal management and start / stop function.
The
Classic model is priced at at # 12,695 for the 1.4 - liter
petrol, # 14,095 for the diesel and # 14,095 for the 1.6 - liter
petrol auto.
* Second R8
model powered by 5.2 - litre V10 FSI
petrol engine scheduled to open for UK order in January 2009 for first deliveries next spring * Available with manual gearbox at # 99,575 OTR, or with R tronic sequential shift transmission at # 104,665 OTR (R8 4.2 V8 # 77,405 OTR and # 82,495 OTR) * 5,204 cc V10 produces 525PS at 8,000 rpm and 530Nm at 6,500 rpm (R8 4.2 V8 420PS at 7,800 rpm, 430Nm at 4,500 rpm) * 0 - 100kmh in 3.9 seconds, top speed 313kmh, combined mpg 20.6 (R8 4.2 V8 R tronic 0 - 100kmh in 4.6 seconds, top speed 299kmh, combined mpg 20.7) * Combines
classic mid-engine configuration with advanced all - aluminium Audi Space Frame (ASF) construction and quattro permanent four - wheel - drive * World's first all - LED headlamps as standard, plus Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping and Bang & Olufsen audio system