NFS Hot Pursuit Car Profiles: Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI Quattro

2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI Quattro

If you've been playing the TDU 2 ßeta and have been trying to win this particular supercar, worry no more. Why drive this car slowly on some small island, when you can speed in this car, while drifting, and being chased by R8 interceptors. This car is both beautiful to look at and fast to drive. Under the hood is the engine from a Lamborghini Gallardo: a 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine producing 525 horsepower. 0 to 60 is reached in 3.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 196 MPH. With the Nitrous set at full blast, you should reach 213 MPH. That's pretty fast for a car that's been in action movies.

All-Wheel  drive at work

Now if you've seen Iron Man 2, you may have seen Tony Stark driving around in this particular Audi. This car was actually supposed to debut in this film, and it's been receiving praise ever since. I can see why. The R8 Spyder is so much fun to drive. It might be slightly heavier than it's hardtop Coupe brother, but with the top down, you can hear the Symphony of the V10 engine so much clearer. It handles just as well as the Coupe. Thanks to Audi's patent-pended Quattro™All-Wheel Drive, this car remains sturdy and handles corners with ease. What is astonishing though is that Audi has tuned the All-Wheel Drive system so now, most of the power is coming from the rear-wheels. This makes it perfect for going sideways.

Tunnel Speed

This car is so sensational to drive. With more rear-wheel power, drifting is so easy. It's also very fun. In the corners, this car is so grippy. It's hard not to miss the racing line. This car feels really light considering that it's heavier than it's hardtop brother. And that should be good, when trying to lose the cops. Speed is also key in this car. At 80 MPH, the hidden rear spoiler retracts, as seen above, for more aerodynamics. It also makes the car look so much cooler.

Dream Car

This is a truly brilliant car, with cool features to match. In real life, you can have one for $161,000. So, it's pretty expensive. But, it won't matter. You'll have fun driving it in this game. I did!