Audi, Virat Kohli showcase next generation R8 V10 Plus; priced at Rs 2.55 crore
Bengaluru: Audi on Thursday (May 19) set the pulses racing in Bengaluru as it hosted the Audi India Range drive to showcase its diverse product portfolio. The event also marked the market introduction of the most powerful and fastest production Audi ever built – the next generation Audi R8 V10 Plus.
“Since our entry into India in 2007, we have defined the way the luxury car market has evolved, by launching more than 40 products in India, which include a successful range of Sedans, SUVs and performance cars. Luxury to us is about choice and our wide range of models showcased here today has helped us in building an extremely strong foundation in the country. We are buoyant on India and are looking forward to a sustained profitable growth as we complete a decade in India,” said Joe King, Head, Audi India.
The showstopper being the most powerful and fastest production Audi ever built – the next generation new Audi R8 V10 Plus.
“Our focus is on the road ahead for the next ten years. We will be introducing products in new segments, with new body styles, new design language and new technologies to celebrate this success. We will also focus on strengthening our dealer network by introducing new customer touch points and innovative concepts like the Audi Mobile Terminal which is already a success in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. We will continue to provide the best to our customers in India and will launch at least ten new products in 2016,” said Joe King.
“It has indeed been an amazing decade for us in India. By bringing in the right product that the customer wants, establishing a wide area network and a focus on after-sales service, profitable dealer partners, and a strong Customer Connect, Audi has laid a strong foundation for the next decade of dynamic and profitable growth in India and has well established itself as the most sought after luxury car brand,” added King.
Audi also announced the market introduction of the most powerful and fastest production Audi ever built – the next generation Audi R8 V10 Plus. Naturally-aspirated 5.2 FSI quattro V10 mid-engine with up to 610 hp (449 kW) of power responds instantly to throttle and propels the car from 0 to 100 in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 330 km/h.
Virat Kohli launches Audi R8 V10 Plus
