At the heart of the R8 Spyder 5.2 is the soul stirring 525 hp 5.2 FSI V10 engine. The V10 screams to an astronomical 8700 rpm and propels the R8 Spyder 5.2 from 0 – 100km in only 4.0 seconds on the way up to a top track speed of 312. As part of a race-bred mid-engine design that contributes to superb handling dynamics, the 5.2 V10 produces 101hp/liter and features race winning technology. It is no wonder then, that this same engine is used in the R8 LMS GT3 race car

An automated six-speed manual gearbox combines the control of a manual gearbox with the advantages of an automatic.