The Audi R8 has become as popular today in Audi's lineup as the Audi Quattro did in the 1980s. The R8 is one of the best cars in its segment with great performance and reliability and Audi always seems to be able to extract a little bit more out of the car year on year. The company has now announced a raft of 2022 Audi Sport model year updates and headlining this is the 2022 R8 with a ton of features that give the car even more power.
RWD Audi R8 Returns With More Power
This year has seen the introduction of the rear-wheel-drive R8 as a full-blown production model in the R8 lineup, and it returns for 2022 with a new rear-wheel-drive performance model. This new model replaces last year’s entry in the R8 family. While the rear-wheel-drive might still steal some headlines, the biggest talking point must surely be the power increase the car has received. The R8 now has 562 hp which is a 30 hp increase from the previous 532 hp and that has also seen a torque increase from 398 lb-ft of torque to 406 lb-ft of torque.
Two New Packages Are Also Coming For The Audi R8
That’s not the only bit of exciting news for fans of the R8. Two new packages are now available for the rear-wheel-drive models of the Audi R8. These are the Sport Exhaust Package and the Dynamic Package. The former includes a four-button steering wheel with performance models and a sport exhaust system with black exhaust tips.
The latter package includes ceramic front and rear brakes, a 20-inch 5 double-spoke-dynamic design and milled cut, titanium finish wheels plus some rather fetching Racing Shell seats in Fine Nappa leather. All versions of the R8 will be powered by the familiar 5.2-liter V10 engine.
New Interesting Upgrades Are Coming To Other Audi Models
The brand also announced a few interesting upgrades for other vehicles in its lineup. The 2022 RS Q8, the fastest SUV in Audi’s lineup will get a new RS Design package available in red or gray and including various features such as floor mats with RS logo and contrast stitching. The RS 6 Avant is also receiving an upgrade, along with the RS 7. Both are set to receive new material additions that include standard Carbon Twill structure inlays and the RS design package that features on the RS Q8.
Source: Audi