2011 Audi A8: The first production vehicle equipped with Google Earth

"Among the myriad of technological features coming to the 2011 Audi A8, its revised Multi Media Interface system, complete with the new "MMI touch" feature, will also include the first application of Google Earth in a production car.

"In addition to the traditional hard-disk navigation system, an optional GPRS/EDGE modem is integrated into the MMI nav-plus system allowing a constant stream of information to be downloaded and accessed from Google. Along with GPS-based searches for local services, users can plan out their trips on Google Maps, Google Earth or through Audi's online portal, and navigation data is analyzed and relayed to all the A8's systems, including the automatic cruise control with "Start & Go" functionality, the adaptive lights and the eight-speed automatic gearbox.

"With a SIM card inserted into the A8's MMI setup (or data-enabled phone paired via Bluetooth) Google Earth can provide drivers with a three-dimensional view of their surroundings displayed on the A8's eight-inch LCD display, showing satellite imagery and terrain modeling, along with all the traditional navigation system's functionality both online and off. The integration of Google Earth is set to go live on the A8 sometime in the middle of 2010, soon after Audi's new flagship goes on sale in the spring."
-Autoblog
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2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI

There's no disputing that the current Audi R8 is already an exceptional sports car. The combination of its stunning appearance, outstanding performance and general livability are plenty to be proud of, but the folks in Ingolstadt weren't quite satisfied. As a result, they've produced the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI - or simply put, a ten-cylinder R8.

By and large, the most significant change lies with the 5.2-liter V-10 lurking behind the cabin. The engine now produces 525 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque, which is reportedly more than enough to move the aluminum-bodied coupe from 0-60 mph in under four seconds and to a top speed of 196 mph. As with the V-8 car, the R8 5.2 FSI Quattro makes use of Audi's legendary all-wheel-drive system, coupled to either a six-speed manual or the R tronic dual-clutch gearbox.

The R8 V-10 wears exclusive 10-spoke 19-inch wheels that feature a unique Y design. It will come with magnetic ride control as standard equipment, and the suspension will be even more tuned for performance than the standard R8.
The ten-cylinder R8 5.2, as has now been revealed, goes for $146,000 with a clutch or $155,100 without, all prices before the $1,200 destination charge. But if that seems hefty, consider that one of the first examples to reach the United States went for $500,000 in a recent charity auction.

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VIDEO: Audi R8 V10 Review (from Fifth Gear)

Beautiful! But yeah.. an extra $23k for 2 more cylinders?
"The 16th season of the hit British motorcar show Fifth Gear is just getting off the ground, and it's starting in style with a review of a stunningly beautiful Audi R8 V10. Unfortunately, Fifth Gear didn't appear to really wring out the 522 hp, V10 beauty during their review, but the rain may have had something to do with it. The UK team did provide plenty of exquisite shots of the top Audi, though, along with plenty of pithy dialogue." - autoblog.com