It’s November, which means the highly anticipated Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) is just around the corner. Scheduled for Nov. 20-29, with press days on Nov. 17-19, it’s one of the world’s largest shows, and an opportunity for manufacturers to share the best of their best to a West Coast audience – an opportunity Audi is taking full advantage of.
In a press release today, the German marque announced they’ll be arriving in California with a trio of performance cars. Joining the 2016 RS 7 and 2016 S8 is the 2017 R8, the second generation of Audi’s flagship supercar and the “pinnacle of performance for any model with the four rings.”
“The Audi Sport and performance models have always been an essential part of our brand’s character,” said Filip Brabec, Director of Product Management for Audi of America, in the release. “The Audi R8, RS 7 performance and S8 plus represent the maximum of Audi performance, premium design and technology for our customers.”
Two powertrain variants are available for the R8, which goes on sale in the spring of 2016. A 5.2-liter V10 will create 540 hp, while the R8 V10 Plus offers up 610 hp to its driver. The base RS 7 creates 560 hp, while performance model will boast a peak of 605 hp. For the S8, you can expect a 4.0T twin turbo V8 “that breaks the 600-hp barrier.”
Check out the interior and exterior shots of these three models in the gallery below, then find one of their predecessors for your collection from our exclusive listings. Stay with us for more updates as the LAAS draws closer.
R8s For Sale RS 7s For Sale S8s For Sale
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(via Audi)
