German tuner Sport Wheels has cranked things up a little on the Audi R8 V10 Spyder for an even 600 PS.
Sport Wheels calls it the Galactic Audi R8 Spyder and they start things off a little less ambitiously with a 40 PS boost in power. For a Level 1 tuning, to the tune of €1,499, power is increased to 565 PS (415 kW) while torque is dialed up to 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) from the standard 525 PS and 530 Nm of the 5.2 liter V10.
Level 2 tuning does the job of taking things all the way up to 600 PS (441 kW) and 580 Nm (428 lb-ft) of torque for a hefty €5,869 price tag that also includes a new sport muffler.
On offer are also a set of 20-inch rims, 8.5x20 with 235/30-20 Continental Sport Contact tires at the front and 11x20 with 305/25-20 Contis for the rear. Price tag including the tires is €4,400.
A model 3 HLS 4 coilover kit can also be had for €7,349.
SPORT-WHEELS, Galactic Audi R8 Spyder with 600 HP
What a thrilling undertaking it would be to drive the Audi R8 Spyder with 600 HP in even more impressive style! The company Sport-Wheels from the city of Hürth, located south of Cologne is under the creative leadership of Christoph Poensgen. Christoph Poensgen has gladly taken on the task of making this wish come true and turning it into a reality. The result is enough to make those with weak constitutions buckle at the knees.
We have given this naturally well-equipped car suitable wheelwork. We have chosen the legendary OZ Ultraleggera HTL and installed 8.5x20 inch wheels with 235/30-20 Conti Sport Contact in the front and 11x20 inch wheels with 305/25-20 in the back. The price of this amazing wheel/tyre combinaton amounts to 4 400 Euros.
To optimise the connection between the vehicle and the asphalt without limiting the driving comfort, we have added a crank angle screw thread of the model 3 HLS4, which costs 7 349 Euros.
A variable plus in power has been made possible by the team from Sport-Wheels: Level 1 is comprised of a change in motor software, increasing the car’s capacity to 565 HP instead of the original 525 HP as well as 560 Nm compared to the previous 530 Nm. Level 1 can be bought for 1 499 Euros.
In the R8 presented here, Level 2 was realised with the following components: An ironman muffler in combination with software, specifically adjusted to the ESD. You can now rev with a brisk 600 HP, while 580 Nm takes its effect on the crank axle. For Level 2, Sport-Wheels charges 5 869 Euros.
If one drive with this car doesn’t leave you speechless – be it from the driving performance, or just the external appearance of the car – then little else will.
