Audi announces U.S. pricing for 2010 Audi R8, including R8 V10 5.2 FSI

The R8 is a proven worldwide success story for Audi. Lately, Audi has announced U.S. pricing for the highly anticipated 2010 Audi R8 V10 sports car will start at $146,000 for the manual-equipped version, while the R tronic models bumps the price to $155,100.

The 2010 Audi R8 V10 gets a 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine which produces 525 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. This will be enough to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 196 mph.

The R8 V10 receives unique exterior features as standard equipment, including: innovative full-LED headlights, 19-inch Y-design forged aluminum alloy wheels with summer performance tires, modified sideblades with larger air intakes, and a revised grille with additional chrome accents. Other unique updates include new rocker panels, dual oval exhaust tips, a larger rear diffuser, and plenty of V10 badging.

Inside, the car comes nicely equipped with a navigation system, a 465-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system, SIRIUS satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and heated sport seats.

The first two R8 V10 models have already been delivered, the first one was sold at $500,000, and the second also sold for $350,000. The combined $850,000 went to charity.

In addition, the standard R8 4.2 FSI quattro starts from $114,200 with a manual transmission, while the R tronic version is a bit more expensive - $123,000.