What does it cost?
For This is everything you could want from a supercar - near-instant throttle responses, great performance, superb grip and a fantastic noise. It even rides well, and you can show off the world's first all-LED headlights.
Against You may balk at how much the V10 costs over the already superb V8 model, And, you might criticise the V10 R8’s high running costs and limited practicality, but they’re fine by supercar standards. Pretty much the only complaint is that jerky and expensive optional semi-automatic gearbox.
What Car? says
The only problem is that this V10 version costs £22k more than the V8. We think it's worth it, though. This is one of the best supercars ever, and our 2010 Performance Car of the Year.
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| Comfort | |
|---|---|
| Electric steering adjust | Not Available |
| Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Manual sunroof | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Not Available |
| Cruise control | £220 |
| Electric mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Electric windows front | Standard |
| Electric windows rear | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Climate Control | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard |
| Steering adjustment reach | Standard |
| Steering adjustment rake | Standard |
| Power Seats | Standard |
| Heated Seats | Standard |
| Panoramic sunroof | Not Available |
| Electric Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Power Folding Mirror | Standard |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Auto | £5,310 |
| CVT | Not Available |
| Tiptronic | Not Available |
| Particulate filter | Not Available |
| Entertainment | |
| Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| RDS Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| CD | Standard |
| Multi CD | Standard |
| MP3/iPod Connection | Standard |
| DVD Player | Not Available |
| MP3 CD Player | Standard |
| RDS CD | Standard |
| Hard Drive | Not Available |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | No Cost Option |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front Foglights | Not Available |
| Powered sliding doors | Not Available |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Hands Free Phone Kit | £650 |
| Satellite navigation | Standard |
| Leather Seats | Standard |
| Split/fold seats | Not Available |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| 7 seat pack | Not Available |
| Safety | |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| ABS | Standard |
| 3 Point centre belt | Not Available |
| Driver's airbag | Standard |
| Belt pretensioners | Standard |
| Isofix | Standard |
| Side Impact Bars | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Curtain Airbag | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensor | Pack Only |
| Electronic stability programme | Standard |
| On/Off Passenger Airbag | Standard |
| Driver's knee airbag | Not Available |
| Reversing Camera | Pack Only |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensor | Pack Only |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Not Available |
| Security | |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Deadlocks | Standard |
| Central locking | Standard |
| Remote locking | Standard |
| Unique fit stereo | Standard |
| Marked Parts | Standard |
| Etched Windows | Not Available |
| Locking Wheel nuts | Standard |
| Visible VIN | Standard |
| Secure spare wheel | Not Available |
| Satellite tracking | £850 |
| Laminated Glass | Not Available |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | 12.7 |
| Out of town mpg | 26.6 |
| Average mpg | 19 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | 90 |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 346 |
| Carbon offset cost | £50 |
| Green rating | M |
| Insurance group | 50 |
| Typical insurance | £1,195.00 |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | 57% |
| Typical contract hire | £0.00 |
| Pence per mile | 0 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £0.00 |
| Service intervals | Variable |
| Warranty period | 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr/RAC Breakdown |
| Three-year cost | £62,856 |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | 35 |
| Benefit in kind | £37,812.00 |
| Tax payable 20% | £7,562.00 |
| Tax payable 40% | £15,125.00 |
Performance and measurements
| Body type | Coupe |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 5204/V10 |
| Number of Valves | 40 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 518/8000 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 391 |
| Engine position | M |
| Driven wheels | Four |
| Length (mm) | 4435 |
| Width (mm) | 1930 |
| Height (mm) | 1252 |
| Front headroom (mm) | 960 |
| Front legroom (mm) | 1100 |
| Boot space (min ltr) | 100 |
| Boot space (max ltr) | 100 |
| Turning circle (m) | 11.8 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1620 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 3.9 |
| Max speed (mph) | 197 |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
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