NFS Hot Pursuit Car Profiles: Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI Quattro

2010 Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI Quattro

I recently got my hands on Hot Pursuit's newest DLC: SCPD Rebels. This DLC gives you the racer versions of 7 exclusive cop cars. This is one of them: the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI Quattro. There's not much difference in performance between this one and it's droptop brother. The engine is still a Lamborghini Gallardo 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine producing 525 horsepower. It still goes from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 196 MPH. It has the same LED front and rear lights that the Spyder has. It has the same hidden rear spoiler that props up after speeding at 80 MPH. It still has the Quattro all-wheel drive system that all Audi's have. So, besides having a hardtop, what makes this car so different?

Quattro AWD at work

I'll tell you what makes it different: Passion. When you drive it, you do get a feeling that this is supposed to help you enjoy life. I mean, drifting in a track racer, like a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, is supposed to help you realize speed. Drifting in this is only for the sure passion of it. Yes, the Quattro All-Wheel Drive System has been modified so that most of the power comes from the rear wheels. So, you can do a little sideways action on corners. But, with this, it just feels more exciting. It's like seeing a movie based on your beliefs and not everyone else's.

Sure Speed!

Even if you're not a drifter, you'll definitely get some speed out of this car. It's regular top speed is 196 MPH. With the nitrous topped out, you should reach 213 MPH. That's pretty fast since the car is somewhat lighter than it's droptop brother. And that should be good when going against the cops. Since there's more Carbon Fiber in this car than it's V8 little brother, the car responds quicker and acts faster when in dire situations. But, as a driver's car, it feels great. The response this car delivers is breathtaking, and the sure speed that you can achieve: it's amazing! Audi has really done work on this.

Returning home

I think the only bad thing about this car is that it's expensive in real life: $147,500. Then, Audi charges you an extra $25,000 for stuff that you think you need. That's kind of going over the bar, if you know what I'm saying. But, it doesn't matter. Because this car is worth every freakin' penny.