Virat Kohli, a cricket player, has acquired Audi’s R8 LMX limited edition sports car, which costs Rs 2.97 crore.
There are just 99 of these cars available from the German luxury automaker, four of them are for India.
Cricketer Virat Kohli was one of the two people who purchased a R8 LMX, according to an Audi India official.
Audi introduced the limited edition R8 LMX, its most potent and quick road vehicle, in India in January of this year.
When asked about having Kohli as a R8 LMX client, Audi India Head Joe King said: “For “Young Achievers” who have achieved success and want to celebrate both their success and their uniqueness, Audi has always been a brand to consider. Virat’s perfect vehicle is the Audi R8 LMX.”
The company, which sells a number of well-known brands, such as the A3 sedan and the Q5 sports utility vehicle, reported a growth of 15% in the January-March quarter at 3,139 units compared to 2,740 units in the same period last year.
By selling 11,292 units in 201415, an increase of 11.51 percent from the 10,126 units sold in 201314, Audi set a new record for sales.
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Who everyone in India own an Audi R8?
Ultra-luxury vehicles and SUVs are made by the German four-ringed company Audi. In addition to offering sportier, more powerful versions of its sedans, Audi also produces the R8, a supercar. The R8 is currently among the most well-known supercars in the world and doesn’t require an introduction. Along with its killer appearance and rather amazing performance, it is renowned for its everyday usage. The Audi R8 is owned by a number of well-known personalities in India, including actors, businessmen, and athletes. We present to you now the well-known Indian Audi R8 owners.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, the current captain of the Indian cricket team and a well-known figure worldwide, is a huge Audi supporter. Aside from the white Audi R8 you can see above, he also owns other Audi vehicles. However, he sold that car a few years ago, and recent reports indicate that it is in terrible shape.
The R8 LMX, however, is another R8 that he owns. The Lamborghini Gallardo is one of the many vehicles he also owns. Additionally, he represents the Audi brand in India, and one of his most recent vehicles is the Audi RS5.
Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor, a flamboyant actor, is the owner of a number of pricey cars, including the Land Rover Vogue, but the sportiest one is the red Audi R8 shown in the photo above. Additionally, he owns the insane Mercedes Benz G63 AMG SUV, which says a lot about his taste in vehicles. A few years ago, after midnight, when there is less traffic and the car can be driven as it should be, Ranbir was frequently seen in his R8 in Mumbai.
Saif Ali Khan
Another well-known Bollywood star who keeps an outstanding garage is Saif Ali Khan. His fleet of luxurious automobiles includes the exhilarating Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. Saif Ali Khan keeps the Audi R8 Spyder in his garage along with other pricey vehicles. In South Bombay, the man can also be spotted driving a Ford Mustang.
Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt most likely has the nicest garage in Bollywood when it comes to automobiles. This man is the owner of many high-end luxury SUVs, a Ferrari 599 GTB, and a Rolls Royce Ghost. The Audi R8, which is also present in Sanjay garage, is a more practical vehicle even though the Ferrari is the more exotic choice.
Ronit Roy
The following performer is Ronit Roy, a well-known TV actor who is also well-known in Bollywood for his antagonist parts. Another famous person who owns a convertible R8 is the fashionable actor. The actor also owns a number of other vehicles, none of which are as luxurious as the R8, although his R8 is completed in a bright yellow color.
How many Audi R8s exist worldwide?
The R8 GT Spyder, a convertible variant of the R8 GT, was unveiled at the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans[23]. The R8 GT Spyder, which is only available in 333 units worldwide, blends the R8 GT’s aggression with an open-top driving experience. The sole performance-related change, aside from the roof, is the weight, which has risen to 1,640 kg (3,616 lb) (dry weight). The soft top cover and the huge side panels at the back are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer, while the engine frame is composed of lightweight magnesium (CFRP). The revised rear bumper, the modified front spoiler, the fixed rear spoiler, and even the seats are all composed of CFRP, which alone results in a weight reduction of 70 lb (32 kg). These parts add up to a weight reduction of 85 kg (187 lb) compared to the basic V10 Spyder. A front splitter with a dual lip, flics at the sides of the front bumper, red GT logos, round exhaust tailpipes, an expanded rear diffuser, and tinted LED tail lights with a clear-glass appearance are just a few of the exterior alterations. As an alternative, a CFRP windshield structure is also offered. [24] Delivery of the US model began in February 2012 as a 2012 Model Year vehicle. In the US, there were just 50 units up for grabs. [25]
Virat Kohli’s Audi R8 is missing.
We all know that Virat Kohli enjoys driving and that he represents Audi India as their brand ambassador. Although Virat also has cars and SUVs from a few other brands, his garage is filled with Audi automobiles. Virat continues to purchase new vehicles as well as updated versions of his older vehicles. He needs to sell the older ones to make room for the new ones. Virat Kohli used to own this Audi R8, which is currently rotting in a distant area of Maharashtra.
This is the Audi R8 from a previous model that Virat possessed back in 2012. According to the official records, Virat sold the car through a broker in 2016 to a man by the name of Sagar Thakkar. Later investigations revealed Sagar Thakkar to be a felon and a participant in a large-scale fraud. Sagar Thakkar, often known as “Shaggy,” bought the car for his lover.
The number of Audis in India.
Sales for Audi were 7,876 vehicles in 2017 (up 2% YoY), 6,463 vehicles in 2018 (down 18% YoY), and 4,594 vehicles in 2019. (down 29 percent YoY). Sales numbers continued to plummet in 2020, with the luxury brand experiencing a fall of 64%.
Audi suffered significant consequences from the coronavirus outbreak in 2020, just like every other automaker. But more significantly, BS6 regulations also had an impact. Audi’s product line significantly decreased when it decided to exclusively include BS6 powertrains with new or updated models. In 2020, it started to restructure its car lineup, and last year, when it introduced a number of new products, the effort gained momentum.
Balbir Singh Dhillon, the managing director of Audi India, commented on the 2021 sales figures by saying, “Despite the sad second wave of the pandemic and other worldwide difficulties like semiconductor, commodity pricing, transportation constraints, etc., we are quite pleased with our achievement in 2021.
Audi introduced facelifted versions of the Q5 SUV, the S5 and RS5 Sportback, and the A4 sedan in 2021. With the e-tron SUV, e-tron Sportback, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT, it also entered the EV race.
The business is currently preparing to unveil the Q7 redesign in the upcoming weeks. Dhillon expressed the following regarding the product plans for Audi for 2022: “We will keep redefining luxury with our promising lineup of volume, performance, and electric vehicles. We are anticipating a good performance in the upcoming months because we will have all of our models back in the nation.
The most recent Q3 SUV and the Q4 e-tron are two additional models scheduled for 2022.
Which Audi is the least expensive?
Even though the luxury automaker doesn’t sell nearly as many vehicles in the United States as its German competitors, Audi’s global design is instantly identifiable. Nevertheless, Audi continues to provide consumers a range of technologically advanced luxury vehicles as well as a few extremely fast and powerful performance vehicles, such as the R8 supercar and the RS 7 Performance hatchback. The brand will soon release numerous other electric SUVs, the E-Tron SUV being just the first.
The A3 car is the smallest and least priced vehicle that Audi offers. However, A3 customers will have a wide range of choices, which can swiftly drive up the car’s mid-$30,000 base price. The range for the previous generation includes the big-shouldered, five-cylinder RS 3 with 394 hp and the 288-hp S3 sedan.
Sportiest: Audi has a long history of high-performance vehicles, with origins in rally and endurance competition. The R8 supercar, TT RS, RS 5 coupe and Sportback, and legendary RS 7 are among the company’s current lineup of high-performance vehicles.
Best Fuel Economy: The Audi that uses the least amount of fuel has the best fuel economy. The latest battery-electric SUV from the manufacturer, called the E-Tron, has a combined EPA rating of 78 mpg-e. Additionally, the E-Tron has a 222-mile range before requiring recharging. The Q4 E-Tron should operate much more efficiently.
The 10-cylinder R8 has a base price of little under $150,000, making it the priciest vehicle.
As soon as a car is released, we want to test and rank as many of them as we can. We’ll rank new models as we periodically update our rankings and we might even change the scores for some models. Vehicles with insufficient testing data, however, are not scored.
The best supercar for Indian roads?
When the Audi R8 was introduced in India in 2008, it became an instant hit. The R8 quickly made a name for itself as a ruthless yet incredibly powerful supercar that was equally at home being pushed to the maximum on a racetrack as it was in a bumper-to-bumper commute. Early versions of the R8 were V8s with manual gears. The R8 was extraordinarily accurate because to Audi’s engineering and technological know-how, and soon after that, it received a V10 engine from the Lamborghini Gallardo, which made the bargain even sweeter. The R8 V10 Plus was sold by Audi in a respectable quantity and was priced at Rs 2.4 crore (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Early V8 models, according to rumors, are selling for as little as Rs 55 to 70 lakh, while the V10 and the 541 horsepower V10 Plus are both available for about Rs 1.5 crore.
What the Gallardo is to Lamborghini, the 458 Italia is to Ferrari.
Despite being the youngest member of the family, it is in no way diminished. The 458 Italia, which took the place of the nearly ideal F430, is a simply gorgeous car that also happens to be incredibly quick. The 2009-released 458 is propelled by a 4.5-litre V8 engine that generates 561 horsepower (see where that name came from?). It accelerates more quickly than any other vehicle on our list thanks to the mid-mounted engine’s combination with a lightning-fast 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Its top speed is an astounding 325 kph, and it accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in just 2.9 seconds. In India, the 458 was quickly off the shelves, thus there are many still available for purchase. The 458 has evolved into a sort of collector’s item since Ferrari unveiled its replacement, the 488 GTB (which opted for a turbo instead of staying normally aspirated). Its worth on the used car market, however, is still higher than Rs 2.3 crore.
The Gallardo will be remembered as the Lamborghini that was most approachable, appealing to both purists and the newly wealthy. It didn’t take much searching to find an early Gallardo in that eye-popping yellow as they arrived in India nearly ten years ago, much before Lamborghini did. It has only ever had a 5-liter V10 engine, whose output increased from 493 horsepower to 562 horsepower in the late-2012-introduced LP 570-4 Superleggera model. Due to the Gallardo’s engineering and dependability qualities, which made it less volatile than prior Lamborghinis, its popularity was increased. It’s still stunning despite not having undergone much change since its original design in 2003. Since the Huracan has taken its position, a pre-2010 Gallardo can be purchased for about Rs 90 lakh, while the more potent models cost just less than Rs 2 crore.
The Porsche 911 is a timeless classic that perfectly combines tradition, performance, luxury, and that special sense of cool. For the past 50 years, the 911’s rear-engine, rear-wheel drive design has won admirers everywhere. Although the 911’s iconic shape has been preserved, it nonetheless boasts a modern appearance on par with the best of its competitors. The 911 has been on sale in India since 2004 and is available in a total of 21 variations. From the 345 horsepower Carrera to the 552 horsepower Turbo S variant, you read that correctly. Additionally, Porsche has an absurdly extensive range of options, so no two 911s are exactly same. Porsche is never one to sacrifice quality for performance, thus 911s age and withstand abuse more better than some of its competitors. For approximately Rs 65 lakh, you may purchase a car that is 10 years old, while the price of newer, more potent models is Rs 1.7 crore. A Porsche 911 is the best option if you want a supercar that will always be stylish.
Fans of “Have It? Flaunt It” will enjoy this. The Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG is essentially the spicier version of their storied SL convertible, which is the ideal vehicle for many people. It’s the ideal pin-up sports vehicle, offering fierce performance and a hard top canopy that folds down. A 6208cc bi-turbo V8 under that protracted beak generates 518 horsepower, all of which is released through the rear wheels. The 603 horsepower V12 bi-turbo version of the SL65 AMG, which succeeded the SL63 AMG and was also sold in India, was an improvement over the earlier model. However, we prefer the V8 since it is slightly more suited to Indian roads. Since every English Premier League player’s WAG was busy getting one, the SL63 did receive some negative news internationally, but this has little impact on the SL’s reputation in India. It’s filled with technology as well, and although lacking some of the other cars’ nimble performance and handling, it’s still incredibly appealing. One can be found for as little as Rs. 40 to Rs. 45 lakh, or possibly a little more for well-kept versions, if you seek hard enough. Still desire that standard posh bar?
A lavish family sedan that, well, isn’t is the BMW M5. From a distance, it resembles BMW’s standard 5 Series saloon all too closely, but when you go near, you’ll see the changes. The M5 is the epitome of a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” because to its hunched-down stance, enormous wheels with extremely low-profile tires, scary body package, and the four exhaust tail pipes poking out at the back. With 552 bhp in a four-door saloon design and a 0100 kph time of under 4.4 seconds, the F10 M5 (after 2011) is a masterpiece. Its top speed is electronically limited to 250 kph. The M5 is perhaps one of BMW’s most admired vehicles because it strikes the ideal balance between performance and practicality, and India is home to a sizable M5 fandom. Newer M5s may still be purchased for around Rs 85 to 90 lakh, while older models can be had for as little as Rs 45 to 50 lakh. This is the vehicle you need to get if your family enjoys speeding just as much as you do.