AUDI unveiled the Audi R8 spyder V10 on 9 December 2008. Powered by a 5.2 litre FSI engine similar to the unit in the Lamborghini Gallardo but is re-tuned to produce a power output of 518 bhp, and generate 391 ft·lbf of torque Compared to the V8 variant, the R8 spyder V10's performance numbers are enhanced. Audi states the new 0 to 62mph time as only 3.9 seconds, 60 to 124 miles per hour in 8.1 seconds, and a top speed of 197.0 mph Other changes to the V10 version of the R8 include some styling differences: such as all-LED headlights interior improvements such as Bang & Olufsen 465 watt sound system.and a sharper body styling. larger rear brakes and larger roadwheels It was initially thought that this version of the Audi R8 Spyder was going to have the same engine as the C6 Audi RS6, However, some components of the twin-turbo system overheated, and one prototype was destroyed by fire.