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"  Most of us can only dream of owning an Audi R8. However, if you can afford to fulfill your dream you can now own an even more exclusive version. Later this month 50 fortunate U.S. buyers will be able to purchase an Exclusive Selection Edition R8 \u2013 20 will be the V-8 and 30 the V-10 models. The name might be a mouthful but the cars will stand out when you valet park one outside that exclusive restaurant.  The 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V-8 has new exterior colors and exclusive interior finishes. For the first time, a Daytona Gray matte exterior will be offered for the 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V-8. It will include a carbon fiber exterior splitter and diffuser, 19-inch titanium five-arm double spoke wheels, black grille surround, black exhaust finishers, R8 GT tail lamps, and red brake calipers.  Inside, the R8 V-8 features an exclusive leather package with Crimson Red elements and contrast stitching, exclusive leather navigation surround, and a thicker contoured leather multifunctional steering wheel for a sportier grip. The 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V-8 is powered by a 4.2-liter FSI V-8, which generates 430 hp at 7900 rpm, with 316 lb-ft of torque at 4500 to 6000 rpm.  The cost of the 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V-8? It&amp;#039;ll set you back $137,700 with a manual transmission or $146,800 with the R tronic transmission. Audi says the 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V-10 comes with a Ibis white exterior and Brilliant Black features, including the side blade, exterior mirrors, and rear license plate surround, as well as R8 GT tail lamps and 19&amp;quot; bi-color e-tron wheels. The interior features Alabaster White contrast stitching, as well as a Carbon Fiber monoposto driver&amp;#039;s cockpit that includes an exclusive leather navigation surround and contoured steering wheel. The 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V-10 has a 5.2-liter FSI V-10 that produces 525 hp at 8000 rpm with 391 lb-ft of torque at 6500 rpm.  The 2012 Exclusive Selection Edition R8 V-10 is priced at $161,500 with a six-speed manual transmission or $170,600 with an automatic R tronic transmission.        Related posts:   2012 Audi Models Provide Greatest Price Spread in U.S. Audi S Models at Frankfurt Cool Audi R8 Video  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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