When you’ve had the chance to walk among the stars, and feel the freedom and exhilaration of a life above the day-to-day, it can be hard to come back down.

Audi's newest TV spot--to be featured during the Super Bowl--follows the story of a retired astronaut, haunted by the wondrous memories of his past and frustrated by the grounded life he now lives, stranded on mere soil. Once an explorer, he lacks the passion, wonder, and inspiration he once had.

But all of that changes with the arrival of a very special kind of transport: the new 2017 Audi R8 V10 coupe.

Audi R8 V10 Specs, Price, and Performance

As children, we were told to shoot for the moon. We think that Audi did just that--and the results are simply spectacular.

With engineering inspired by and born from the R8 LMS racecar, the newest R8 V10 is one small step for this Audi automaker, but a giant leap for performance enthusiasts across Charlotte, Huntersville, Concord, and Matthews NC. It improves upon power, structure, style, and vigor to deliver something truly revolutionary.

The fastest and most powerful production Audi model ever, the new R8 V10 plus quattro S Tronic brings up to 610 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque, and boasts a top track speed of 205 miles per hour. The available all-wheel-drive system provides stellar traction for heavenly handling in acceleration and breathtaking turns. Inside, Audi's virtual cockpit and connect system with Google Earth navigation pairs with premium audio and rich materials to give you the ride of a lifetime, every time you hit the ignition switch.

The new model is estimated to start under $163,000 and offer a range of advanced luxury services.

Start the countdown today; contact Audi Northlake to learn more, or to reserve your 2017 R8 V10 coupe in Charlotte.

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