Virat Kohli picks up his Audi R8 LMX

Team OD Updated: May 09, 2015, 06:37 PM IST

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has just added another Audi to his garage. The young sportsman now owns a brand new Audi R8 LMX - a model that was recently launched in the country.

Joe King, Head Audi India delivers the limited edition Audi R8 LMX to Ace Cricketer virat Kohli 4

Virat Kohli's new ride is one of only 99 R8 LMXs to be built by Audi. While receiving his new ride, Virat Kohli said, "I am delighted with my new limited edition super sportscar Audi R8 LMX. I am especially proud and excited to be one of only 99 owners of this special car. I have always loved automobiles and have been an admirer of Audi. I already own an Audi R8 and Audi Q7. I am looking forward to some exciting drives with this new machine."

Joe King, Head Audi India delivers the limited edition Audi R8 LMX to Ace Cricketer virat Kohli 1

The keys were handed over by the head of Audi India, Joe King who said, "Audi has always been a brand for young achievers who have made it big and want to celebrate their achievement and their individuality. Audi R8 LMX is a perfect choice for Virat, as both exemplify brilliant innovation in their performances."

Joe King, Head Audi India delivers the limited edition Audi R8 LMX to Ace Cricketer virat Kohli 2

The Audi R8 LMX is powered by a 5.2-litre V10 that produces 570PS of power and 540Nm of torque. The car also comes with laser headlamps that offer twice the beam range of an all LED headlight. The car is priced in India at Rs 2.97 crore.

Ace Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli takes delivery of the limited edition Audi R8 LMX – super sportscar with a production run limited to only 99 vehicles in the world


Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today, welcomed Indian batsman and Captain of the Indian Test Cricket team Virat Kohli into the Audi family. Mr. Joe King, Head, Audi India handed over the keys of the limited edition Audi R8 LMX to Virat, who was bowled over by the sheer dynamism of this super sportscar. "We are thrilled to welcome Virat into the Audi Family. Audi has always been a brand for 'Young Achievers' who have made it big and want to celebrate their achievement and their individuality. Audi R8 LMX is a perfect choice for Virat, as both exemplify brilliant innovation in their performances. In fact, Virat now becomes one of the only 99 proud owners globally to boast of this most powerful and fastest Audi ever," said Mr. Joe King. "I am delighted with my new limited edition super sports car Audi R8 LMX. I am especially proud and excited to be one of only 99 owners of this special car. I have always loved automobiles and have been an admirer of Audi. I already own an Audi R8 and Audi Q7. I am looking forward to some exciting drives with this new machine." said Mr. Virat Kohli.
  

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 2.55 Crore
Displacement
5204cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
610
Max Torque(Nm)
530
Mileage
7.63 Kmpl
Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 79.99 Lakhs
Displacement
2984cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
340
Max Torque(Nm)
500
Mileage
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