2014 Audi R8 lineup

At right, the R8 V8 coupe with a six-speed manual transmission.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

Two versions of Audi’s refreshed 2014 R8 lineup on display. At left is the 430-horsepower V8 Spyder, while at right is the 550-horsepower V10 Plus model.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

Two versions of Audi’s refreshed 2014 R8 lineup on display. At left is the 430-horsepower V8 Spyder, while at right is the 550-horsepower V10 Plus model.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

Two versions of Audi’s refreshed 2014 R8 lineup on display. At right is the 430-horsepower V8 Spyder, while at left is the 550-horsepower V10 Plus model.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

This Audi R8 V10 Spyder has 525 horsepower and an all-new dual-clutch gearbox that will pull it from zero-60 mph in 3.6 seconds.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

This Audi R8 V10 Spyder has 525 horsepower and an all-new dual-clutch gearbox that will pull it from zero-60 mph in 3.6 seconds.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

This Audi R8 V10 Spyder has 525 horsepower and an all-new dual-clutch gearbox that will pull it from zero-60 mph in 3.6 seconds.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

The interior of the Audi R8 V10 Spyder with the new dual-clutch gearbox.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

The interior of the Audi R8 V10 Spyder with the new dual-clutch gearbox.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

At the top of the R8 lineup is this V10 Plus coupe. It sheds 130 pounds from the regular V10 coupe, while boosting horsepower to 550, from 525.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

At the top of the R8 lineup is this V10 Plus coupe. It sheds 130 pounds from the regular V10 coupe, while boosting horsepower to 550, from 525.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

At the top of the R8 lineup is this V10 Plus coupe. It sheds 130 pounds from the regular V10 coupe, while boosting horsepower to 550, from 525.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

At the top of the R8 lineup is this V10 Plus coupe. It sheds 130 pounds from the regular V10 coupe, while boosting horsepower to 550, from 525.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

At the top of the R8 lineup is this V10 Plus coupe. It sheds 130 pounds from the regular V10 coupe, while boosting horsepower to 550, from 525.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)