It was revealed last week that Audi’s V10-powered R8 was headed for a Detroit reveal next month, but the German automaker has given up the goods a little early. Audi released the R8 V10’s specs on Monday, along with a host of production images.

Though sporting two more cylinders and a little more grunt mid-ship, the V10-powered R8 will largely resemble the “base” model, as the official images show.

More air will be fed to the ten-cylinder through larger side scoops, which jut out sharply from the body-side, adding a more aggressive stance to go with its increased power. The lower side sill also get an extra flare which runs along the wheelbase, adding further visual cues that this is the true uber-Audi. The changes are subtle enough to be obvious only to those in-the-know, thus keeping the R8’s clean lines as uncluttered as possible.

However, some subtle changes from the standard R8 will include dual oval exhaust outlets, bigger side air intakes, a revised front and rear fascias and larger brakes. The V10-version will also be sporting unique LED headlights and a rear diffuser.

Rumors have been swirling that Audi would name the V10-powered R8 the R10 or RS8, but today’s press release proves the new model will be simply called the R8 V10.

That V10 is the same 5.2L FSI powerplant found in the new Lamorghini LP560-4, albeit detuned to 525 horsepower and 390 lb-ft or torque to keep the R8 out of the Gallardo’s territory. But despite being down a but on grunt, the R8 V10 can still rocket from 0-62 in 3.9 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 196 mph.

The Audi R8 V10 will first hit the market in Germany next spring with a price of about $180,000, with U.S. sales likely to start soon after.