Race car overview: Fresh model range on four pillars

Audi’s customer racing program has a fresh and modern setup. The brand’s touring car, the Audi RS 3 LMS, debuted in its second generation in February 2021. The entry into the world of GT racing is made with the Audi R8 LMS GT4, which was newly revised for the 2020 season. The Audi R8 LMS GT2 has been thrilling sports car fans since 2019 as the most powerful model in the line-up. The Audi R8 LMS GT3, the first generation of which started the customer racing program in 2009, has been available to customers in its latest development stage, the evo II, since the 2022 season.

Following 180 examples of the first generation model, the Audi RS 3 LMS gen II seamlessly continues the success of its predecessor. The touring car, with up to 250 kW (340 hp), already won the Trophy classification title in its debut season during 2021 in the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup and claimed four runner-up titles. A wide range of innovations makes the work for the teams easier in terms of preparation before and at the race track. 

Audi has positioned the R8 LMS GT4 above this entry-level model for touring car racing. The near-production coupe, with up to 364 kW (495 hp), competes with various sports cars from other manufacturers in the GT4 category, which is widely used around the world. The predictable and basic character of the race car, combined with the sensitive controls of the driving aids, facilitate individual customization. With its technical revision presented for the 2020 season, the Audi R8 LMS GT4 is right up to date. 

Audi Sport customer racing’s most powerful race car already made its debut in 2019. The Audi R8 LMS GT2 generates pure fascination with 470 kW (640 hp) and its spectacular appearance. Right off the bat, the model won the GT2 European Series, which was held for the first time in 2021 and featured up to six brands. Club races and track days complete the spectrum of possible uses for this model. 

The central pillar of the program remains the GT3 version of the Audi R8 LMS. The latest development version, the evo II, with improvements in the areas of aerodynamics, engine characteristics, interior climate control, suspension and traction control, is even more customer friendly. Customers all over the world have been regularly achieving victories and championship titles in the popular GT3 series for years.