No other Audi is closer to motor racing: The R8 is the dynamic spearhead and the fastest volume-production model of the Audi Sport brand. The revised version of the high-performance sports car as a Coupé and Spyder is even sharper and more powerful. Its naturally aspirated V10 engines now have an output of 419 kW (570 metric horsepower) respectively; this is complemented by modifications to the suspension and an even more striking exterior design. Sales in Europe will begin in early 2019.
Around the globe, the Audi R8 LMS is first-class in GT3 racing. To ensure that it remains so in the future, Audi Sport has further refined the concept in a second evolution. The GT3 race car will thus be even more customer-friendly from the 2022 season.
Basic information Audi R8 LMS GT3 (2021)
At the end of 2020, series production of the Audi e-tron GT will commence at Böllinger Höfe, where the R8 high-performance sports car is already being built. Although the facility uses customized new technologies, the finishing touches are applied by experienced workers with a keen eye for detail and a steady hand. The production layout is also unusual. Although the bodies of the two very different models are constructed separately, they are assembled on a joint line. With this concept, which is unique in the Volkswagen Group, Audi is demonstrating the flexibility of its production setup at Böllinger Höfe.
Since 2019 the Audi R8 LMS GT2 has been setting two top benchmarks in the racing family of the Audi R8 LMS. The race car marks the top end of the program in terms of engine power and top speed. The GT2 concept stands for a unique balance of fascination and lap times that is specifically tailored to suit the needs of gentlemen drivers.
Audi R8 LMS GT2 (2020)
After two years with a total of 18 title wins worldwide, Audi Sport customer racing updated the Audi R8 LMS GT4. From the 2020 season onward, customers will benefit from enhanced dynamics and setup options allowing for greater customization. A new look rounds out the car’s appearance.
Audi R8 LMS GT4 (2020)
The evolution of the Audi R8 LMS in 2019 completed its first full year in worldwide racing and fulfilled all expectations. Audi Sport customer racing teams won the Dubai 24 Hours and the Gulf 12 Hours with the GT3 race car in 2019. In strategic commitments, Audi Sport together with its partners decided the Nürburgring 24 Hours for the fifth time and the Suzuka 10 Hours for the first time in its favor. Title successes in Australia, Germany, Central Europe and Thailand round out the tally of the young race car to date.
Audi R8 LMS GT3 (2020)
The Audi R8 LMX – the brand’s dynamic spearhead 419 kW (570 hp), 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.4 seconds – the Audi R8 LMX offers breathtaking performance and groundbreaking technology. This edition model of the R8 family* is the first series production car in the world to feature laser highbeams. A laser module in each headlamp generates a light cone with twice the range of a full-LED highbeam. The laser spot, which is activated at speeds of 60 km/h (37.3 mph) and above, supplements the LED high beam. Limited run of 99: the Audi R8 LMX edition model The Audi R8 is the brand’s dynamic top model. The R8 LMX is available exclusively as a coupé with a production run limited to 99. Its 5.2-liter aspirated V10 produces 540 Nm (398.3 lb-ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm. This hurls the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.4 seconds. Top speed is 320 km/h (198.8 mph), and average consumption is 12.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (299 grams CO2 per kilometer) [18.2 US mpg/481.2 g/mile]. Equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice.
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