Twelve years after the premiere of the first Audi R8 GT, Audi is launching the second edition of this exclusive super sports car: the new Audi R8 Coupé V10 GT RWD. The new R8 GT is limited to 333 units worldwide.
Features
- Torque Rear mode
- New 7-speed dual-clutch transmission for faster shifts
- 620 PS from 10 cylinders
- Top speed of up to 320 km/h
- Accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds
Compared with the R8 V10 performance RWD with 570 PS, which forms the basis for the second edition of the R8 GT, Audi is increasing the performance of the special model to bring it up to the same level as the quattro model. This means 620 PS from 10 cylinders, 5.2 liters of displacement, and 565 Nm, available from 6,400 until 7.000 rpm (max.: 8,700 rpm). As a result, the new R8 GT accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds, reaches the 200 km/h (124 mph) mark in just 10.1 seconds, and reaches a top speed of up to 320 km/h (199 mph).
For the first time, Audi, which manufactures the new R8 GT largely by hand at Böllinger Höfe, is offering Torque Rear mode. Slippage is controlled on the rear axle by the traction control system (ASR). It is part of the ESC. Seven characteristic curves are stored in the ASR, offering different levels of support. Level 1 allows little slippage, while level 7 allows a lot of slippage.
Compared with the R8 Coupé V10 performance RWD, various measures resulted in a weight reduction of around 20 kilograms (44 lbs) to a total of 1570 kilograms (3,461 lbs) (without a driver). In addition, there are R8 bucket seats and the performance sports suspension with the CFRP anti-roll bar. The front anti-roll bar is made from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic.
For design, the special model is equipped with exclusive add-on parts. The first distinguishing feature is the black “R8 GT” lettering on the rear. All other emblems are in black. The Carbon Aerokit consists of the following attachments: front splitter, flics, side skirt covers, cW-elements on the sides of the rear bumper, a diffuser, and a rear wing with gooseneck suspension. Customers can find the sequential numbering of their R8 GT in the middle of the selector lever, partially matted in the carbon inlay.
The new R8 GT comes in matte Suzuka Gray. Alternatively, Tangorot Metallic and Daytona Gray Metallic are available.
The new Audi R8 Coupé V10 GT RWD will be available at dealerships from 2023. Prices start at €225,000.
