New Audi R8
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from £86,935 (OTR)
Even before launch, the R8 entered motoring folklore as a car of immense beauty and power. The press and public alike praised it and created a real mystique about this mainly hand-built, 4.2 FSI powered quattro sports car. No-one is in any doubt what’s behind them when an R8 is in their rear view mirrors.
Introducing the R8 GT - Take a look
Limited production, maximum performance
Sharing its DNA with the R8 V10 Coupe and taking inspiration from the R8 LMS race car, the R8 GT is a lighter, higher performance version of this celebrated Audi Supercar.
The R8 GT will be limited to a production of just 333 units worldwide with only 33 making their way to the UK. Each R8 GT will have it's production number inscribed around the gear lever.
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Based on the already impressive R8 V10 Coupe Audi's engineers have reduced its weight by 100kg and refined the powerful 5.2 FSI quattro to develop an additional 35PS.
The end result is a total of 560PS, a 0-62mph time of just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 199mph.
Vorsprung durch Technik.
Inspired by the track
Instantly recognisable, the Audi R8 GT features a host of aerodynamic and visual enhancements, including a fixed rear spoiler and fins on the front bumper trimmed in matt carbon fibre to enhance downforce and air flow.
Add to this a bespoke rear diffuser, larger round exhausts, wheels bespoke to the GT and matt carbon fibre sideblades and there is no mistaking the R8 GT and its performance credentials.
Strikingly different
If anticipation builds when you see the exterior of an R8 GT you will be sure of is intentions when you get inside. Bucket seats trimmed in Alcantara and GT design steering wheel, gear lever, inlays and white instrument dials confirm that this car is built with the racing circuit in mind.
Vital statistics
- Engine: 5.2 litre V10 FSI petrol
- Power: 560 PS
- Torque: 540 Nm
- Drive train: quattro
- Transmission: R tronic sequential manual
- Weight: -100kg below R8 V10 Coupe
- 0-62mph: 3.6 seconds
- 0-124mph - 10.8 seconds
- Top speed: 199mph
The R8 GT is priced from £141,000 (RRP inc. VAT).
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As happy in traffic as on the track
The Audi R8 Coupé is a pleasure to drive whether you’re blasting around a race track or simply going to pick up the groceries. Supercars are renowned for being difficult to operate in stop-start road conditions but with the R8, this just isn’t the case. It’s effortless, easy, sophisticated and an unadulterated joy. Always.
And when you think of a supercar, whether or not you can carry your luggage is probably not the first thought that springs to mind. Yet again, the Audi R8 is different. There’s ample space between the seats and the mid-mounted engine, plus room under the front bonnet for extra stowage.
With the optional made-to-measure leather Audi exclusive R8 luggage kit, you’ll travel in style too. The cases have been designed to exploit every last bit of space while keeping your possessions safe and tidy.
Sweeping contours, unmistakable lines
The unmistakable stream of LED daytime running lights is designed to catch the eye. Inspired by the sweeping silhouette of the eagle, and distinctive icons in their own right, they make sure nobody mistakes the Audi R8 Coupé the instant it appears in their rear-view mirror.
Everything in its place
You’ll feel instantly at home in the driver’s seat of the Audi R8 Coupé. With your hands on the wheel, every control you need to operate is within 30cm’s reach. Your fingers fall naturally to each beautifully crafted control.
The instrumentation is appealing and uncluttered. Inspired by Audi racing cars, it’s the picture of clarity, leaving you in no doubt about the R8’s operating status.
From the brushed aluminium-look shift paddles with the optional R tronic transmission to the multi-function steering wheel, to even the window switches, everything feels engineered to perfection. Because it is.
Irrefutable elegance
The Audi R8 Coupé’s striking silhouette makes a clear, bold statement the moment you see it. It’s elegant. Assured. Poised. And athletic.
The prominent single-frame grille and LED lights contribute to the striking visual impact of the car’s composition. And the multiple fins on the sports air intakes, while totally functional for cooling the R8’s mechanical components, are designed with panache, flair and style.
The R8 pushes the boundaries of Vorsprung durch Technik like never before.
Room to enjoy
High-performance sports cars have a reputation for being cramped, hot, difficult to drive and uncomfortable. And that reputation isn’t entirely unjustified. But the Audi R8 Coupé re-writes the rule book. Every modern automotive feature and convenience you could require is supplied.
So you don’t sacrifice comfort for magnificent performance.
A wealth of options and accessories
You can make your Audi R8 Coupé exclusively yours thanks to a wide range of options and accessories. Upgrade to the magnificent 465-watt Bang & Olufsen advanced audio system. Select racing-style bucket seats. Enhance the interior with dramatic carbon inlays or the exterior with carbon fibre sideblades. The list goes on. To request a brochure click here.