What’s taking place
Audi will provide a limited-edition R8 GT that pairs rear-wheel drive with a extra highly effective model of its 5.2-liter V10 engine.
Why it issues
Along with extra energy, the GT has a retuned transmission and a Torque Rear drive mode, and it is 44 kilos lighter than a regular R8, as nicely.
What’s subsequent
Solely 333 R8 GTs can be offered globally. It goes on sale early subsequent 12 months.
Audi will say goodbye to its superior 5.2-liter V10 engine subsequent 12 months by the use of this: the limited-edition R8 GT. Making its debut Monday, the GT is predicated on the rear-wheel-drive R8 however makes use of a extra highly effective model of Audi’s naturally aspirated V10, and it will get a couple of different neat upgrades, as nicely.
It is a bit odd that Audi — an organization identified for its Quattro all-wheel-drive system — would select to base the GT on the rear-wheel-drive R8, however in our expertise with this stellar supercar, the less pushed wheels, the higher. However not like the bottom R8 RWD, which has 562 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, the R8 GT makes 612 hp and 413 lb-ft. This enables the R8 GT to speed up to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds, although curiously, the R8 Quattro continues to be faster (3.1 seconds to 60 mph).
That wing is exclusive to the GT.
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Serving to the R8 GT obtain peak efficiency is a retuned seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which has completely different gear ratios and faster shift occasions. Audi additionally suits the GT with a Torque Rear drive mode, which opens up seven completely different ranges of traction management intervention, which means you may make this R8 as tail-happy as you need.
In contrast with a regular R8 RWD, the R8 GT is 44 kilos lighter, largely due to the brand new 20-inch cast wheels. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires are additionally normal, which implies this R8 can have super ranges of grip, and ceramic brakes are a part of the GT package deal, too. Audi says the GT’s suspension is stiffer than a regular R8’s, and you may even go for a coilover setup with manually adjustable compression and rebound ranges.
Visually, the R8 GT is about aside by its distinctive entrance splitter, dive planes, aspect skirts, diffuser and enormous swan-neck rear wing. You possibly can order the R8 GT in matte Suzuka Grey, Tangorot (crimson) or Daytona Grey. The R8 GT can be out there to order subsequent 12 months, with US pricing nonetheless TBD as of this writing.
