Audi R8 GT Spyder Dominated Out Due To Manufacturing Limitations

The Audi R8 is nearing the tip of the road. As a swan track to the storied nameplate, the German marque has launched the ultimate 2023 R8 V10 GT. Nevertheless, those that wish to come up with the ultimate R8 however do not desire a set roof will likely be dissatisfied.

Chatting with Carbuzz through the launch of the Audi R8 GT, the mannequin’s Technical Undertaking Supervisor, Nils Fischer, confirmed {that a} Spyder variant for the R8 GT will not be occurring. When requested the explanation behind this transfer, Fischer confirmed to the publication that it was just because there is not sufficient manufacturing quantity left.

Of notice, the Audi R8 GT could have its manufacturing by 2023 solely, which implies that it’ll not return in 2024. Those that search to purchase this V10 supercar could have to take action inside a yr. Whereas the arrival of a drop-top R8 GT was already dominated out within the coupe’s launch in October, this affirmation from Fischer has fully shut the door for the Spyder hopefuls.

The 2023 Audi R8 V10 GT could have restricted manufacturing, with solely 333 items to be produced. This mirrors the numbers of its first namesake again in 2010, albeit that one additionally got here with 333 R8 GT Spyder items.

The ultimate R8 V10 packs 612 horsepower (456 kilowatts) and 565 Newton-meters (417 pound-feet) of torque, routed to the rear wheels through a newly developed seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission that is claimed to ship gear adjustments faster than earlier than.

This may very well be the ultimate Audi R8 that is working on ICE as the subsequent one is claimed to be powered with electrical motors whereas utilizing a Porsche platform and coming in 2025. Fischer, nevertheless, confirmed to Carbuzz that the way forward for the R8 is but to be decided.