Audi R8 V10 GT RWD coupe unveiled

Audi is saying goodbye to the 10-cylinder engine with the restricted version R8 V10 GT RWD coupe that includes extra energy, and a sizzling serving of alphanumeric soup.

Simply 333 copies of the Audi R8 V10 GT RWD coupe can be offered internationally, and each will characteristic a mid-mounted naturally-aspirated 5.2-litre V10 cranking out 456kW. There’s 565Nm accessible from 6400 to 7000rpm.

For these curious, that’s 37kW and 106Nm greater than the V10 Efficiency RWD.

Drive is shipped to the rear wheels by way of a brand new seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission that’s stated to characteristic altered gear ratios, and even sooner shift occasions.

There’s additionally a brand new Torque Rear controller on the steering wheel, which permits the driving force to pick between seven ranges of tail-happiness, all ruled by the automobile’s stability management system.

Tipping the scales at 1570kg, the R8 V10 GT RWD is roughly 20 kilograms lighter than the V10 Efficiency RWD it’s based mostly on.

Weight saving options embody new 10-spoke 20-inch solid alloy wheels with Michelin Sport Cup 2 street and observe tyres, ceramic brakes, bucket seats, a entrance anti-roll bar made out of carbon-fibre strengthened plastic, and crimson anondised aluminium coupling rod connections.

For individuals who need to effective tune the automobile’s dealing with, the V10 GT RWD is accessible with adjustable coil-over suspension.

Audi claims the R8 V10 GT RWD can full the 0-100km/h dash in 3.4 seconds, clock 200km/h in 10.1 seconds, and hit a prime pace of 320km/h.

In a tribute to 2010’s unique R8 GT, the V10 GT RWD incorporates a black inside with crimson highlights, together with crimson seat belts, stitching, and lettering on the ground mats and seats. The centre tunnel has a carbon-fibre inlay and an etching of the automobile’s manufacturing quantity.

Externally the V10 GT RWD options blacked out badges, in addition to a carbon-fibre aero equipment, which incorporates splitter and flics up entrance, facet skirts, rear diffuser, and a rear wing with gooseneck suspension.

There are three paint choices accessible: matte Suzuka Gray, Tangorot Metallic (crimson), and Daytona Gray Metallic.

Deliveries of the R8 V10 GT RWD start in 2023, and pricing in Europe begins from €225,000 ($340,000).

It’s extremely unlikely the ultimate hurrah for Audi’s V10 supercar will make it Down Below.

The R8 was axed domestically in mid-2021 after the corporate’s Hungarian plant ended manufacturing of the engine spec that was specifically tuned and homologated for Australia.

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