| Year
(of specifications) |
2009 |
| Engine |
4.2
litre V8 |
| Transmission |
6
spd manual / sequential RWD |
| Max
speed |
- |
| 0-60
mph |
- |
| Horsepower |
500
+ hp |
| weight |
- |
The Audi R8 GT3 is the first racing sports car
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Due to racing regulations the R8 GT3 features
a RWD layout |
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specifically developed for customer use. The R8 GT3, which bears
the project name "R16", was developed under the direction
of Audi Sport. Audi Sport created the R8 GT3 to fully comply
with GT3 racing regulations. Therefore the trademark quattro
all-wheel-drive system has been replaced with a RWD layout which
complies with racing rules. The power is transmitted to the
rear wheels through a newly developed six-speed sequential sports
gearbox.
"The R8 is the first production Audi bearing the name and
genes of a successful racing sportscar and is therefore an excellent
base from which to build up our first big customer sport programme,"
explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich. "Ever
since the R8 was unveiled we've been inundated with enquiries
about a race version. With the Audi R8 we will offer customers
a racing sportscar equipped with high-calibre technology and
the typical Audi qualities, but which is nevertheless easy to
handle."
The suspension of the Audi R8 GT3 uses almost exclusively components
from the road going R8 model. A comprehensive
list of safety equipment guarantees the highest-level of passive
safety. A modified front end and a large rear-wing generate
the required downforce
for the race track.
The Audi R8 GT3 will take part in its first test races at various
European racing series in the 2009 season.
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Mans concept
Audi R8 Spider
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Audi R8 V10
Audi R8 V12 TDI
Audi RS 6 Sedan
Audi RS 6 Avant
Audi TTS (2008)
Audi TT S-Line (2007)
Audi TT V6 Quattro (2007)
Audi TT V6 Quattro
Audi TT V6 Convertible
Audi A4 Quattro S-Line (2008)
Audi RS4 Saloon
Audi RS4 Cabriolet
Audi S4 (2009)
Audi S3
Audi A5
Audi A5 Cabriolet
Audi S5
Audi S5 Cabriolet
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