Audi R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD: the end of an era

612 hp strong

Audi is producing the R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD in an edition of 333 units. All the power from the V10 engine goes toward the rear wheels, and that’s quite a lot: 612 hp. Furthermore, the V-shaped ten-cylinder has 565 Nm of pulling power, available from 6,400 rpm. Lovely such an atmospheric powertrain. Everything is paired with a newly developed seven-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission. Audi promises even faster shift times than before.

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R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD is lighter

Compared to the Audi R8 V10 RWD, this limited GT edition is about 20 kilograms lighter. It now weighs 1,570 kilograms, achieved in part by lightweight 20-inch wheels with Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires. Carbon ceramic brakes provide stopping power without fading. Lightweight seats with carbon fairings and a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) stabilizer bar on the front axle further reduce weight.

Performance

The Audi R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, from 0 to 200 km/h in 10.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 320 km/h. A new body kit with the necessary spoilers and diffusers provides the necessary downforce.

Colors

Audi delivers the R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD in Suzuka Gray (matte paint), Daytona Gray or Tango Red colors. The interior has a black color scheme with contrasting red accents. A plaque reading “1 of 333” completes the celebration. Audi supplies the model only as a coupe. Delivery will begin in 2023. A Dutch starting price is not yet known. In Germany, the model costs 225,000 euros.