At the time of bowing out, after sixteen years of career and two generations, Audi's sports Berlinette has given itself a last stand, in the form of a limited and numbered series of 333 examples of which only 26 for France.
Sacrificed in the name of ecological transition and the need for manufacturers to drastically reduce their carbon footprint, under penalty of heavy fines, the R8, like many of its rivals, is falling by the wayside.
Heads up.
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With this GT, which abandoned four-wheel drive, the German firm with intertwined rings saved the best for last.
Aerodynamic lip and fins on the front bumper, rocker panel and side panels, rear spoiler and diffuser, mirror caps: these carbon elements help to save 20 kilos on the rocker.
Exclusivity is also adorned on board with carbon parts as well as bucket seats and a suede steering wheel.
The incredible extension of the V10
It adds the famous Lamborghini V10 increased to 620 hp, a sports chassis with a stabilizer bar at the front for better guidance, a braking system inherited from competition and based on ventilated and perforated carbon-ceramic discs as well as Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires to deliver intense emotions.
A shiver runs down the spine when the driver transcends the Italian V10.
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The exceptional length and yelps of this goldsmith mechanism will remain a model of its kind.
With the optional Michelin Sport Cup 2 semi-slick tires, the R8 GT transforms into the queen of the circuits.
Up to a very remote limit, this rear-wheel drive Berlinette leaves the impression of mastering its subject.
Steering precision, agility and braking power contribute to the sensations.
The R8 can leave the stage with panache.
Technical sheet
Engine: V10, 5,204 cc, 620 hp, 565 Nm
Transmission: RWD, auto.
7-speed dual clutch
Dimensions: L. 4.50, l.
1.96, h.
1.24m
Consumption: 15 l/100 km
CO2 emissions: 340 g/km
Speed: 320 km/h
Price: €245,000
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