August 27, 2008 at 11:13 pm
· Filed under Audi, Cars, International News
Audi is really intruding into its owner Porsche’s territory now. Audi Sport is now offering a race-prepared Audi R8 that complies with GT3 race regulations. Because GT3 prohibits all-wheel drive, the Audi R8 GT3 drives the rear wheels only through a newly developed 6-speed sequential gearbox.
The suspension bits are almost a carryover from the available production line parts. The front end is modified for more downforce and on the rear you will find a huge rear wing.
First deliveries will begin in Autumn 2008. Look after the jump for 3 more photos.
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August 27, 2008 @ 11:15 pm
Wao…. cool.
August 27, 2008 @ 11:24 pm
I love the four rings at the wing. Especially on the second pic.
August 27, 2008 @ 11:56 pm
what r the specs of dis beast???
hahaha…
August 28, 2008 @ 12:08 am
YEAHH… beauty monster!!!
August 28, 2008 @ 12:27 am
Beautiful car with ugly wing………..
August 28, 2008 @ 12:36 am
internal war?
lol.
as long as they keep making such fantastic cars, i ain’t complaining!
August 28, 2008 @ 12:41 am
I see one of the R8 at singapore Big Splash where i work. Along with Nissan R35, latest Subaru Imprezza (The hatchback type) and some ferrari’s quite often.
August 28, 2008 @ 7:51 am
Yeah you’re right… he wing with the rings is gorgeous man!
August 28, 2008 @ 8:45 am
Look at the size of those brake discs….
August 28, 2008 @ 9:50 am
gosh…monster!
August 28, 2008 @ 10:13 am
the most beautiful audi monster to the date.
August 28, 2008 @ 12:07 pm
cool dude..
August 28, 2008 @ 12:18 pm
1st time see Audi so jinjang!!! will wait for Topgear / 5th gear to review it… sure can see JC doing some power sideway!!!
August 28, 2008 @ 12:33 pm
Don’t think it is practical to be used in Malaysia with road bumps here and there.
August 28, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
It cant be used in our road lol. in the track only.. btw, beautiful work from Audi
~ReactiX
August 28, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
how much?
August 28, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
“mspfaz said,
August 28, 2008 @ 12:33 pm
Don’t think it is practical to be used in Malaysia with road bumps here and there.”
DUDE SERIOUSLY…. COME ON…
August 28, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
If only it were white. (Pictures)
August 28, 2008 @ 3:20 pm
hey paul, what are the differences on GT, GT2 and GT3 ? kind to comment anyone?
August 28, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
Wow, truly something especial. Didn’t R8 can look so cool. I say they should make a road going version of it. Definately will kick ass (perhaps Porsche’s GT3)?
August 28, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
If stock, V8, means this car will not catch fire like the V10 then. Nice idea, but stock looks better than some race car
August 29, 2008 @ 8:27 am
I think GT3-spec cars are much closer to the road going version (although can be more powerful), if compared to GT2-spec cars. GT2 cars possibly have the upper edge on the suspension & electronics. Somemore, the competitors in FIA GT3 are mostly semi, or non-profesional drivers. The running cost for GT3 is also cheaper than GT2.
One thing I noticed, grid size & marques variety in FIA GT3 Champ (GT3 cars) is way more diverse than the FIA GT Champ (GT1 & GT2 cars), creating rumours to replace GT2 regs. with GT3 regs. Most of the time you’ll only see Ferarri vs Porsche in GT2, which suffice to say damn boring. Try check out fiagt3 website.
Shame all-wheel drive is outlawed, would also love to see Nissan GT-R..
August 29, 2008 @ 8:57 am
The car certainly looks the bussiness.Wonder how the Audi R8 GT3 will fare against its sibling Lambo Gallardo GT3?
BMW M6 is also expected to make appearance next year (built by Alpina). Should be great for the already sizeable FIA GT3 grid.
August 29, 2008 @ 11:58 am
The Lambo Gallardo GT3 is built by third party tuner Reiter Engineering, while
the Audi R8 GT3 is entirely in-house factory built.
August 29, 2008 @ 8:05 pm
only Porsche? how about Lambo and Aston? aren’t they in the race too?
September 2, 2008 @ 8:40 pm
Simply a Gorgeous car.