Audi R8 GT Debuts in New York

Audi R8 GT is anything but new, but this doesn’t mean that its presence at the New York Auto Show didn’t enchant us. What’s not to worship about a stripped, more muscular R8 V10?

The R8 GT is equipped with V10 engine, capacity of 560 hp and torque of 398 lb-ft, the power being sent to all wheels via a sharpened R-tronic manual gearbox. The driver will be able to enjoy a power delivery distribution of 85/15 (rear/front), but this can reach 70/30 when the oversteer needs to be tamed.


The R8 GT accelerates form 0-62 mph in 3.6 seconds, with top speed of 199 mph (319 km/h). But we forgot to remind you just how fit this car is. The diet it’s been through allows it to be 100 kg (220 lbs) lighter.

“The R8 high-performance sports car has been a winner from the very beginning. This applies to both the production models, winners of the "World Performance Car" Award in 2008 (R8) and in 2010 (R8 V10), and to the race car, the R8 LMS, which won 23 races in its first season and claimed three championships. The genes of the race version are now coming to the street - in the Audi R8 GT,” a company statement reads.

Audi is only allowing a limited number of mortals to enjoy the charms of the R8 GT. Make sure you’re one of the 333 lucky individuals who gets to put its pedal to the metal.







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