2019 Audi R8 RWD Dailycarblog
Audi R8 RWD Marks The Begining of The End… The End
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The Audi R8 as we know it will cease production in 2023. Rumors suggest a possible next-generation will become an all-electric hypercar, possibly tapping into the Porsche Taycan’s powertrain. In the lead up to the cessation of R8 production, Audi is preparing a final run of high-performance model releases. And first in line is R8 V10 RWD and the R8 LMS GT4. The Audi R8 V10 RWD, will be available as a Coupé and Spyder.

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The Audi R8 RWD ditches the AWD for rear-wheel exclusivity. It also inherits a jazzed up exterior, spec-wise it’s essentially the same as the R8 Quattro minus the All-Wheel-Drive system. The naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 mid-engine delivers 397 kW (540 PS), and to remind you power is sent to the rear wheels. 


The near-production-level Audi R8 LMS GT4 racing car, which also features rear-wheel drive, is being released at the same time, with a new design and noticeable optimizations in terms of vehicle dynamics.

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The R8 LMS GT4 is being sold as a customer sport racing car for the international GT4 category specifically to cater for privateers with cash to burn and money to splash.

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The GT4 race car is directly derived from the production model with about 60 percent carry-over parts. The 5.2-liter V10 engine, less powerful than the road-going version, up to 364 kW (495 hp) as specified by GT4 regulations..

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The R8 V10 RWD will be introduced in the European markets at the beginning of 2020; the base price for the Coupé in Germany will be EUR 144,000. The Spyder will start at EUR 157,000.


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