Audi R8 GT3 375kW+ race version with rear-drive

A pure-bred Audi R8 engineered exclusively for motorsport to world competition standards is usually a sight relegated to bedroom walls, but believe or not – this animal is for public consumption.

Audi R8 GT3 race version with rear-drive

For the first time ever, Audi Sport will offer a race spec sports R8 developed specifically for private customer use in the form of the new R8 GT3.

Audi R8 GT3 race version with rear-drive

Named for its competition class not to be mistaken with its Porsche brethren, the R8 GT3 conforms to all official race regulations meaning any average Joe millionaire can enter numerous national and international race series from the showroom.

“Ever since the R8 was unveiled we’ve been inundated with enquiries about a race version. With the Audi R8 we will offer customers a racing sportscar equipped with high-calibre technology and the typical Audi qualities, but which is nevertheless easy to handle.” explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich.

However with the prohibition of all-wheel drive, the R8 GT3 instead uses a rear-drive setup through a newly developed six-speed sequential sports gearbox.

Audi R8 GT3 race version with rear-drive

Power is expected to be north of 375kW from its mid-mounted naturally-aspirated V8 engine lifted from the road-going version.

Its race-bred looks are both wild and functional, with an exaggerated adaptation of the standard R8 kit giving the GT3 the down force it needs for competitive track use.

 Audi R8 GT3 race version with rear-drive

The interior has been stripped out and fitted with Recaro race bucket seats and a raft of safety features which would not seem out of place in any elite racing championship.

The logistics and factory space required for the AUDI AG customer programme will be created over the next few months in Ingolstadt, Neckarsulm and Györ, with the first models available to customers by mid-2009.

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12 Responses to “Audi R8 GT3 375kW+ race version with rear-drive”

  1. Smokin'R32 Says:

    Paying attention BMW??

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  2. Daniel Says:

    Great post, your blog is the best of cars.
    Cheers

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  3. SteveC Says:

    Brilliant car.

    SteveC

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  4. Reckless1 Says:

    It looks “busier” than its Porsche brethren, but still it looks fan-bluddy-tastic :)

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  5. Atlanta wedding photographer Says:

    does anyone want to lend me a little cash for the ride…or even a timeshare option?

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  6. KWICKS Says:

    Phwoaaaar!

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  7. Tom Jakovljevic Says:

    Awesome.

    What else can you say!

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  8. fasthonda Says:

    I’m sure the aero kit is functional,the base road car does look better -although it’s good to see the German manufactures “ricing up” their cars :)

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  9. technofreak Says:

    O my GOD!! what a nasty piece of work :D

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  10. topdog Says:

    Just what i need to go and pickup the papers in

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  11. Watto_Cobra Says:

    Me likey very much!!!

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  12. Ross Says:

    What an amazing looking piece of kit.

    Anyone have an idea of what one of these would cost?

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