2011 R8 GT - Motor Trend First Look

[mstams]

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ook/index.html

[SDR8]

I like the numbering on the gearknob. Looks like only 250 being made, by that pict, but they say 333 total in another part of the story. Nice that they will offer roll-cages and harnesses and coil-overs. Definitely making the R8 more usable/adjustable for the track. I was surprised that they did not do some special wheel, it looks like a normal wheel. Hope they make it to this side of the pond, but will not be surprised if we don't see them in the US.

[FiftyPence]

oooo, nice. I like it.

[Roy Skousen]

Oh well, the kids didn't really want to go to college.

[Monkey boy UK]

Thanks for this MStams, until now had very little info on this car even though i have ordered one of the few UK bound, looks like its going to be circa £150/£160k, not cheap but hopefully highly collectable & will be great fun for track days.

[mstams]

More info and pics...

http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publi...cle_5879.shtml

http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/ga...um=/Audi/R8/GT

[r1lee]

that is one sweet GT. I think one of our members was looking for white gauges, there you go!

[London Lad]

I have to say I'm not impressed with what you get for an extra £40 or £50k...

I do love the door mirrors though.

[biggie27]

this thing is gonna be nasty !!!

[SteveR]

What, no blue? I guess I am out. =)

Looking over the new parts on the GT, there will be a nice list of new Audi parts if we can get them.

-Lightweight exhaust
-Camber adjustable suspension pieces
-Black/titanium grill
-4 point harness
-Super nice looking side mirrors
-Possibly engine pieces

I'd like more detail on the differences between the GT and regular 5.2 engines. I think I would pass if all the internals need to be changed, but I could see myself swapping cams, intake, and ECU if that is the bulk of the difference. And I have to have those red finish intake and valve covers.