Audi R8 GT - road car

[R8 England]

OK. Got totally caught by surprise when I received a photo pack from Audi UK yesterday on the new R8 GT road car, complete with a letter inviting me to register my interest.

v10 560 bhp, 100 Kg lighter than standard v10.

Only 333 being built, with 33 coming to UK at £142K (better than EUR 193 for Europe).

R-Tronic only.

Deliveries from the spring.

Anyone else going to look at it ????

http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en/models/r8/r8gt.html

[harrison]

SWEEEET...but what is that on the mirror pods? Those winglets are too easy of an upgrade. I want 'em. No need for a splitter I guess.. And 560 normally aspirated while 220 lbs lighter than the standard V 10 ...sounds "out of controll" !! This monster is 2 wheel drive??

[Bodhii]

The new R8 GT is also AWD. All R8 street cars are AWD. Only the full racing model, the LMS R8, is 2 wheel drive. And it is NOT street legal.

Audi R8 LMS

[Garyhun]

A few of us got this... R8 GT Press Pack from Audi UK

[wedouglas]

I told my dealer I wanted this a long time ago. I'll be getting one.

[Bodhii]

I'll be getting one.

Big congrats to you!! I don't envy you in the waiting, but I'm sure I will HUGELY on its eventual arrival. So which tranny will you get?

[wedouglas]

Big congrats to you!! I don't envy you in the waiting, but I'm sure I will HUGELY on its eventual arrival. So which tranny will you get?

Only comes in R-tronic, but I've heard it's updated to LP560 spec more or less, and I'm guessing improved. I don't imagine they'd put a lesser gearbox in their top of the line hardcore version, so I'm guessing the R-tronic is actually better than manual.

I honestly would prefer a manual. Not because I'm better with shifting that a computer, but I simply enjoy it. Oh well.

[aquarianuw]

What's the purpose of reviving a 2 and a half year old thread?

The R8 GT Spyder isn't a hardcore roadster but a highly expensive trim upgrade. The 552bhp, 398lb ft, 5.2-litre V10 engine in this car is just the beginning of its performance makeover. And like the rest of the R8 family, the GT is easy enough to drive nearly every day.

[slammedr8]

What's the purpose of reviving a 2 and a half year old thread?

hes a newbie.... first post

[desperado]

he's a spammer with a signature violation. so banned and signature will be deleted.