Audi R8 V10 GT RWD: only 333 units to bid farewell to the popular sports car with the four rings

Twelve years after it first went on sale, and with an eye on electrification for the model’s future, Audi has decided to bid farewell to its fantastic V10 with a special edition limited to 333 units worldwide, under the name Audi R8 V10 GT RWD.

With a radically sporty design, an interior with many details that pay homage to the original R8 GT, more power than the conventional Audi R8 V10 RWD (road test) and a specific tuning setup, this special edition makes for a spectacular farewell.

Visually very radical

Starting with its design, the new R8 V10 GT RWD features a carbon fibre bodykit which not only gives it a very sporty look but, having been developed in the wind tunnel, provides better stability on the road, higher speeds through corners and reduces its weight by 20 kg compared with the R8 V10 Performance RWD. This Carbon Aerokit, as it is called, adds a front splitter, side skirts, several side mouldings for its engine cooling intakes, inserts in the rear bumper, a diffuser and a sporty rear spoiler. Its 20-inch black and red lightweight alloy wheels are fitted with Michelin Sport Cup 2 tyres.

Among the available colours, the special edition comes in Suzuka Grey matt, as did its predecessor, although Tangorot Metallic and Daytona Grey Metallic are also available.

A nod to its predecessor

Inside, the cabin of the R8 V10 GT features numerous details paying tribute to the first R8 GT of 2010, with red seat belts that were only available on the 2010 model, floor mats and bucket seats with the model’s lettering in black and red, and, as a special touch, an identification plate showing the number of each unit next to the gear selector.

As for its powertrain, the R8 V10 GT RWD mounts a 5.2-litre V10 engine producing 620 CV and 565 Nm of torque from 6,400 to 7,000 rpm. This allows it to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and reach 200 km/h in 10.1 seconds. Its top speed is 320 km/h.

Paired with the engine is a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with a modified gear ratio and an optimised top speed. As an exclusive feature of the R8 GT, there is a black-painted intake manifold.

Performance-focused tuning

The four-ring brand has decided to fit, for the first time, the Torque Rear mode, which controls rear-axle slip through the ASR traction control system, offering 7 adjustment levels to allow more or less rear-axle slip.

As for the chassis, the R8 GT features a powerful ceramic brake system, high-performance sport suspension and a CFRP anti-roll bar.

This special edition will reach dealerships from 2023 onwards, with prices starting from 225,000 euros.