Audi USA unveiled the 2023 limited edition R8 GT, the company’s most powerful rear-wheel-drive vehicle to date. The model year of this Audi supercar appears to be it’s last. Furthermore, only 333 GTs will be sold globally, with 150 going to the United States.
There will be 50 of each colour (red, grey, and black), with only one for each additional Audi dealer. Each vehicle has a unique build number, which is located beneath the surface of the carbon-fibre centre-console trim. The R8 GT has undergone several weight-saving procedures, including the installation of 20-inch milled-cut, forged wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Along with the bucket seats and carbon fibre-reinforced plastic suspension components like the anti-roll bar, ceramic brakes also contribute to weight reduction. The R8 GT weighs 3,516 lbs (1,595 kg) curb weight overall, which is 55 lbs (25 kg) less than the basic model.
Audi R8 GT Exterior
On the exterior, the Audi R8 GT will be available in three colours: Tango red metallic, Daytona Gray metallic and Mythos black metallic. The limited edition R8 GT’s appearance has standard aero components such as carbon side blades, door-side sill inlays, and unique external mirror housings. A performance exhaust system will also be added to the American model.
Audi R8 GT Interior
When you step inside, the Audi R8 GT interior is all black featuring some red highlights. This red detail starts from contrast stitching and seatbelts too, not only, in the middle of the gear selector you will find the car’s unique production number and the floor mats that have the name of the model.
Engine, Power and Transmission
As a goodbye, under the hood, the R8 GT will have a 5.2-litre V10 engine that is almost similar to the one that powers the R8 LMS racecar. This powertrain delivers 602 horsepower and 560 Nm of torque which is 40 horsepower more than the other R8 supercar models.
For the R8 GT, power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Compared to the other R8 models, the R8 GT accelerates faster, claiming 0-62 mph in just 3.4 seconds thanks to its shorter shift times.
Audi R8 GT Price
In terms of pricing. The pricing of the limited edition R8 GT starts at $249,900 including destination, which is $1,495 on standard R8s.
