Audi remains quite evasive about the future of its R8 supercar: will it return in a new fully electric version?
In any case, it is illustrated here in a limited edition of 333 copies worldwide: GT RWD.
RWD stands for "Rear-wheel drive".
We were able to drive it on the Spanish circuit of Monteblanco!
What fun!
The great novelty of this sports car with its noble and aggressive V10 engine is the "Torque rear" mode which allows you to set the traction control on 7 levels: level 1 guarantees low wheel slip, up to level 7 which allows significant wheel slip. .
This parameter is adjusted via a knob on the steering wheel and offers nothing but fun!
You can go there in complete skid or opt for efficiency on the circuit.
This function adapts to the level of experience of the pilot and to the climatic conditions.
To give you an example, we opted for level 4 on a dry track, allowing some drifts when exiting corners, but without losing efficiency.
This R8 GT RWD makes a session on the circuit ultra-fun because, with the V10 in the rear central position, the rear picks up slightly when you brake on the entry of curves and if you wish, this R8 also waddles on the exit. of curve: what a pleasure!
This limited edition inherits ceramic brakes that reassure at all times.
And its more aggressive carbon aerodynamic package allows you to spin faster in curves.
Its V10 screams up to 8,700 rpm, sending us from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and up to 320 km/h: a fanfare farewell!
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The Audi R8 GT RWD in a few figures
Engine: 10 cyl, gasoline;
5.204 cc;
620hp - 565Nm
Transmission: to the rear wheels
Gearbox: 7-speed auto
L/W/H (mm): 4.496/1.964/1.225
Empty weight (kg): 1,570
Trunk volume (l): nc
Tank (l): 73
0-100 km/h (sec.): 3.4
V-max (km/h): 320
Price (€): 227,500
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