Sharing just under 50% of the same parts as the R8 GT3 LMS race car, the Audi R8 is bred through the lens of motorsport. The 532-hp or 602-hp V10 plus engine epitomizes the mid-engine drivetrain concept, providing ideal vehicle balance through its center of gravity and dynamic weight transfer characteristics. And now, a limited run of rear-wheel drive option in the R8 V10 RWS is a weight-reducing and even more accessible way to drive the iconic Audi R8.
The GT-inspired allure of the Audi R8 Coupe epitomizes performance art. The mid-engine concept provides the basis for the design of the R8 Coupe, encasing the engine in artful glass. Full LED headlights make a strong first impression, while the trapezoidal exhaust outlets and prominent wheel arches showcase its refined racing pedigree.
The track-tested DNA is felt as soon as you enter the interior of the R8 Coupe. From the monoposto arc that’s reminiscent of a race car driver’s cockpit to the multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles and satellite controls, the R8 Coupe showcases its motorsport heritage on every drive.