The Audi R8 GT RWD is the final edition of Audi's fabled supercar, read as piers_ward finds out if the 612bhp last-hurrah goes out with a bang or a whimper...
The gearbox’s software has also been fettled, for reduced shift times and a more aggressive downshift. The latter is thanks to a new system that lets you drop into a lower gear at higher revs, giving that extra edge as you wind into a corner and allowing the V10 to sing even more. Shorter ratios between gears three and seven also help.
Carbonfibre has been used liberally on the exterior as well as the interior, which gains grippy lightweight seats, red stitching and a plaque telling you which individually numbered car you’ve got. In total, 20kg has been stripped from the Performance R8, mainly thanks to the seats and new forged alloys.Coilover suspension is available on the GT R8 for the first time, with a healthy amount of adjustability that also lowers the centre of gravity.
Have they succeeded? With the caveat that we drove it on track only, it definitely feels edgier than the normal R8 and you’re slightly more keyed into it. The car seems more alive underneath you, a bit sharper, all the while keeping the same impressive turn-in of the regular car, which is neutral and balanced.
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