Audi R8 GT New Photos and Pricing Released

German manufacturer Audi has officially confirmed pricing for the new Audi R8 GT, while also releasing new photos and details of the model. Getting straight to the point, production for the Audi R8 GT will be restricted to 333 units, each priced starting at EUR193,000 in Germany (approx. $252,000 at the current exchange rate) and delivered starting next spring.

Built as a track car for the road, the new R8 GT is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2 liter V10 powerplant from the R8 V10, which is also shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo.

The engine delivers a total of 560 hp and 540 Nm, and is coupled with a tweaked R-tronic robotized manual gearbox. The official performance figures for the R8 GT show that the 3362 lbs (1,525 kg) vehicle only needs 3.6 seconds to deal with the 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) sprint and can reach a top speed of 199 mph (319 km/h).

The vehicle comes with an average fuel consumption of 16.92 mpg (13.9 l/100km) and also features a modified suspension, better brakes, new 19 inch alloy wheels, and various carbon fibre components.

It can also be fitted with a set of specific equipment including a roll cage, four point seat belts, a deactivation switch for the battery and a fire extinguisher.

The R8 GT is available in four body colors, namely Samoa Orange (metallic), Ice Silver (metallic), and Phantom Black (pearl effect). Suzuka Gray (matt) is only available as an option.

Audi offers an optional 465 watt, ten-channel Bang & Olufsen sound system with 12 speakers, a CD changer and the Audi music interface for the easy integration of a mobile player.

There is also a Bluetooth mobile phone interface, with the innovative seat belt microphone available as an option. Integrated into the belts are three small microphones; a fourth is mounted on the windshield frame.

Other Audi options include a full leather package, power-adjustable and heated seats, a multifunction steering wheel, an Alcantara rear shelf, a storage package, controls covered in leather with contrasting stitching, cruise control and a higher-capacity 90-liter fuel tank. A rotary lock for the four-point belt is also available.