The R8 never stopped climbing the performance ladder, as the vehicle received a hardcore GT version earlier this year. Based on the R8 V10, the GT comes with a power premium of 42 hp (delivering a total of 560 hp) and is lighter, tipping the scales at 1,525 kg (3362 lbs). It also features multiple components that are aimed at increasing the vehicle’s dynamic capabilities. However, Audi announced that only 333 units of the GT will be built.
However, it seem that the R8 has a new go-fast step in sight. Audi might be working on an RS version of the R8, as autoexpress reports.
The R8 RS (or R8 GT RS) should be based on the R8 V10 (the engine is expected to deliver up to 600 hp) and will come with motorsport-inspired solutions that are aimed at making it the ultimate factory R8.
The vehicle is expected to use aerodynamic elements similar to those featured on the R8 LMS racing car, with the list including a front splitter, side skirts and others. The car will also use a new layout for the exhaust system. The vehicle could also come with updated brakes and suspension, as well as with a stripped interior.
However, we won’t get too excited until we get a piece of official news about the vehicle, as the car may never be released.
Update: autoexpress used a set of spy photos as a base for the news. However, multiple sources indicate that the vehicle caught in the images is a MTM Audi R8, so the German company is not actually working on a top-spec version of the supercar.
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