The Audi R8 will quickly be discontinued. The automaker plans a last swansong within the type of a hardcore, track-focused model.

In line with reviews, Audi will quickly introduce a track-ready R8 primarily based on the GT3 race automobile. Extra particularly, will probably be a street-legal model of the R8 GT3 Evo 2 and will likely be restricted to 100 items.

A prototype of the upcoming R8 GT3 was lately noticed on the Nurburgring. The truth that Audi didn’t even hassle protecting the check mule in camouflage means that the disclosing may very well be simply across the nook.

The spy photos reveal an aggressive-looking R8 that includes a single-piece entrance clamshell, a big splitter and a pair of canards. On the rear, it has a large top-mounted spoiler, wider fenders, a big diffuser, and a roof scoop feeding the engine.

The road-legal R8 GT3 is anticipated to be powered by a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automated transmission. The GT3 model packs 569 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. So, we are able to anticipate comparable efficiency from the street automobile.

Supply: Autocar