Since 2015, racing teams have purchased 138 units, and Audi Sport now offers upgrading existing R8 LMS GT3 models to the Evo II spec. Coming in at €429,000, the R8 LMS GT3 Evo II commands a sizeable premium over its predecessor’s €398,000, but sales numbers will probably continue to be high. the race cars weight even further but also result in another increase in. Now they have set their sights on supplying the GT2 competition, and go head to head with the likes of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport. The production racer will debut later this month at the 24 Hours of Spa Francorchamps. In 2012, the Audi R8 LMS ultra will succeed the successful R8 LMS GT3 sports. Torque control and shock absorbers are now adjustable in more ways than ever. Another factor that played a role here was that a platform for GT3 and GT LM was. Adding 30 mm (1.2 inches) to the intake system length has improved torque at lower-to-mid RPM counts, which should translate into faster initial sprints.Ī six-speed sequential gearbox drives the rear wheels through an adjustable limited-slip differential. Audi has reduced the base weight of the new GT3-R8 by 25 kilos to 1,225 kilos. This car was used by Team Oreca during the 2010 FFSA GT Championship, a French championship revolved around FIA GT3 Grand Tourer-Styled Sports Cars. Inside, the air conditioner is new.įound under the hood is the old 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 rated at 585 PS (577 hp / 430 kW) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque. The Audi R8 LMS - Team Oreca 10 is a race car produced by Audi. Its main attraction is its 5.2-liter V10 FSI® engine that produces up to 602 HP. As usual in GT3 spec cars, an Evo amendment is. Its main attraction is its 5.2-liter V10 FSI® engine that produces up to 602 HP. Audi introduced their R8 LMS in 2015 as their GT3 class car, replacing the highly successful R8 LMS Ultra. It also improves overall stability on track thanks to a reduced reaction to ground clearance changes. Developed alongside the R8 GT3 LMS race car, the Audi R8 Coupe shares almost 50 of the same parts.
The GT3-spec racer has already brought its drivers numerous awards, but Audi takes things much further still with the newest upgrade, which brings along suspension and aerodynamic system improvements.Īmong other things, traction control now works more reliably, and the rear wing generates more downforce. The first one was in 2018, and you can look at it in the attached video. The R8 LMS racecar that came out six years ago has now received its second mid-life refresh.