Audi’s R8 supercar bows out after the 2023 mannequin 12 months. A successor is deliberate, although it should function an electrical powertrain and will not be known as the R8.

To ship out the present automotive, Audi is rumored to be getting ready a hardcore particular, and now a attainable prototype has been noticed.

The newest spy pictures and video from Automobile Spy Media present what seems to be like Audi’s R8 LMS GT2 race automotive testing on the Nürburgring, however the automotive right here sports activities a taller journey top and is fitted with license plates, suggesting it is meant to be pushed on the street, in addition to the monitor. The video even reveals it being pushed on among the Nürburgring’s surrounding roads.

The R8 LMS GT2 was unveiled in 2019 for the revived GT2 sequence organized by SRO. It options the acquainted 5.2-liter V-10, rated at 640 hp. The V-10 bows out with the tip of manufacturing of the R8 and associated Lamborghini Huracán, and the hardcore R8 would additionally have a good time the engine’s run.

The R8 LMS GT2 additionally contains a distinctive roof design. The automotive is definitely primarily based on the R8 Spyder whose open-top physique is important to suit a roll cage. Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic fills in for lots of the panels to assist hold weight down, leading to a dry weight of slightly below 3,000 kilos. Lots of those self same modifications are seen right here.

Audi R&D chief Oliver Hoffman hinted at a road-going model of an R8 race automotive in 2019, whereas he was nonetheless chief of Audi Sport. On the time, he additionally mentioned Audi manufacturing unit driver Frank Stippler was serving to develop high-performance Audi street automobiles, significantly within the space of suspension and brakes.

2020 Audi R8 LMS GT2 race automotive idea

2020 Audi R8 LMS GT2 race automotive idea

Stippler was behind the wheel of this prototype because it carried out its first take a look at laps on the ‘Ring.

Given the dearth of camouflage gear, the debut may not be far off. Sources level to the automotive arriving early subsequent 12 months with a manufacturing run restricted to 100 items. Keep tuned.