Audi presents its R8 LMS GT4

After the GT3 version of the R8 LMS, already widely awarded all over the world in the Blancpain GT Series, the 24 Hours of Spa, the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring and even in IMSA, Audi Sport unveiled on the sidelines of the New York auto show the GT4 version of its R8.

Derived from the production model R8 Coupé V10, this new car should bring Audi Sport and the brand with the rings into the concert of a GT4 category in full swing, as evidenced by the adoption of the regulations carried out by SRO Motorsports in numerous championships , particularly in France via the FFSAGT, which will resume its rights this weekend in Nogaro in Gers.

“It is an affordable choice in terms of purchase price and operating cost. It is the ideal racing car for amateur drivers, in keeping with the spirit of the GT4 rules which continue an excellent sports car tradition. » comments the German brand.

The R8 LMS GT4 shares 60% of its parts with the series and must develop around 495 hp. Ahead of final homologation, Audi will continue development of its GT4, with production expected to begin in the second half of the 2017 season, with first customer deliveries likely before the end of the year.

Audi thus completes its offer for its customers, with a pyramid now including TCR, via the RS3, the GT4 and the GT3. “Audi Sport GmbH is one of the leading manufacturers offering cars in the GT3 and TCR categories, says Stephan Winkelmann, Managing Director of quattro GmbH, which includes Audi Sport.

Now we are targeting the GT4 class at exactly the right time. These high-growth business segments and the shared DNA between our racing cars and production vehicles underline our ambition to become a true global player in the category. »

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