. But it gets the full-force tune from the AWD car, meaning 602 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque from that 5.2-liter 10-cylinder engine. The only choice of transmission, as it has been for years now, is a seven-speed dual-clutch, though the GT gets an"altered gear ratio" that allows for a higher top speed. The 0-62 sprint happens in 3.4 seconds, while top speed is 199 mph.For the first time Audi has given the R8 an adjustable traction control system, calling it Torque Rear Drive mode.
There are a handful of visual changes made to the R8 GT to differentiate it from the standard car. There are a collection of gloss carbon aero bits along the exterior, including a rear wing, splitter, side skirts, and a diffuser. Eagle-eyed readers will also be able to spot the black badging and emblems throughout. Inside you'll find a combination of red and black materials, along with a pair of bucket seats.Audi says it plans to build 333 R8 GTs globally, though it has yet to reveal U.S.
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