Audi top manager Armin Keppler confirmed rumors about the preparation of the track modifications supercar R8, which will be certified for use on public roads and will compete with a Porsche 911 GT3. According to Kepler, a copy of such a car is already built and approved by the VW Group boss Ferdinand Pihom. Nevertheless, the final decision about running supercar into production yet been made. It is reported by the British publication Autocar.Novelty will be built on the base rear-wheel drive race car Audi R8 GT3, winning last year's European Championship FIA GT race in his debut season. Now the German manufacturer of orders
for a car almost the entire current year - the company plans to deliver customers 30 racing R8 in addition to the nearly 25 cars produced in 2009. Such popularity led to think about the Audi R8 GT3 starts in the series.
Specifications Audi R8 tracks are not announced. According to preliminary data, some body parts of the car will be replaced by carbon, and in the engine compartment is ten-cylinder petrol engine capacity of more than 500 horsepower. Earlier it was reported that the engine will be new items to develop about 570 horsepower. Also supercar will get more aggressive aerodynamic body kit with extra vents and a large rear spoiler.
In addition, according to the magazine Autocar, Audi has already begun to develop a model R8 the next generation. Body structure of such a car will no longer be all-aluminum - it will strengthen the carbon-fiber inserts. In addition, the carbon will be used for high-strength joints, body panels and chassis. Also, probably, the car will pre selective gearbox with two clutches. It is expected that the new R8 will be in 2013 or 2014.
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