Audi’s R8 track-only lineup is getting bigger and better. The R8 LMS has 83 driver titles and 106 additional championship victories under its belt already. To make sure this record only gets better in the future, the company has come up with an Evo II iteration of the LMS GT3. It features a new wing, a redesigned air intake, and an upgraded suspension setup amongst other things. It breaches the half-a-million-dollar mark after price conversion.
2022 Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II
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Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II – Under The Skin
The Audi R8 LMS GT3 was unveiled back in 2015 as the track-only version of the second-gen R8. It was updated in 2018. Now, the automaker has introduced the Evo II spec, just a couple of months after releasing the R8 LMS GT2 Color Edition. It slots between the GT2 and the GT4 in Audi’s racecar hierarchy. It has been spec’d according to the FIA’s GT3 regulations.
Coming to the engine specs, the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II comes with a 5.2-liter, V-10 engine that is capable of making up to 585 horses and over 406 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential performance gearbox. It features a new air intake system that comes with improved torque characteristics this time. It comes with a mechanical limited-slip differential, too.
2022 Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II specifications
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Engine |
5.2-liter, V-10 |
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Power |
585 HP |
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Torque |
406 LB-FT |
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Transmission |
six-speed sequential |
The racecar comes with an optimized suspension setup. It comes with four-way adjustable dampers for the first time in the R8 track-only lineup. The traction control system allows further adjustments with new functionalities that will aid its driving dynamics.
Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II – Exterior
The R8 LMS GT3 Evo II is underpinned on Audi’s spaceframe platform that features an aluminum CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers) hybrid design with a stressed roll cage. The body is composed of CFRP and aluminum as well.
The biggest upgrade here is the new rear wing. A larger part of the downforce is now generated by this wing instead of the floor as in the other iteration. It measures 181.1 inches in length, 78.6 inches in width, and 46.1 inches in height. The wheelbase is 106.3 inches long and it weighs 2,723 pounds.
2022 Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II exterior dimensions
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Length |
181.1 inches |
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Width |
78.6 inches |
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Height |
46.1 inches |
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Wheelbase |
106.3 inches |
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Weight |
2,723 lbs |
Audi hasn’t released any interior pics, but there are some nips and tucks. It comes with interior climate control that makes things comfortable for the driver so he or she can drive for longer distances without much discomfort.
In terms of safety, it complies with FIA LMP1 crash requirements and features a rescue hatch in the roof.
Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II – Pricing
The Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II is priced at €429,000 before taxes. This translates to approximately $505,750 as per the exchange rates at the time of penning this article.
Final Thoughts
The R8 LMS GT3 Evo II is not cheap by any means. It will also be available as an upgrade kit to retrofit it to the existing models. The price of the kit isn’t revealed, though. Audi has mentioned that the R8 LMS GT3 Evo II will be on display at the Spa 24 Hours that’s scheduled to take place from July 29 to August 1 this year.