- "Surely you're familiar with the Audi R8—the car that kept winning Le Mans in the early 2000s? Well, that's where this model gets its name! This first generation R8 is an absolute must-buy for supercar lovers. It's a midship car, with a 4.2L V8 engine that's capable of 414.2 BHP. In addition to employing Audi's quattro all-wheel drive technology... It has attracted attention for its uniquely lightweight aluminum body—the Audi Space Frame."
- ―Ingame description of the car in Brand Central (GT7)
- "The first generation Audi R8 is a mid-engine sports car that handles like a dream.[1] Its quattro 4WD system provides it with exceptional stability. Even wet roads are nothing to fear in this car. Its responsive accelerator and smooth steering make it a joy to drive. A landmark vehicle, it set a new standard in supercar handling."
- ―Ingame description of the car in Used Cars (GT7)
- "Engineered to the finest detail, this Audi supercar features welds measured in microns."
- ―Ingame description in GT7
The Audi R8 4.2 FSI R tronic '07 is a road car produced by Audi. It appears in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Gran Turismo 5, Gran Turismo 6, Gran Turismo Sport (as part of Update 1.13), and Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Ten colors are available:
Ibisweiß/Eissilber Metallic
Eissilber Metallic/Apollosilber Metallic
Eissilber Metallic/Carbon Sigma
Jetblau Metallic/Eissilber Metallic
Daytonagrau Perleffekt/Quarzgrau Metallic
Mugelloblau Perleffekt/Nachtblau Perleffekt
Monterreygrün Perleffekt/Tiefgrün Perleffekt
Phantomschwarz Perleffekt/Oxygensilber
Phantomschwarz Perleffekt/Lavagrau Perleffekt
Brillantrot/Brillantrot
In-Game Description[]
Car Index (GT7)[]
"With welds measured down to microns, Audi's super sportscar is built to absolute perfection."
The Audi R8 sports car, whose foundation was based on the "Le Mans Quattro" concept car shown in 2003, was a special supercar not only because it was the company's[2] first exotic, but because it was named after the prototype racecar that successfully won several consecutive championships at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The body incorporated Audi's ASF technology (Audi Space Frame); a space-frame structure made of aluminum. This helped the weight of the body and shell of a car to weigh a mere 210 kg. Audi cut no corners when it came to quality; most of the body was built by hand, and an X-ray inspection device was used to check all welds at the micron level. The center section of the rear spoiler rose at speeds above 62 mph, improving the car's aerodynamics at high speed, while dissipating heat from the exhaust when the car sitting still.
The 4.2 FSI engine, mounted behind the cockpit, was a direct-injection 4.2-liter V8 that produces 414 HP. The power is transferred to all [3] four wheels via the[4] "quattro" all-wheel-drive system, what has now become a hallmark of Audi. A viscous-coupling unit utilized for the center differential distributed 10 to 35 percent of the drive force to the front wheels.
Audi poured all of its latest technology into this supercar, implementing the Magnetic Ride system, which included dampers that utilized magnetic particles, and the R-Tronic gearbox that shifted using hydraulic pressure. In 2009, a 5.2 FSI version was introduced. This car was powered by a 5.2-liter V10 that produced 518 HP.
While most supercars are defined by low-slung almost-cookie-cutter shapes, the exterior styling of the "Le Mans Quattro" allowed the R8 to stand apart from the crowd.
Acquisition[]
Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
---|---|---|---|
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue | Audi Dealership | 166,700 | --- |
Gran Turismo 5 | Audi Dealership (Lv. 10+) | 166,700 | --- |
Gran Turismo 6 | Audi Dealership | 166,700 | --- |
Gran Turismo Sport ( ![]() |
Audi Brand Central | 166,700 | --- |
Gran Turismo 7 | Audi Brand Central Used Cars |
166,700 137,800 |
Finish in the top 3 of the World Touring Car 600 championship (1/3 chance) |