Audi R8gt 2012 Owner's Manual

2012 | R8 GT

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The fascination of motorsport – on the road. Audi R8 GT. Limited edition.

2009. The year in which a new winner was born: the Audi R8 LMS. A racing car which gained 23 victories
and three championships in its first season. A racing car whose winning genes are now brought to the
road in the limited Audi R8 GT. More performance, more power, more exclusivity. More Audi R8.

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The high-rev concept has been proven in many racing cars. Now it creates improved power yield and a high
level of agility in the engine of the Audi R8 GT. Even at low engine speeds, the high torque output of up to

8700

rpm

398lb-ft
range and

brings you excellent acceleration. The power unit develops evenly over the entire engine speed

sounds impressively powerful.

European model shown with optional equipment.

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Irresistible strength. The 5.2-liter V10 engine works with the four-valve FSI® technology, which burns the fuel efficiently1
and uses an optimized engine management system to increase the power to 560 hp. Dry sump lubrication enables
the center of gravity of the engine to be kept low, better distributing weight and
dynamics. In addition, this type of lubrication helps ensure that the oil pressure is constantly high, even when
high demands are placed on it. You will feel this in the impressive driving stability and exceptionally agile response
of the engine.

correspondingly increasing driving

European model shown with optional equipment.

560

hp

1 EPA estimates not available at time of printing. Preliminary fuel economy estimates. Your mileage will vary.

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inches

14.96

An unmistakable character: The front spoiler in Carbon, matte, has been redesigned. The radiator grille
gleams in Black, matte, the Audi Singleframe® grille in Titanium Gray, matte. The exterior mirror is in
Carbon, matte, the mirror base in the attractive double-bar design in aluminum. These match the
impressive wheel rims in a hefty 19", five-double-spoke Y design in titanium look. The R8’s striking
red anodized brake calipers come via its optional ceramic brake package. Reinforced with carbon-fiber,
these brakes possess tremendous stopping power and high fading stability with their
front (14.01" rear) diameter.

impressive 14.96"

European model shown with optional equipment.