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Added on the 08/11/2019 08:00:39 - Copyright : Auto Moto EN
Highlights from the 2022 motorsport season for Audi Sport customer racing with worldwide success for the Audi RS 3 LMS touring car and the three GT models of the R8 LMS GT2, GT3 and GT4.
The GT4 race car, which is directly derived from the production model with about 60 percent carry-over parts and, like the road-going version, is being produced at Böllinger Höfe at the Neckarsulm location is exclusively intended for privateer drivers. Since 2018, the previous model has clinched as many as 17 titles worldwide in racing, and now the freshly refined version has arrived. With visual cues taken directly from the production model, the new race car impresses with driving dynamics having been enhanced once again. The 5.2-liter V10 engine, delivering up to 364 kW (495 hp) as specified by the regulations, powers the race car via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The racing family of the Audi R8 LMS has received a powerful addition: The new Audi R8 LMS GT2 marks the top end of the range in terms of engine power and top speed with an output of 470 kW (640 hp). For the first time in the eleven-year history of Audi Sport customer racing, a race car exists before the relevant championship begins: Audi Sport is presenting the Audi R8 LMS GT2 as early as in mid-2019 for a category that will only come to life in the 2020 season.
Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Sport customer racing, explains more about the new evolution of the Audi R8 LMS.
Three champions, one Green Hell: Mike Rockenfeller, Timo Scheider and Martin Tomczyk had their first race together in the Audi R8 LMS from Audi Sport Team Scherer PHX at the 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers – in preparation for the 2023 Nürburgring 24 Hours, from May 18–21.
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