Audi previously dropped a video onto the social media network Instagram depicting an R8 performing a doughnut or two many speculated that this was the rear-wheel drive version of the supercar now referred to as the Audi R8 RWS.
Previous reports had it penned down as the R8 GT. However, RWS or Rear Wheel Series is a much more fitting name.
Exclusively available in rear-wheel drive, customers can choose to have the model in Coupe or Spyder configurations.
As we reported earlier this week, the Audi R8 RWS does, in fact, weigh less than all-wheel drive models by 50 kilos. This is due to the removing of heavier objects including the prop shaft, centre differential and multi-clutch plate.
Overall, the new model weighs in at 1,590 kilos without the driver that is.
Power is drawn from the traditional 5.2-litre naturally aspirated FSI V10 petrol engine. Rated at 532 horsepower and 540 Nm of torque driving the rear wheels, 0-100 km/h is achieved in 3.7 seconds and 3.8 seconds with the retractable roof equipped.
Compared to the signature Quattro version, the RWS in 0.3 seconds slower and is 1.6 km/h slower in terms of top speed.
Audi R8 RWS availability
Just 999 units of the rear-wheel drive R8 are up for grabs and start from £110,000 or AED 534,006.
Audi has not revealed when the first models will be delivered.
For those who have been dreaming of street legal Audi R8 GT car, this is a close as you’ll get.
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