2023 Audi R8 Coupe Final Edition

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2023 Audi R8 Coupe Final Edition

Audi Japan (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Brand Director: Matthias Schepers) today releases the Audi R8 Coupé Japan final edition, a limited edition of eight units of its flagship sports coupe Audi R8.

The Audi R8, the final Japanese limited model of eight cars that concludes the history of the
Audi R8, was created by Audi Sport GmbH, which develops, manufactures, and sells Audi's racing models and the ultimate sports grade RS model, and has inherited the genes of Audi's racing cars and has high performance. Over the past 17 years, the flagship sports coupe has continued to evolve over the past 17 years, captivating fans around the world. The limited model Audi R8 Coupé Japan final edition was created for Japanese customers as a limited edition model of only 8 units, which combines the Audi R8's overwhelming performance with Japanese aesthetic sense as it enters the final chapter of its history. It was done. The simple and elegant horizontally shaped body uses carbon parts throughout, and in combination with the black Audi rings package that stoically tightens the exterior, symbolizes the R8's unparalleled performance. The body color is high-quality and soft Ibis White Matte, and when combined with the gloss red calipers of the ceramic brakes, which hint at high performance, it creates a gorgeous look of ancient Japanese red and white. Underfoot are Audi Sport 20-inch aluminum wheels with a five-evo spoke design that are polished matte bronze to resemble gold, which is another theme color. In this way, this limited edition model, Japan final edition, casually combines the R8, which combines high performance and elegance, with the three traditional Japanese colors of white, red, and gold, making it a special limited edition car exclusively for the Japanese market. Ta.

The Audi exclusive interior features a two-tone black and alabaster white accent, with alabaster white diamond stitching as an accent. The sports seats are made of fine nappa leather, and the headlining and luggage compartment lining are made of Alcantara, creating a high-quality space. In addition to the standard three control buttons, the steering wheel now has a four-control satellite multifunction button with the addition of a button to control the engine sound. Additionally, the door sill trim is engraved with the words JAPAN FINAL EDITION along with the number indicating the limited edition of eight units.

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A special memorial plate for the Audi R8 Coupé Japan final edition marks the finale.Since
the first generation was released in Europe in 2006 and Japan in 2007, the Audi R8 has refined its outstanding performance along with the evolution of motorsports technology, and has been around the world. has attracted many fans. In preparation for the release of the final limited model in Japan, Audi Japan has prepared a special memorial plate for customers who have made a contract. This is a program called VIN Art for European owners, which creates a unique image for the car by inputting the chassis number.The metal portrait frame is engraved with the chassis number of the Audi R8 Coupé Japan final edition you purchased. will be presented to the owner of this model as a one-of-a-kind memorial display plate. This is a gift that expresses our feelings for the Audi R8 Coupé Japan final edition, which is a fusion of the history of the R8 and Japanese tradition, which was created by Audi Japan for Japanese customers. The base model of the Audi R8 Coupé Japan final edition is the Audi R8 Coupé V10 performance 5.2FSI quattro S tronic, which

features a naturally aspirated high-revving 5.2-liter V10 engine that produces maximum output of 620 PS and maximum torque of 580 Nm .
The naturally aspirated high-revving 5.2-liter V-type 10-cylinder engine produces a maximum output of 620 PS and a maximum torque of 580 Nm. The 7-speed S tronic transmission is mated to quattro all-wheel drive, and the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds (manufacturer measurements). The suspension is equipped with Audi Magnetic Ride, which controls the damping force of the damper according to the driving situation, providing a comfortable ride and excellent driving dynamics.

History of the Audi R8: High-performance V10 engine and its achievements in motorsports The
naturally aspirated V10 engine was installed in the Audi R8, which was introduced in early 2009, with a direct injection system, a displacement of 5.2 liters, and a maximum output of It had 525hp. In the Audi R8 GT edition released in 2010, this 10-cylinder engine produced 560 hp, and in the Audi R8 V10 plus (from 2012) it produced 550 hp. In the second generation R8, which was introduced in 2015, the FSI engine was completely revised and emissions characteristics were improved by adding a fuel injection system to the intake manifold. Additionally, the Cylinder on Demand (COD) system deactivates one bank of five cylinders under partial load conditions, improving fuel efficiency and increasing the potential of the 5.2-litre FSI engine, making it even more responsive and sharp. Initially available in 540hp and 610hp versions, subsequent updates have increased output to 570hp and 620hp.

The main features of this V10 unit, which reflects motorsport technology, are that it is a high-revving engine that can rev up to 8,700 rpm, and that it uses a dry sump lubrication system that allows it to be mounted low. The bank angle of the V10 engine is 90 degrees. The crankshaft uses a common crank pin for the left and right banks, and the ignition timing is unequally spaced at 54 degrees and 90 degrees. The firing order of 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 creates the unique pulsation and unique sound of this engine. At the maximum speed of 8,700 rpm, the piston speed reached an average of 26.9 m/s, which was faster than the engines of F1 cars at the time. At this speed, the piston experiences an acceleration equivalent to a load of approximately 2 tons at the point of reversal.

This high-performance engine was also a huge success on the track, and in 2009 the Audi R8 LMS made its debut in the GT3 class. In 2012, the R8 LMS ultra was introduced, followed by the second generation R8 LMS in 2015. The second generation R8 LMS was updated in the fall of 2018. Additionally, in early 2018, the R8 LMS GT4 was introduced to the Audi Sport customer racing program. The differences between the engine installed in both GT3 / GT4 categories and the 5.2 FSI engine installed in the commercial version are minimal, including the elimination of the dual injection system, the installation of an air restrictor in the intake path, and the mapping of the control unit. Changes and improvements to the bearing shell. The service interval for the 5.2 FSI engine was set at 10,000 km and the interval between first overhauls at 20,000 km, setting a new standard in the world of motorsport, and the long service intervals were an advantage for the participating teams. In its 15-year history, the Audi R8 LMS GT3 has won 119 overall wins and 180 class wins, as well as 16 overall wins in 24-hour races and 14 wins in 12-hour races. Concluded. The Audi R8 LMS GT4 has won 14 drivers' titles and 34 wins in other categories, while the Audi R8 LMS GT2 has also won eight drivers' titles and four category titles.

In Japan, Audi Team Hitotsuyama competed in the SUPER GT GT300 class for 10 consecutive years with an Audi R8 LMS GT3, winning the class three times. In 2023, Team LeMans also competed in the GT300 class with an Audi R8 LMS GT3 and achieved 3 podium finishes. The racing version of the Audi R8, the R8 LMS, has proven its superior performance and high durability in the Japanese motorsports scene, along with the Audi R8 LMS GT4, which was active in the Super Taikyu series.

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