Audi has formally wrapped up the manufacturing of its iconic R8 supercar, with the final mannequin not too long ago rolling off the meeting line at Audi’s plant in Germany. The closing R8, in V10 Performance Quattro spec, was completed in a Vegas Yellow paint with bronze wheels, and was a coupe with a carbon fibre styling package deal.

1. R8 was first previewed on the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show
2. Final R8 got here powered by V10 engine in Quattro guise
3. All-electric successor anticipated to reach in 2025

The specific R8 is now set to dwell a fairly life as it should reportedly be positioned in a museum. Audi had introduced plans to part out the R8 again in October 2022, however that announcement led to a surge of orders for the previous few R8s, which is why Audi reportedly prolonged manufacturing by a number of extra months.

Audi R8 Legacy

The R8, which made its debut because the Le Mans Quattro idea on the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, advanced right into a manufacturing mannequin three years later. Serving as Audi’s high-performance flagship, it was a celebration of Audi’s three successive wins on the arduous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in 2000, 2001, and 2002. The R8 was additionally featured within the authentic Iron Man film.

The second-generation R8 was launched on the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The R8’s withdrawal is particularly important due to the rarity of its engine – an atmospheric 5.2-litre, naturally aspirated V10. The R8 was one in all solely two cars on sale at the moment with a V10 engine, the opposite being its sibling, the Lamborghini Huracan. Audi bought the primary and the second generations of the R8 supercar for a restricted interval in India. The R8 facelift, nonetheless, was not launched right here.

Audi R8 to get all-electric successor

As beforehand reported, Audi is about to exchange the R8 with a radically redesigned electrical supercar to crown its new period line-up of sports activities cars. The EV is on observe for a mid-decade arrival, and whereas particulars stay scarce, it should maintain true to the R8’s basic method, with a putting two door silhouette, extra energy than every other Audi and a lofty price ticket. It, nonetheless, stays to be seen if Audi retains the ‘R8’ moniker for the electrical successor.

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