2015 Audi R8 Competition to Debut at LA Auto Show
The most powerful Audi production vehicle yet will bow at this year’s LA Auto Show.
Limited to just 60 units for the U.S., the Audi R8 Competition is as close as it gets to the R8 LMS Ultra race car that competes successfully in various forms of motorsports around the world. Powering the R8 Competition is a 5.2-liter V10 with 570 hp paired to a seven-speed S tronic transmission and gets to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. With a top speed of 199 mph, it is the fastest R8 ever.
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Giving it a more striking design on the outside, the R8 Competition features matte carbon fiber exterior elements such as a fixed rear spoiler, engine bay, mirror housings, canards, side blades, front spoiler and rear diffuser. The carbon fiber bits also help provide greater downforce while the gloss-black wheels and red brake calipers provide a contrast to the carbon fiber.
Inside, the German automaker has given the limited production R8 more matte carbon fiber elements including the center console and illuminated R8 Competition door sill inlays.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Nice updated cosmetic looks but getting tired of hearing about this poor hanging fruit sitting on the vine.
This model is just for ego-hungry people. I really love the R8, but, the "fastest R8 ever"...yes...by 2-3 mph.