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Audi Tuner PPI Reveals Completed R8 With 580hp

05/05/2009 | By: Colum Wood Add a Comment

German Audi tuner PPI Design has released several versions of its R8 Razor GTR over the past 18 months and has now completed the project. The official unveiling happened at the Top Marques Monaco show and there really aren’t many words for the exotic other than “impressive.”

Thanks to a supercharger kit mated to the 4.2-liter V8, the R8′s new output is 580hp at 7400 rpm and 443 ft-lbs of torque at 6200 rpm.

Weight has also been decreased significantly due in part to an all-new carbon fiber body – and a set of carbon/aluminum wheels. In total the PPI Razor GTR weights 551 lbs less than the standard R8 for a total curb weight of just 3,483 lbs. PPI claims the added power and light weight translate to a 0-62 mph sprint of 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 206 mph.

GALLERY: PPI Razor GTR

More on the PPI Razor GTR after the jump:

580 HP Supercharged Audi R8

PPI Design builds carbon-body Razor GTR

17/12/2008 | By: Colum Wood Add a Comment

After releasing a mild yet incredible aero kit (called the Razor) for the Audi R8 last year, PPI Design has now unleashed the Razor GTR, a full carbon body R8. Plus, thanks to a supercharger it now makes 580hp – up significantly from the stock 420. Torque also gets a boost with 442 ft-lbs now available at 6200 rpm.

Through the Razor’s extensive body modifications PPI managed to shave off 551 lbs of weight. Carbon fiber has been used for the front and rear bumpers, wider fenders, side skirts and hood. The rear engine cover panels have also been replaced with carbon fiber ram-air intake ducts and the rear glass has been swapped out for a lighter Makrolon cover.

Additional weight savings are due to the use of DyMag carbon/magnesium wheels.

The reduction in weight and addition of horsepower make for an impressive increase in performance. PPI claims the Razor GTR can hit 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and blast on to a top speed of 206 mph!