Could this be the final edition that is track-focused?
Automakers often test performance parts on their production vehicles. It’s not uncommon to see these vehicles tested without camouflage. We present these images of the new Audi R8 with wings that slice through snowy winter terrains.
It is obvious that Audi would need to test bolt-on wings in winter conditions. These parts are very similar to the ones available for the R8 before the facelift. Although the front lip may look slightly different, this could be due to the new design of the supercar. This vehicle is completely uncamouflaged, we can confirm that. Audi doesn’t hide what is going on.
This is where the fun begins. You’ll find a wire attached to the door pillar on the left side. You will also see a wire on the right, as well as an antenna on the side. These wires are inside the car. However, that’s all we have to do for factual analysis. It is possible that some type of telemetry has been collected. It could be as simple and straightforward as temperature or something more.
As we take a closer look at the car, be sure to check out the rocker panels that are behind the front wheels. As you can see, there would be some snow if this was an all-wheel-drive R8. While powered wheels can throw a little more snow than motor-driven ones, especially with a V10 R8, those rockers are extremely clean. This leads us to believe that this is a rear wheel-drive R8. All kinds of aero-upgrades. An antenna and wires fastened to your car. In extremely snowy conditions.
All of this suggests that there is more to the story than a cold-weather evaluation and replacement of performance parts. Audi plans to produce at least one special edition R8 prior to the retirement of the current generation. Sebastian Grams, Audi’s RS boss, stated the same in December. However, details remain a mystery. Rumours suggest that there may be a track-focused final gasp, which would be a hardcore model with an RWD setup. What do you see? The R8’s winged wings look more like a race car rather than a street car. It likely turns only the rear wheels. This is very fascinating.
We’ll have to wait and see if there are any other test vehicles. It could be a simple way to monitor the effects of cold weather on these parts. It could be much more.