Even though the Audi R8 is a stunner off the assembly line, tuning companies like Prior Design enjoy rolling out new packages every year. Recently at the Essen Motor Show they had this Audi R8 PD GT650 styling kit on display that received a wide range of parts. It is said to fit all R8 coupe models, however they did not mention if the front assembly will work with the new face-lifted design.
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Regula Tuning Audi R8 Grandiose Styling Kit
Regula Tuning has prepared a fancy package for the Audi R8 Coupe or Spyder holding the V8 and V10 engines. We believe these are photo-shopped images for now, however the exterior styling is super aggressive and should be popular among enthusiasts. They are calling this the “Grandiose” and offer a wide variety of styling and performance options.
Wheelsandmore Audi R8 GT Spyder Triade Bianco
Wheelsandmore have done it again, this time with the all new 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder which they are calling the Triade Bianco package. They are limiting this exclusive kit to 333 units worldwide, so if you own the new Audi R8, put your order in ASAP. This package focuses on reducing the weight to go along with an increase of power, as well as some new styling improvements to make the sports car more aggressive.
XXX Performance Audi R8 V10 Quattro
This is one Audi R8 V10 Quattro that will surely be noticed on the road after being tuned by XXX Performance. With their bilious green paint job and rims to match, this R8 looks like it should be a toy. The exterior received a new set of 20-inch alloy rims wrapped in high performance Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tires. The sports car was then lowered with a H&R coilover kit to give it a menacing stance. To go with the new aggressive look, a G-Ride air suspension setup gives the driver control of the ride height.
Wheelsandmore Audi R8 GT
A nice car tuning package for the Audi R8 GT has been unveiled by the company Wheelsandmore. Calling it the Supersport Edition, the German engineers focused on lightweight parts and optimized the performance of the race ready car. A 40 percent lighter exhaust system was installed underneath, allowing the Audi R8 to breathe easy and sound better. It also has remote valve flaps to change the exhaust tone and is constructed of stainless steel. Along with the performance tuning, the modified Audi R8 Supersport Edition now produces 611 horsepower and 585 newton meters of torque.
Audi R8 Convertible
The fiery red Audi R8 is a stunning car, but having it in a convertible model is even better, and it features many improvements. For more than 50,000 Euros, this conversion improves the weight of the car, boosts output, optimizes the handling and safety systems, while giving it a look to die for. On the exterior level, the tuners installed a new front bumper and grill, front spoiler, carbon made ribs, cooling ducts, rear spoiler, apron, and rear diffuser with grille option on the Audi R8. Performance upgrades and numbers come next.
ABT Audi R8 V10 Spyder
Typically the tuners at ABT focus on the VW projects, but this time they came to the Geneva Motor Show with a new 600 horsepower Audi R8 V10 Spyder. The German tuning firm pulled 620 hp to be exact, and the Audi R8 looks better than ever. It received a red paint job with black styling throughout, along with many carbon fiber parts. Some to name include the front skirt, rear skirt, windscreen cover, air scoops, and the engine bay finished with carbon. These aftermarket parts help reduce the weight of the Audi sports car, while the flagship vehicle received new wheels measuring either 19 or 20-inches. Performance specifications come next.
MTM Audi R8 V10 Biturbo
Here is the latest tuning job performed by MTM on the new Audi R8 V10 Biturbo. It will be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show next week, and most likely blind all the camera’s with the chrome exterior. If you ever plan on wrapping your car in chrome, or painting it a bright color, you always need to remember that you will be drawing attention to traffic cops in your modified car. You better hope that your car is faster than the police cars, so that they won’t feel the need to chase you since you will be long gone by the time they start. This custom Audi R8 V10 produces 766 horsepower and 888 Nm of torque, with a predicted top speed of over 360 km/h once the tuning is completed. As it sits right now, the Audi R8 was able to reach 347.6 km/h, reported by the MotorVision.de website.
Anderson Germany Audi R8 Racing Edition
Here is the latest “Racing Edition” package for the Audi R8 V10 from the tuners at Anderson Germany. Starting off with a performance kit consisting of a new valve controlled sport exhaust system, racing cats, sports air filter, and new engine power management system, the Audi was able to drop the weight around 17 kg or 37 lbs. This results in numbers around 585 hp compared to the factory 525, and the top speed was increased by about 12 km/h or 7.5 mph. Exterior styling improvements came next with a new carbon front apron and rear spoiler, along with a carbon diffuser, carbon mirrors, and rear window bordering. Inside the Audi R8, the interior was re-trimmed around the door trims, radio frame, ashtray, gear shift frame, and steering wheel. Topping it off on all fours are the new lightweight alloy rims finished with a carbon fiber to complete the Racing Edition Audi from Anderson Germany.