2012 Audi R8 GT Pricing Announced

Audi of America established prices for the limited-production 2012 Audi R8 GT starting at $196,800 at the launch of sales in the U.S. market. The Audi R8 GT is the lightest, fastest and most powerful entry in the Audi supercar lineup, which has won global acclaim. Only 333 Audi R8 GT models will be produced worldwide, with 90 slated for U.S. buyers.

2012 R8 GT pricing (excluding $1,250 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges):

R8 GT Coupe (R tronic) – $196,800

The 2012 R8 GT receives significant exterior modifications aimed at enhancing its already stellar handling, and it is powered by a modified 5.2-liter V10 FSI engine that produces 560 horsepower (35 hp more than the R8 Coupe 5.2 quattro and the R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro). The 2012 R8 GT employs the R tronic sequential manual transmission. This pairing produces a top track speed of 199 mph, and a 0-62 mph time of 3.6 seconds. Overall, the Audi R8 GT will provide drivers with high lateral acceleration and a low center of gravity.


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Steve - 3/17/2011 7:56:10 PM

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Summary: You pay 33% more to get 6.7% more horsepower, 4.8% less weight, plus some cosmetic goodies. And only 333 will be made.

Sounds like an expensive way to buy some more "I'm different", rather than a big step up in performance. Personally, I'd good with the bone-stock base R8.

veyron1001 - 3/19/2011 2:54:24 PM

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You must drive something american to think this way. The ratio of cost does not correspond with a performance increase equally. It never has.

Holydude - 3/18/2011 10:49:01 AM

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Actually Steve, I don't think buyers of $200,000+ cars really care about that 33%... and if you can afford it, you probably wouldn't buy a bone-stock base R8 either.