Buckle up, gearheads! The thriller behind the jaw-dropping Audi R8 that’s been inflicting a stir on the Nürburgring has lastly been unveiled—it’s the ABT Sportsline XGT. Straight from the wizards at ABT, identified for turning Audis into asphalt-chewing beasts, the XGT is their newest masterpiece. Born because the Audi R8 LMS GT2 race automotive, this road-legal marvel underwent a radical transformation, passing by the hoops of 40 authorities approvals to make it street-legal. Crash-tested, tweaked for civilian use, and clocking in at a nimble 3,086 kilos, the XGT delivers a Le Mans expertise on the open street.
Underneath the hood roars a 640-horsepower model of the R8’s 5.2-liter V10, making certain a symphony of energy. Restricted to only 99 models and priced at a cool $653,706, the XGT is a uncommon breed, completely showcased at ABT’s Mainz, Germany showroom. Sadly for North American velocity fanatics, the XGT gained’t be tearing up roads stateside. However, the mere existence of 99 road-ready Audi R8 LMS GT2s is sufficient to make any petrolhead’s coronary heart race quicker. Welcome to the longer term, the place Le Mans involves you.
