Audi has revealed a special edition variant of the R8 V10 Plus called the Selection 24h as it celebrates the success of Audi’s R8 LMS GT3 model in motorsport. The latter car that inspired the R8 V10 Plus Selection 24h was first seen in 2009, and has won multiple endurance events, including the Nürburgring 24-hour race on its first attempt.
Along with various interior and equipment upgrades, the R8 V10 Plus Selection 24h also features an exclusive three-tone paint scheme derived from its racecar sibling. The colour combination consists of white bodywork with red accents along the front and rear bumpers, side skirts and side air intakes, as well as a gloss- black and carbonfibre finish on the aerodynamic appendages and door mirrors and black-painted wheels.
Inside, the serial number of the model is displayed on the illuminated door-sill panels, while other interior trim panels also finished in gloss-finish carbonfibre, feature an 'R8 24h' logo, like the side blades on the outside of the car. A ‘monoposto arc’ also features on the car’s interior – a carbon hoop circling the steering wheel and instrument cluster, extending down either side of the driver to give the impression of a single-seat racing car.
Only 24 units of the special edition model will be built. No changes have been made to the engine over the regular 610hp R8 V10 Plus, so the special edition has the same claimed 0-100kph time of 3.2sec and 330kph top speed. Various options on the regular R8 V10 Plus have been fitted as standard on the special edition, including dynamic steering, adaptive magnetic dampers and laser lighting.