Audi unveils special edition R8 V10 Plus Selection 24h

One year on from the dramatic victory clinched by the all new R8 LMS on its race debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, Audi is paying homage to the GT3 car that can lay claim to no less than 323 overall wins with a special edition of the all new Audi R8.

A total of 24 exclusive R8 V10 plus Selection 24h models will be built for the world market, combining competition-inspired styling enhancements with an exceptional specification that includes Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping, a sport exhaust for further amplification of the R8's much-loved 10-cylinder soundtrack, and laser lighting.

The Audi R8 V10 Plus Selection 24h is immediately distinguishable as a special edition by way of its tricolour exterior, which closely resembles its GT3 LMS counterpart. The multi-material Audi Space Frame body with its predominantly aluminium content and carbon fibre elements is finished in Suzuka grey, while Mythos black detailing with eye-catching Misano red accents draws inspiration from the classic Audi racing livery.

The front spoiler, exterior mirror housings, engine compartment cover, rear wing and diffuser are made from gloss-finish carbon fibre, as are the sideblades which feature a unique 'R8 24h' logo in a matte finish. The tailpipes of the standard sport exhaust system feature black trims and the 20-inch forged aluminium wheels in 10-spoke Y design are painted gloss anthracite black.

Inside the cockpit, which employs a driver-focused monoposto arc to mirror the feel of a racing car, the limited edition supercar offers full-leather upholstery and trim in rotor grey, with an Alcantara headlining. The extended inlays for the surround of the Audi virtual cockpit and the air vents are made from gloss-finish carbon fibre reinforced plastic. The inlays bear the matte finish 'R8 24h' logo, while the illuminated door sill trims, which are also made of gloss-finish carbon, display the serial numbers one to 24 for each of the limited edition cars. As an exclusive feature, the entry lights on the doors project the Audi R8 logo onto the road surface.