The 2009 Audi R8 LMS is a race car developed by Audi Sport for the Le Mans Series. It is based on the road-going Audi R8 and was built to compete in the GT3 class. The car was first unveiled in October 2008 and was first raced in the 2009 Le Mans Series season.
The car features a modified version of the standard R8’s 4.2-litre V8 engine. This engine has been tuned to produce 450 horsepower and is mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox. The car is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and can reach a top speed of 187 mph.
The car has been designed to meet the regulations of the GT3 class and has been fitted with a number of aerodynamic aids. These include a large rear wing, a diffuser and a flat underbody. The car also features a steel roll cage, a racing seat and a fire extinguishing system.
The car has been raced extensively in both the Le Mans Series and the FIA GT3 European Championship. In 2009 the car won the 24 Hours of Spa and the Le Mans Series Championship. It has also won numerous other races in the hands of privateers.
In 2010 the car was upgraded to the R8 LMS Ultra. This version featured a number of changes to the engine and aerodynamics. The engine was upgraded to a 5.2-litre V10 and the aerodynamics were improved with the addition of a new rear diffuser.
The R8 LMS has been a successful race car for Audi. It has won a number of races and championships and has been a popular choice for privateers. The car has also spawned a number of derivatives such as the R8 GT3 and the R8 LMS Cup.
The 2009 Audi R8 LMS is a race car that has been developed to compete in the GT3 class. It features a modified version of the standard R8’s 4.2-litre V8 engine, with aerodynamic aids such as a large rear wing, diffuser and flat underbody. The car has been raced extensively in both the Le Mans Series and the FIA GT3 European Championship, winning numerous races and championships. In 2010 the car was upgraded to the R8 LMS Ultra, with a number of changes to the engine and aerodynamics. The R8 LMS has been a successful race car for Audi and has spawned a number of derivatives.
