AUDI'S 'R16' // CAUGHT LAPPING 'THE RING'

A highly anticipated piece of machinery here at ColdTrackDays, the Audi R16 GT3 has shown itself (finally), and our friends at MotorAuthority managed to snap a few photos of the new Audi as it lapped the Nurburgring a few days ago. Coming after an August press-release that promised a GT3 entry for next year, the R16 is certainly what we were expecting. 500bhp is sent to the rear wheels (yeah, no AWD in GT3) via the R8's potent 4.2-liter V8, and Audi is stating the R16 will run on factory R8 suspension with the most notable changes coming in the aerodynamic form (i.e. the huge wing). Click through for MotorAuthority’s complete gallery // 11.19.2008