Audi’s R8 LMS GT3 Evo (US) $514,900

The 2019 Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO made its North American debut last week (Oct. 12-13) on display at Road Atlanta following its global debut at the Paris Motor Show on Oct. 2.

The latest model from Audi Sport incorporates lessons from Audi drivers and race teams, and will be available for customers in December.

It will be available for sale starting at (US) $514,900. The EVO body kit will also be available in December for current owners of existing R8 LMS GT3 models at (US) $34,900 along with a recommended transmission/gearbox update at (US) $9,900.

In designing the R8 LMS GT3, Audi Sport focused on optimizing aerodynamics and brake cooling to provide greater consistency under dynamic driving conditions, and increased strength of transmission elements.

The vehicle also features substantial modifications to the overall concept and longer service intervals for the clutch and transmission.

All of these factors contribute to higher performance efficiencies while lowering overall operating cost.