Audi produces 200th R8 LMS

Audi has an unbroken worldwide demand for GT3 race cars

In July this year, the Audi Sport customer racing team completed its 200th Audi R8 LMS. Since its inception in 2009, GT3 has been involved in the international racing arena with cars that are high in demand and developed for a sales and service network around the world. The total fleet comprise of 136 models of the first-generation race car and 64 of its successor launched in 2015. To date, both generations combined won a total of 28 overall championship titles worldwide. There are also 34 class titles, nine overall victories in 24-hour races and plus success in 12-hour competitions.

“We’re proud of this mark of 200 cars,” says Stephan Winkelmann, Managing Director of quattro Gmbh that develops and produces the race car. “With more than ten manufacturers offering their products, including many premium sports car brands, the GT3 market is fiercely competitive in many countries. The demand shows that both our product and our services are focused on the customer and absolutely competitive.”

Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Sport customer racing, says: “When our new model was launched last year, many teams opted for the Audi R8 LMS – and inquiries from many parts of the world continue to be received in large numbers. Our teams and drivers have been battling for victories and championship titles around the globe ever since the new race car’s first full season.”

The 200th Audi R8 LMS was built at the Neckarsulm site in July and goes to Team “Montaplast by Land-motorsport.” Wolfgang Land’s squad, after six single events, is leading the ADAC GT Masters with Christopher Mies/connor De Phillippi (D/USA). Not only teams in Germany and Europe benefit from the services and personal consultancy provided by Audi Sport customer racing. The Melbourne Performance Centre (MPC) in Australia, Audi Sport customer racing Japan, Audi Sport customer racing China and Audi Sport customer racing North America form a global service and sales network.