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Country of origin:Germany
Produced from:2000 - 2002
Numbers built:17
Predecessor:Audi R8R
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:June 19, 2017
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Chassis 403 First raced at the Sebring 12 Hours, this R8 was campaigned throughout the 2000 season on both sides of the Atlantic. It finished second at Sebring and then placed third at Le Mans. Later in the year, it scored outright wins in the ALMS rounds at Sears Point, Mosport, Portla>>>

Chassis 404 Built for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, this R8 was first seen in action at the official test. For the race proper, it was entered for Frank Biela, Tom Kristensen and Emanuele Pirro. They qualified second and would go on to win Audi's first 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car was raced >>>

Chassis 405 The fifth of six R8s built for the 2000 season, chassis 405 was first pressed into service for that year's Le Mans test. Entered for Allan McNish, Laurent Aiello and Stéphane Ortelli, the car clocked the fastest time during the test. In the race itself, this R8 placed s>>>

Chassis 603 A new car built ahead of the 2002 season, chassis 603 was entered at Le Mans that year by Audi Sport Team Joest for Michael Krumm, Marco Werner and Philipp Peter. Starting third, they would cross the line in third as well. At the end of 2002, the works team suspended the act>>>

Chassis 606 Not raced in period, this Audi R8 was built from spares ahead of the 2005 season. It was used for testing during that season. It has subsequently been sold to an American enthusiast. He had the car restored in the colours of the sister car that raced and won in the R8's fina>>>


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