Audi previously dropped a video onto the social media network Instagram depicting an R8 performing a doughnut or two many speculated that this was the rear-wheel drive version of the supercar now referred to as the Audi R8 RWS.<\/p>\n
Previous reports had it penned down as the R8 GT. However, RWS or Rear Wheel Series is a much more fitting name.<\/p>\n
Exclusively available in rear-wheel drive, customers can choose to have the model in Coupe or Spyder configurations.<\/p>\n
As we reported<\/a> earlier this week, the Audi R8 RWS does, in fact, weigh less than all-wheel drive models by 50 kilos. This is due to the removing of heavier objects including the prop shaft, centre differential and multi-clutch plate.<\/p>\n Overall, the new model weighs in at 1,590 kilos without the driver that is.<\/p>\n Power is drawn from the traditional 5.2-litre naturally aspirated FSI V10 petrol engine. Rated at 532 horsepower and 540 Nm of torque driving the rear wheels, 0-100 km\/h is achieved in 3.7 seconds and 3.8 seconds with the retractable roof equipped.<\/p>\n Compared to the signature Quattro version, the RWS in 0.3 seconds slower and is 1.6 km\/h slower in terms of top speed.<\/p>\n Just 999 units of the rear-wheel drive R8 are up for grabs and start from \u00a3110,000 or AED\u00a0534,006.<\/p>\n Audi has not revealed when the first models will be delivered.<\/p>\n For those who have been dreaming of street legal Audi R8 GT car, this is a close as you’ll get.<\/p>\n Dubicars.com has used Audi R8 for sale in Dubai<\/a>, Abu Dhabi<\/a> and Sharjah<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\tAudi R8 RWS availability<\/h3>\n