Saying Goodbye To R8, Audi Releases 8 Special Edition Units For Fans In Japan

R8 Coupe Japan Final Edition. (Doc. Audi Japan)

JAKARTA - At the end of 2023, automotive world fans must say goodbye to Audi R8. For this separation to be special, the Japanese Audi launched R8 Coupe Japan Final Edition on December 14 with only 8 units available.

Reporting from Carscoops, Thursday, December 14, the special edition car is based on Japanese main colors, namely white, red, and gold. The exterior is painted in Ibis White Matte color, combined with carbon fiber aero components and black Audi emblems.

Then, the sports car was given a five-barke rim which was measuring 20 inches with a touch of 'gold' bronze which covered the glossy red ceramic brake timesper.

Entering the interior, this German manufacturer gave him a black color with Alabaster White accents with diamond stitches. Then, the seat is covered with smooth Nappa skin, while the headliner and trunk are covered in Alcantara.

In order to look special for their fans, the door frames are given individual numbers for each of the 8 units which are located next to the words Japan Final Edition.

The model also carries a naturally-assisted V10 5.2 liter engine which is likely the last production of the runway. With this engine, the Audi R8 can run with power reaching 612 dk and torque 580 Nm. Meanwhile, the machine is assisted by a four-wheel drive system (AWD) which is integrated with a transmission system of seven S-tronic accelerations.

The special edition car, which is only available in Japan, is pegged at a price of 35 million yen, equivalent to IDR 3.8 billion. The lucky owner who gets one of the 8 units will get a VIN artwork, with the chassis number of each vehicle engraved on a metal placard.