Audi R8 GT: Part two

The huge rear wing, stripped-out interior and slick tyres on the R8 LMS make the more subtle R8 GT seem humble in comparison. While these cars are aimed at different audiences and environments though, they both share the same chassis underneath.

But just how much faster is the race-bred machine than the harder and faster road warrior?

In part one of our video review last week, Jack Rix got behind the wheel of the new R8 GT. But for part two we visited Blyton Park racetrack in the North of England and handed the keys to both cars over to Marino Franchitti - professional racing driver and sports car specialist. The results are nothing short of spectacular.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• AE
• 5Aug11
• R8GT
• part2

[sarokas12]

AutoExpress has some great journalists!

[NZsarge1]

Love the R8, V8,V10 or V10GT. All awesome.

[jcstumpy1]

great vid, nice work!

[kchsv]

@TheEryk03 dam there good times u think gt will get shipped to aus cuz I've seen a 570-4 on the road

[TheEryk03]

@kchsv Nordschleife

R8 GT >>7:34.00

LP 570-4 Superleggera>>7:38.00

[kchsv]

@TheEryk03 lets see some time differences then

[TheEryk03]

@kchsv top speed is for 10 year old kiddy, counts times on the track.

R8 GT is faster on the track.

[kchsv]

@TheEryk03 umm the lp570-4 hits 202 mph which is faster than the r8

[manlyman6392]

i hate watching others drive my dream car lol

[ShizoluckyShizostar]

@TheEPITROCHOID

google Marino Franchitti before commenting, not to look stupid next time.

[ShizoluckyShizostar]

MariNIO? Are you serious?

[TheEryk03]

@TheEPITROCHOID R8 GT is faster than 570-4 Superleggera. Before you write something stupid check carefully...