audi is calling it the end to the current generation r8 with a last hurrah at the la auto show the farewell variant is called the r8 competition and it promises to be a spectacular final edition to the highly successful supercar the r8 competition is a limited edition variant pumping out 578ps from the 52litre v10 it makes the r8 competition the most powerful audi production car ever more than the rs7 and the r8 v10 plus audi claims that the r8 competition can hit the 100kmph mark from standstill in 32 seconds and has a top speed of 320kmph the r8 competition gets the same 7speed stronic gearbox and allwheel drive system the r8 competition is inspired by the r8 lms ultra race car that has won the 24 hours of nurburgring and spa to make the r8 competition the most purposeful of all r8s audi has given it extensive carbon fibre treatment it gets matte black carbon fibre for the fixed rear wing side blades wing mirror caps highlights on the centre tunnel rear diffuser and front spoiler massive carbon ceramic brakes with bright red calipers on 19 inch gloss black alloy wheels stand out as well audi will make on 60 units of this car will be manufactured at the r8 production facility in neckarsulm germany deliveries will begin in 2015 next generation of the r8 is some time away though so this leaves a large void once the r8 competition is sold out zigwheelscom published on nov 22 2014 at 0615 pm ist telegram facebook copy link be the first one to comment comment now comments comment now read comment 1 all comments post post find this comment offensive choose your reason below and click on the submit button this will alert our moderators to take actions reasons for reporting foul language defamatory inciting hatred against a certain community out of context spam others report join the community of 2m industry professionals subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights analysis download etauto app get realtime updates save your favourite articles scan to download app audi r8 la auto show homenewsfinal set of audi r8s shown at la auto show