# Audi R8 LMS GT4 and GT4 Evo (2018–2024)

- Source: https://racingcarnetwork.com/wiki/audi-r8-lms-gt4/
- Publisher: Racing Car Network (racingcarnetwork.com), the race car marketplace
- Type: car · Brand: Audi
- Discipline: gt-racing
- Series: gt4
- Era: 2010s
- Last updated: 2026-11-06

The Audi R8 LMS GT4 is a GT4-class race car built alongside the R8 V10 road car. It uses the 5.2-litre V10 and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Aimed at amateur and gentleman drivers, it won titles in its first season. A 2020 update, often listed as the GT4 Evo, added adjustable ABS and traction control.

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5,200 cc 90-degree V10, dry sump, two Bosch MED 17 units [0] |
| Power | Up to 364 kW (495 hp) via restrictor, set by SRO Balance of Performance [0] |
| Torque | Over 550 Nm, BoP dependent [0] |
| Weight | 1,460 kg dry, per homologation [0] |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch, two wet multi-plate clutches, paddle shift, mechanical limited-slip differential [0] |
| Chassis | Audi Space Frame in aluminium and CFRP with steel roll cage, roof rescue hatch [0] |
| Brakes | GT3 steel discs 380 x 34 mm front, 355 x 32 mm rear, GT3 calipers, eight-stage ABS (2020 spec) [0] |
| Dimensions | 4,496 mm long, 1,994 mm wide, 2,650 mm wheelbase [0] |
| Fuel Cell | 113 l minimum, FIA FT3 safety cell [0] |
| Years | Deliveries from December 2017; production ended after Q1 2024 [3][9] |

## History

Audi Sport customer racing showed the R8 LMS GT4 at the New York motor show in April 2017 [4]. More than 60 percent of its parts come from the R8 V10 Coupé road car [4]. Both cars are built at the Böllinger Höfe plant near Heilbronn [4]. Two prototypes raced the Nürburgring 24 Hours in May 2017, where the best finished third in class SP-X and 31st overall [3].

Audi set the price at €198,000 plus VAT in October 2017 and planned first deliveries for December [3]. Around 50 cars had been sold by March 2018 [5]. Customer cars began racing at the start of 2018 [6]. Audi counted ten titles in America and Europe in that first season [8]. In North America, James Sofronas and GMG Racing won the Pirelli World Challenge GTS title [7].

In November 2019 Audi revealed an updated car for 2020, styled after the new rear-wheel-drive R8 V10 road model [2]. It brought new bumpers, a revised splitter and side skirts, and eight-stage ABS and traction control [1]. The settings are changed with two rotary switches on a steering wheel taken from the R8 LMS GT2 [2]. The price stayed at €198,000, and owners of older cars could buy a conversion kit for €17,975 [2]. Entry lists from 2020 onwards often name this spec the R8 LMS GT4 Evo [17].

In July 2023 Audi said it would stop building and selling race cars after the first quarter of 2024 [9]. It promised basic parts supply for its GT3, GT4 and TCR cars until 2032 [9]. Factory money for teams and works drivers ended, while technical support and parts sales continued [10]. The car still appears in GT4 grids in 2026 [17][18].

## Palmarès

The car won titles in its debut customer season. In 2018 James Sofronas and Alex Welch won the Pirelli World Challenge GTS SprintX classification with GMG Racing. Sofronas then took the GTS title [7]. Audi counted ten titles for the model in America and Europe in 2018 [8]. In 2019 Parker Thompson won the GT Sport class of the Canadian Touring Car Championship [8]. Audi gave a total of 18 title wins worldwide across 2018 and 2019, plus class wins in 8, 12, 24 and 25-hour races [1].

## What to check before you buy

Confirm whether the car is a 2020 car, an upgraded earlier car, or an original 2018–2019 car: The 2020 spec adds eight-stage ABS and traction control and new bodywork. The kit was sold separately for older cars. Ask for engine and gearbox distance since the last Audi Sport service, with invoices: Audi sets a 10,000 km engine service interval. One seller listed an engine rebuilt by Audi Sport with 387 km since, which is the kind of record to expect. Read the date label on the fuel cell bladder: The car carries a 113 l FT3 cell. FT3 bladders expire 5 years after manufacture, 7 at most with recertification. Get the GT4 homologation file, SRO GT4 certificate, ECU BoP map and all restrictors: SRO requires the file and certificate, and BoP maps are checked in the datalogger. One US car came with 44 mm and 46 mm restrictors. List every spare included and price them against new parts: Spares packages vary a lot. A 2024 US listing included a spare engine, a spare gearbox, wheel sets, bodywork and suspension corners. Ask for accident history and chassis repair records: The chassis is an aluminium and CFRP Audi Space Frame with a steel cage, so structural repairs need the right expertise. Check the dual-clutch gearbox and its service record: The GT4 uses a 7-speed S tronic with two electrohydraulic wet clutches. One race shop tracked component life with timing software and replaced parts when they timed out. Contact an Audi Sport service partner about parts lead times before you buy: Audi stopped selling race cars after Q1 2024 and only promises basic parts supply until 2032.

## Did you know

- The GT4 shares more than 60 percent of its parts with the R8 V10 Coupé and is built at the same Böllinger Höfe plant [4].
- Its race debut came before customer sales, at the 2017 Nürburgring 24 Hours, finishing third in class SP-X [3].
- The 2020 update borrowed its steering wheel from the R8 LMS GT2 [2].

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the difference between the R8 LMS GT4 and the GT4 Evo?** The 2020 car, often called the GT4 Evo, has new bumpers, a modified splitter and revised side skirts. It adds eight-stage ABS and traction control set from two switches on the steering wheel. Engine and gearbox are unchanged. Older cars could be brought to this spec with a factory kit.

**How often does the V10 engine need attention?** Audi quotes a service interval of 10,000 km for the racing 5.2 V10, with 20,000 km before the first inspection. Ask the seller for the distance since the last Audi Sport service and the invoices. A public rebuild price was not found, so get a quote from an Audi Sport service partner.

**Can I still get parts now that Audi has stopped building race cars?** Audi stopped selling race cars after the first quarter of 2024. It promised basic parts supply for its GT3, GT4 and TCR models until 2032, plus continued technical support. Check lead times for specific items with a service partner before buying, and value a good spares package.

**What gearbox does the R8 LMS GT4 use?** It uses a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox with paddle shifters and two electrohydraulic wet multi-plate clutches. Drive goes to the rear wheels through a mechanical limited-slip differential. No public service interval was found, so ask for the gearbox history and distance.

**Where can I race it?** It is an SRO GT4 car, so it fits GT4 European Series, GT4 America and national GT4 grids under Balance of Performance. Cars have also raced in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, the Creventic 24H Series and US club endurance series. You need the homologation file and SRO GT4 certificate.

**What does a used one cost?** New cars cost €198,000 plus VAT. In 2024 and 2025, 2018 cars were advertised in the US at about $160,000 to $172,000, depending on distance and spares. Compare specification, engine distance and the spares package when judging an asking price.

## Sources

- Technical data Audi R8 LMS GT4 (2020) — https://uploads.audi.com/system/production/uploaded_files/16818/file/6d097bd139f7bc0c339c7ac8ab74797cc5dacee3/Datenblatt_Audi_R8_LMS_GT4_2020_GB.pdf
- Audi Sport in GT4 racing: Audi R8 LMS GT4 sporting a new look — https://www.audi.com/en/audi-r8-lms-gt4-2020-12224/audi-sport-in-gt4-racing-audi-r8-lms-gt4-sporting-a-new-look-12225
- Updated Audi R8 LMS GT4 Revealed — https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/updated-audi-r8-lms-gt4-revealed/
- Les tarifs de l'Audi R8 LMS GT4 ont été dévoilés — https://fr.motor1.com/news/182302/audi-r8-lms-gt4-prix/
- Production-derived Audi R8 LMS GT4 joins customer racing line-up — https://www.carscoops.com/2017/04/production-derived-audi-r8-lms-joins/
- The Audi R8 LMS GT4 is a real success, with 50 units produced so far — https://www.highmotor.com/en/the-audi-r8-lms-gt4-is-a-real-success-with-50-units-produced-so-far.html
- The engine: legendary ten-cylinder on the road and the racetrack — https://www.audi.com/en/the-sheer-joy-of-driving-redefined-audi-r8-v10-performance-rwd-until-2024-14405/the-engine-legendary-ten-cylinder-on-the-road-and-the-racetrack-14408
- Second title for Audi R8 LMS GT4 — https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/second-title-for-audi-r8-lms-gt4/
- Audi R8 LMS GT4 wins first title in 2019 in Canada — https://motorsactu.com/audi-r8-lms-gt4-wins-first-title-in-2019-in-canada/?amp=1
- Audi to end GT3 factory involvement and race car production — https://autoaction.com.au/2023/07/14/audi-to-end-gt3-factory-involvement-and-race-car-production
- Audi Sport customer racing over in its current form — https://en.endurance-info.com/auto/article/107945-audi-sport-customer-racing-over-its-current-form
- Audi Sport Delivers Final R8 LMS GT3 Car — https://sportscar365.com/industry/audi-sport-delivers-final-r8-lms-gt3-car/
- Audi R8 GT4 LMS (sale listing) — https://www.thespeedjournal.com/?p=22822
- 2018 Audi R8 GT4 For Sale — https://www.gotothegrid.com/en/ads/race-cars/gt/audi/for-sale/3557-2018-audi-r8-gt4-for-sale
- 2018 Audi R8 GT4 w/Spares Package — https://race-cars.com/Advert/Details/132157/2018-audi-r8-gt4-wspares-package
- SRO GT4 Balance of Performance, FFSA GT, 14/06/2024 — https://ffsagt.gt4series.com/documents/notice/1620/Balance+of+Performance+14%3A06%3A2024.pdf
- An introduction to fuel cells — https://images.carid.com/radium/info/pdf/an-introduction-to-fuel-cells-information.pdf
- Audi R8 LMS GT4 Evo entries — https://www.racingsportscars.com/suffix/Audi/R8%20LMS/GT4%20Evo.html
- File:Roee Meyuhas Audi R8 LMS GT4 GT4 European Series Hockenheim 2022.jpg — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roee_Meyuhas_Audi_R8_LMS_GT4_GT4_European_Series_Hockenheim_2022.jpg
- RCN listings search: audi r8 gt4 — https://racingcarnetwork.com/?s=audi+r8+gt4

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