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2007 Audi R8 Coupe
  • 2007 Audi R8 Coupe

    SKU: R8

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    OVERVIEW

    • Unique, 'one-off', professional Twin Turbo conversion.

    • Registered new on 27-Nov-2009.

    • Ice Silver Metallic, with a 3M Gloss Midnight Purple wrap.

    • Current mileage:  just  61,300.

    • Most recent service: 17-Jul-2023.

    • Last MOT: 4-Jul-2023 (no advisories)., valid until 28-Jul-2024.

    • 6-speed Manual Gearbox, with open-gated gear lever/shifter.

    • Power: 654ps (645bhp) and 686Nm.

    • Cruise control, SATNAV, Bluetooth music streaming, etc.

    • Full Service History with a box of receipts for maintenance and modifications.

    • Factory optional extras include: parking system (front and rear), Bang & Olufsen sound system, Mobile phone prep, auto-dimming/ folding/ electrically operated and heated carbon fibre door mirrors, stainless steel pedals, Alcantara headlining, extended leather package, carbon sigma side blades, Magnetic Ride, heated/fully electrically adjustable Fine Nappa leather seats, TPMS.

     

    • POWERTRAIN

      Engine:

      • 4.2 FSI V8 (BYH) with Push Performance twin-turbo conversion, utilising Owen Developments turbochargers.
      • Ramair air filters, with custom ducting.
      • Twin custom barrel chargecoolers (liquid-to-air turbo intercoolers) with independent coolant reservoir and electric circulation pump.
      • Twin TiAL Blow Off Valves and matching external wastegates.
      • Custom billet coolant manifold.
      • Racing-spec catch can.
      • Funk Motorsport turbo jackets.
      • Turbosmart e-Boost2 Electronic Boost Controller.

      Power:

      • 654 PS (645 BHP) and 686 Nm - an increase of 55-60% over stock! (Stock being 420 PS / 414 BHP and 430 Nm).
      • 0-60mph: estimated  3ish seconds, with the right driver!

      Transmission:

      • Gated six-speed manual gearbox, last serviced Aug-2020.
      • V10 clutch.

      Exhaust:

      • Custom fabricated stainless-steel exhaust system (straight pipes) with screamer pipes - all part of the original turbo conversion.
      • De-catted downpipes.
    • HANDLING

      • Audi Magnetic Ride suspension, with adaptive and switchable damping.
      • 19" Judd T311R Gloss Black alloys in standard OEM sizes, but with a slightly more aggressive offset.
      • 3mm H&R wheel spacers on rear (to ensure caliper clearance, due to the deep concave).
      • Matching gloss black TPMS and extended wheel bolts.
      • New set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres (235/35 fronts and 305/30 rears).

      The above modifications provide a slightly wider stance, without compromising ride quality, and with increased grip.

    • EXTERIOR

      Factory Options:

      • Carbon sigma side blades
      • Parking system (both front and rear).
      • Auto-dimming/ folding/ electrically operated and heated door mirrors.

      Modifications:

      • Carbon fibre 'GT-style' rear wing.
      • Carbon fibre door mirror covers retrofitted (as weren't included in the original carbon package).
      • Custom oval black exhaust tips (designed to fit the v8 bumper apertures correctly).
      • Trims de-chromed (grill surrounds, etc.).
      • Lightly tinted rear lights (inkeeping with the dark colour theme of the car).

      Paintwork:

      • Extremely good condition factory Ice Silver metallic paintwork, professionally refurbished in places (usual aluminium corrosion areas) prior to the protective wrap being applied.
      • Full 3M vinyl wrap (including door sills and shuts) in 'Gloss Wicked' (a very dark metallic purple, that looks gloss black but changes purple in direct sunlight).
    • INTERIOR

      Factory options:

      • Heated and fully electrically adjustable Fine Nappa leather seats.
      • Carbon fibre interior trims package.
      • Alcantara headlining.
      • Extended leather package.
      • Bang & Olufsen sound system.
      • Cruise control.
      • Mobile phone prep.
      • Stainless steel foot pedals.

       

      Modifications / upgrades:

      • Custom steering wheel.
      • Custom gear knob.
      • RNS-E 2nd generation unit (higher resolution screen, faster operation and larger SD card support).
      • Replacement seats (from a newer, lower mileage R8).
      • Carbon fibre centre console trim.
      • A2DP Bluetooth music streaming.
      • Handsfree Bluetooth mobile phone connection.
      • Custom floor mats.
    • SERVICE HISTORY

      • Apr-08 12,191  Bedford Audi
      • Jun-10 30,692  Portsmouth Audi
      • Oct-11 35,334  Portsmouth Audi
      • Oct-13 48,301  Merv Hannam
      • May-14 49,385  A Reeve Performance
      • May-15 <in storage>
      • May-16 <in storage>
      • May-17 52,277  RE Performance
      • Mar-18 53,087  RE Performance
      • Apr-19 56,023  RE Performance
      • May-20 58,002  RE Performance
      • Jul-21 59,448  The Phirm
      • Jul-22 60,453  The Phirm
      • Jul-23 61.400  RE Performance
    £75,000.00 Regular Price
    £65,000.00Sale Price
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