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R8 Twin-turbo

OVERVIEW

  • Unique, 'one-off', professional twin-turbo conversion.

  • Registered new in Apr-2007.

  • Ice Silver Metallic, with a subtle 'midnight purple' 3M wrap, including door sills/shuts.

  • Current mileage:  just 58,500

  • Last service: 20-Jul-2020 (200 miles ago).

  • Last MOT: 29-Aug-2020 (no advisories).

  • Gated six-speed manual gearbox.

  • I've owned since Feb-2018.

  • 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 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:

  • MRC Stage 2+ remap(s)

  • K&N air filter

  • High capacity silicone intake pipe

  • Upgraded supercharger pulley & high-grip belt.

  • Factory side charge radiator (located behind the fog light grill).

 

Power:

  • 493ps (485bhp) and 610Nm

  • 0-60mph: 3.5s (claimed - never launched!)

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Transmission:

  • Revised 8K1 (suffix J) dual-clutch gearbox - brand new, Audi supplied/fitted just 13k miles ago (and serviced regularly).

  • S-Tronic MRC remap with 3 step launch control, raised shift points, sharper/smoother gear changes.

  • Powerflex Transmission Mount Insert.

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Exhaust:

  • Custom fabricated with Akrapovic carbon fibre tips. (Original exhaust also included).