XXX Performance Audi R8

Posted 10th June, 2013 in Audi, Videos | Leave a comment

Bochum tuning specialist XXX Performance has given last year’s Audi R8 demo car a pretty extensive makeover, and it’s safe to say that you won’t lose it in a car park. Even if you wanted to.

As well as upgrading to LED head lights and taillights from the R8 V10 plus model, XXX also fits what it calls the GT-X650 wide-body package, but it looks like Prior Design’s PD GT850 kit to us. Components include a front fascia with integrated spoiler, wider ventilated fenders, skirts, sideblades, rear quarter panels, a roof scoop and vented rear bumper with diffuser.

The H&R coilover set-up was modified to work in conjunction with an air ride system, allowing the Coupe to be slammed at the touch of a button over those humongous new rollers. Measuring 9 and 13 x 20-inches, and featuring blue centres to match the CFC chrome body wrap, the Forgiato GTR wheels wear 235/30 and 325/25 Hankook tyres.

Lurking beneath the engine cover XXX has fitted a Capristo exhaust system with Bluetooth-controlled flap, a BMC carbon airbox and remapped the 5.2 FSI unit’s ECU software to see power rise from 391 kW (525 hp) to 485 kW (650 hp).

It feels like our eyes have been violated. And not in a good way.