28/08/2008 10:54. INGOLSTADT, Germany — Audi on Wednesday said it will roll out a 500-horsepower-plus GT3 version of the R8 "specifically developed for customer use," starting in autumn 2009. No word on pricing yet, but the German automaker said the car, which meets production-based GT3 regulations, can be "fielded in numerous national and international race series."

"Ever since the R8 was unveiled we've been inundated with enquiries about a race version," said Wolfgang Ullrich, head of Audi Motorsport, in a statement. "With the Audi R8 we will offer customers a racing sports car equipped with high-caliber... // Edmunds.com/Inside Line