# Customer Racing Programs The New Audi R8 Was Designed For Aerodynamics By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-audi-r8 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/audi-r8-lms-gt2-customer-racing-program-release) & [audi](https://www.audi.com/en/experience-audi/audi-sport/audi-racing-models/r8-lms-gt2.html) There is not a more powerful [consumer racing car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-yaris-aero-performance) than the new [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-q-etron-e2) R8 LMS GT2. The company has created its best customer racing vehicle after 11 years of development and it is a culmination of many technological advancements. Due to its features, the car is specifically designed for racing. The design features increased aerodynamics, as well as a rood and mounted air intake which cools the inside of the car. Moreover, traction control and an upgraded suspension allow the car to handle like a race car. The new Audi R8 is extremely fast, due to its s5.2 liter v10 engine, as well as a seven-speed double clutch system. The car can produce 640 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque, bringing the car to 123 horsepower per liter of displacement. Image Credit: Audi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Consumer Racing Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more powerful and technologically advanced consumer racing cars to meet the demands of racing enthusiasts. - **Enhanced Aerodynamics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative aerodynamic designs for racing cars to optimize speed and performance. - **Advanced Suspension Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing upgraded suspension systems for racing cars to improve handling and control. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with automakers to develop cutting-edge technologies and designs for consumer racing cars. - **Motorsports Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering advanced racing products and services to cater to the needs of professional and amateur racers. - **Automotive Accessories Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative accessories and components specifically designed for high-performance racing cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optimized Aerodynamics EV Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-q-etron-e2.md) - [Track-Ready Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-black-series.md) - [Electric Performance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt.md) - [Aerodynamic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-911-gt3-rs.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Track-Centric Premium Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-gt3-1.md) - [Camouflaged Track-Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-gt4.md) - [Luxury Aerodynamic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan.md) - [Dedicated Consumer Racing Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affalterbach-racing-gmbh.md)