Audi R8 LMS 2016 (GT3)
The Audi R8 LMS 2016 is a sharp, competition-built GT3 race car developed by Audi Sport customer racing, based on the second-generation R8 platform and optimized for international sprint and endurance racing under GT3 regulations. It pairs a naturally aspirated V10 with a lightweight rear-wheel-drive chassis and a heavy focus on aero efficiency, mechanical grip, and predictable balance.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 5.2L naturally aspirated V10 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~585 hp (435 kW)
Redline: ~8,700–9,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential
Weight: 1,225 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~4,580 mm long × 1,950 mm wide × 1,250 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,650 mm
Tires: GT3 slicks on racing wheels (varies by BoP and series)
Brakes: Carbon racing brakes with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Audi R8 LMS 2016 is a stable, approachable GT3 car that gives drivers a strong sense of confidence without feeling dull. It has a planted rear end, clean weight transfer, and a chassis that responds well to smooth inputs, making it a favorite for both sprint racing and longer stints where consistency matters. Compared with more nervous GT3 machinery, the Audi feels composed on corner entry and especially strong through fast, flowing sections.
Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V10 is the star of the show, delivering a high-revving, metallic scream that is instantly recognizable. It builds power progressively with a broad usable range, and the sound in sim is one of the car's biggest appeals — loud, urgent, and exotic, with a sharp induction note and a dramatic top-end howl.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Neutral to slightly understeer-biased at the limit, but predictable and easy to place.
Traction: Strong rear grip on throttle, with manageable oversteer if you get greedy on exit.
Braking: Excellent braking stability and good pedal feel, rewarding confident trail braking.
Top Speed: Competitive on straights, though performance can vary heavily with BoP.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and let the chassis do the work. The Audi rewards clean steering inputs, disciplined throttle application, and patience on exit. It shines on circuits that mix medium-speed corners with heavy braking zones, where its balance and consistency can be exploited over a race stint.
Livery & Aesthetics: The R8 LMS 2016 looks exactly like what an Audi GT3 should look like — low, wide, and purposeful, with aggressive aero details, a pronounced front splitter, and the familiar R8 silhouette translated into race trim. In sim, it often looks especially striking in classic Audi Sport liveries and customer racing schemes.
Whether you're hotlapping, endurance racing, or battling in close GT3 traffic, the Audi R8 LMS 2016 remains one of the most satisfying and accessible modern GT cars in sim racing — fast, composed, and unmistakably Audi.