As always, the supercar looking Audi takes a lead into the tuning scene and get upgraded once again, now by a less-known tuning company – Potter & Rich, which came up with this Recon MC8 Beast which features almost 1.000 Horsepower and a massive 900 Nm of torque.
The company made this Audi R8 V10 Plus maybe the lightest in the world, being made almost entirely out of carbon fiber on the exterior and other light materials like aluminum on the interior.
London-based aftermarket specialists Potter & Rich have come up with an in-depth upgrade program for the first-generation Audi R8 V10 plus.
Perhaps the most detailed tuning job ever for an R8, the “RECON MC8” no longer incorporates a Quattro all-wheel-drive system as the supercar currently employs an RWD layout taking advantage of a Drexler differential lock. According to its creators, the modification was created to ensure a far better power-to-weight ratio and additionally a livelier behavior particularly around the track, however, the car continues to be absolutely street-legal.
A lot of labor was put into modifying the V10 5.2-liter that has received a supercharger and high-performance pistons that have boosted power to no lower than 950 PS (699 kW) and a massive maximum torque of 900 Nm (664 lb-ft). All that power is channeled to the rear axle with help from a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox that had to be updated additionally to handle the huge output hike.
The stronger heart is matched with a threatening exterior appearance due to a full carbon fiber body that mimics the looks of the R8 LMS extremist racecar. A substantial amount of weight was clean-shaven off because of carbon fiber and as you’ll be able to see the car also received a huge rear wing. It currently sits on 20-inch front & 21-inch rear MB style wheels shod in 245/30 ZR20 and 305/25 ZR21 tires whereas for track days the tuner is giving a set of 18-inch BBS rims with 305/30 ZR18 and 335/30 ZR18 rubbers.
Stepping inside the cabin, the RECON MC8 is covered in Alcantara and advantages from a revised speedometer showing 430 km/h (270 mph).
Potter & Rich says the automobile is obtainable for sale, however, there’s no word regarding its price.
