With the GT3 race version of the R8, Audi has specifically developed a racing sports car for customer use for the first time. The Audi R8 LMS is powered by a 500 hp plus V10 engine and is available from autumn 2009 for a proposed price of 262,000 Euro plus VAT. http://www.oneighturbo.com/2008/11/28/audi-motorsport-based-on-three-pillars-in-the-future/