Audi has already said goodbye to the R8 in most parts of the world but the V10-powered supercar isn’t done yet. The Audi R8 Coupe Japan Final Edition debuted in the Land of the Rising Sun as a farewell special with a limited production of 8 units.
The model that “concludes the history of the Audi R8” is based on the V10 Quattro and features the three main colors of Japan which are white, red, and gold. The exterior is painted in an Ibis White Matte shade, tastefully combined with carbon fiber aero components and black Audi emblems. The five-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels are finished in a “gold-ish” matte bronze, contrasting with the gloss red brake calipers for the ceramic brakes.
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The interior is black with Alabaster White accents and matching diamond stitching. The seats are upholstered in fine Nappa leather while the headliner and boot are covered in Alcantara. More importantly, the door sills are individually numbered for each of the 8 examples, next to the “Japan Final Edition” lettering.
In what is most likely its last appearance ever, the naturally-aspirated 5.2-liter V10 produces 612 hp (456 kW / 620 PS) and 580 Nm (428 lb-ft) of torque. Those figures match the standard R8 V10 Quattro and the flagship R8 V10 GT RWD. In the Japan Final Edition’s case, power is transmitted to all four wheels via the seven-speed S-tronic gearbox.
The Audi R8 Coupe Japan Final Edition is available for a price of ¥35,080,000 ($247,557), although, given the ultra-limited availability of 8 units, this offer won’t last long. The lucky owners of this special R8 will also receive a commemorative piece of VIN Art, with the chassis number of each vehicle engraved on a metal plaque.
While it is sad to see the V10-powered R8 go out of production, there is a chance that the nameplate will return in the form of a high-performance EV. According to the latest reports, the automaker is developing a “bespoke electric vehicle architecture for low-volume, purpose-built sports cars and supercars” that could underpin the successor of the mid-engined supercar, even though a new generation of the R8 has not been officially confirmed.
