2021 Audi R8 Panther Edition Unveiled Internationally: A Special Model Limited To Just 30 Units

Talking about the design updates on the new special-edition Audi R8, the sports car will come with an exclusive black paint, which the carmaker calls ‘Panther Black Crystal Effect Paint'. Apart from the new paint scheme, the exteriors of the Audi R8 Panther Edition also come with blacked-out 20-inch wheels with red accents.

Moving to the interiors, the special edition R8 sports car from the German carmaker comes with a Crimson Red and Black colour theme. The dashboard, centre console, steering wheel and side door panels all come finished in black with red contrast stitching. The seats themselves are wrapped in Crimson Red Nappa leather upholstery as well. The entire cabin of the Audi R8 Panther Edition is finished in a mix of carbon-fibre and gloss black elements.

Apart from the special updates made, the Panther Edition also carries forward all the other features offered on the standard R8 V10 model as well. This includes illuminated door sills, full carbon-fibre package, LED lighting all around the exterior, 13-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system and many more.

However, the 2021 Audi R8 Panther Edition doesn't feature any mechanical changes. It continues to carry forward the same engine as on the standard models. This comes in the form of a 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 petrol engine. It produces 525bhp and 540Nm of peak torque, paired with an automatic transmission. It sends the power to the rear wheels only (RWD).

In terms of performance, the Audi R8 V10 is capable of sprinting from 0 - 100km/h in just 3.6 seconds The car is also said to be capable of reaching a top speed of 323km/h.

Thoughts On The Audi R8 Panther Edition

Being a limited edition model, it is highly unlikely to come to Indian shores. The Audi R8 is an extremely popular sports car offering across the world and has been on sale for quite some time, undergoing multiple updates and revisions.