Today the Essen Motorshow opened its doors and we can now report on its many releases. At the forefront of these is Audi’s new GT3 contender called the R8 LMS. If it performs as successful as Audi’s recent prototypes, then the Matech-Ford GTs will finally have a challenger.
Audi also took time to outline their upcoming R15 prototype, one which we hope to see soon, or at least at the upcoming Sebring test days.
9ff had a huge presence at Essen. For the first time they brought out the GT9R and also launched a new Carrera GT called the GTT 900. Close by was a 9ff GTurbo 150 and two very extreme Cayennes. Other tuners were present including TechArt with their GTstreet R, Brabam Racing’s M3 and the PPI Razor Prototype, probably the most radical Audi R8 extant.
Another special display was reserved for supercars, both past and present. Combos like the 250 GTO/Enzo, Muira/Gallardo and MC12/Ghibli were paired. Additionally a whole hall was reserved for classic car sales. All this and more can be viewed in our feature gallery by Dirk de Jager.
