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Geneva 2010: Abt R8 GTR is full of V10, carbon fiber goodness

by Drew Phillips (RSS feed) on Mar 3rd, 2010 at 7:57PM

We got our first peek at Abt's R8 GTR late last year, but like with many cars, it was a whole different experience to see it in person. To say carbon fiber has been used liberally is an understatement, as the entire car is clothed in the lightweight material. The look suits the R8, and Abt has managed to give the car a more aggressive look without going overboard. The interior is lathered in carbon fiber as well, and lightweight Recaro racing seats help reduce weight even further. In total, Abt has managed to take 220 pounds off the R8's heft. In addition to changing the look of the... Read More

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