2021 Audi R8 RWD Panther Edition

Just in time for the holiday season, Audi of America announced the 2021 R8 Panther edition. Limited to just 30 coupes, the Audi R8 Panther edition models are the first available units in the R8 rear-wheel-drive model line and feature exclusive interior and exterior design elements.

Unique design cues

With an Audi exclusive paint color, distinctive interior details, and carbon exterior accents, the R8 Panther edition makes its unique character clear.

Specially tuned chassis allows for rear-wheel drive application

The Audi R8 Panther edition features a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine that produces 532 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque, and sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds to achieve a top track speed of 201 mph. The first available units in the R8 RWD model line, the chassis of the R8 Panther edition has been specifically adapted for rear-wheel drive, including using solid rear axles as opposed to hollow, a stiffer front anti-roll bar, and an increase in rear negative camber.

The electromechanical power steering - free of torque steer - enables precise handling and driver feedback. For a heightened driving experience, the driver can choose "dynamic" mode in the standard Audi drive select and set the Stabilization Control ESC to "sport." The R8 Panther edition joins the 2019 RS5 Panther edition, which was also limited to just 100 available units and featured the same Audi exclusive Panther Black crystal effect paint and red stitched interior with Alcantara® accents. The 2021 R8 Panther edition will be available in select dealerships with an MSRP of $183,300.