With the Lexus LS-F and the Volkswagen Scirocco seeing action and in the 24-hour later this month, I am quite excited about how these cars will fare. The ‘Ring itself has been a proving ground for many newly-released and to-be-released cars and subjecting them (even with race modifications) in a grueling 24-hour race will surely separate the mean machines from the toys.

But wait, dubbed as the car of the year by many bodies, the Audi R8 will also be seeing action in the 24-hour Nurburgring race later this month. However, it would just be the stock R8 that rolls out from factory doors. Audi has swapped the 4.2L V8 with a rebuilt 4L V8 that produces 530 hp.

Lightweightedness and aerodynamic kits have also been installed with the front and rear bodyworks swapped with carbon fiber and Kevlar pieces. The front intakes are also supersized for performance. Oh yes, and they’ve slapped on a wing for flight purposes.