Audi R8: Tuned by Kicherer, not for the good

Generally said we are no big fans of tuning the Audi R8, because most of the mods are breaking the design. Unfortunately the Kicherer tuning is no exception, the rims look cheap and taken from Pimp My Ride right away.

Kicherer engineers have taken the R8 to a wind tunnel and developed new body components to improve aerodynamic as well as adding a more aggressive touch.

The new front spoiler reduces lift on the front axle by 15%, while the rear wing spoiler forces the rear down. Attention was then turned to replacing the standard wheels with a lighter set. The final choice was a set of forged three-part rims measuring 20in in diameter and wearing chunky 325mm Michelin tires at the back and smaller 235mm rubber up front.

To improve handling, engineers fitted a set of H&R springs that lower the car by up to 30mm in the back and 15mm at the front axle, giving it a tougher stance and a lot more presence.

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Source: Speed Heads, Motor Authority

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