In celebration of its 24 hours of Le Mans heritage Audi South Africa has introduced a special edition A1 model in anticipation of the 2014 Le Mans race.

The A1 R18 Le Mans Limited Edition is purely cosmetic and includes styling elements from the R18 Le Mans race car which has been adapted for the Audi A1, and only a 100 units have been secured for the South African market.

Limited edition features

Starting with the exterior, the car has been equipped red and grey decals, “378” badging and a unique tailgate-mounted spoiler. The number “378” represents the number of laps which led the Audi R18 to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 2012.

The limited edition model also includes the winning drivers’ signatures on the top corner of the rear window, as well as a front lip spoiler and stylish alloy wheels with black accents.

Interior changes are limited but include special floor mats and a unique centre console that mimics the exterior’s design.

The R18 package further includes the following equipment as standard: 17-inch cast aluminium wheels in 5-V-spoke titanium look design, a competition kit front spoiler and side sills, rear diffuser and competition kit rear roof spoiler, sport tail-pipes, exterior mirrors in Ice Silver or Misano Red, and air vents, rear-view mirror, and door handles in decorative R18 Le Mans design.

The special edition model is available with a choice of the following exterior colours: Amalfi White, Glacier White, Misano Red, Phantom Black and Brilliant Black.

Audi A1 R18 Le Mans Limited Edition price in South Africa

The Audi A1 R18 Le Mans Limited Edition pack is available on all Audi A1 Hatchback and Audi A1 Sportback SE models at R10 800 over and above the standard price of the vehicle.

Prices include the standard 5-year/100 00 km Audi Freeway Plan.

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