Audi R8: The Autobiography of R8-405

If you're a sports car enthusiast, you'll love the story of the Audi R8, the first of many high-performance cars from Audi that dominated the legendary Le Mans endurance race for over 15 years. And in this book, you'll get an up-close and personal look at the car that stole the show at the 2000 Le Mans 24 Hours. Known as "R8-405," this car was driven by Allan McNish, Stéphane Ortelli, and Laurent Aïello, and was a serious contender for the top spot at Le Mans. Although it ultimately came in second place behind one of its sister cars, 'R8-405' made an impressive showing, with McNish setting the fastest lap of the race. But the Audi R8 wasn't just a one-hit wonder. It went on to dominate endurance racing for another five years, and even won the 12 Hours of Sebring in its debut race. 'R8-405' also raced on in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), winning at Texas Motor Speedway and Las Vegas. In this book, you'll get the inside scoop on 'R8-405's' remarkable career, from its impressive perf