
Audi R8 LMS #5 AAPE M. Lee / Thong 2nd Place Overall GT Asia 2016 Minichamps 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Audi
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- New Model
- SKU
- 155161195
- Year
- 2016
- Era
- 2010s
- Body Type
- GT Models
- Vehicle Class
- GT3 & GT4 Race
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- New
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138144910
About the Audi R8 LMS #5 AAPE M. Lee / Thong 2nd Place Overall GT Asia 2016 Minichamps 1:18
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:18 diecast Audi R8 LMS #5 reproduces the AAPE-run GT3 racer driven by M. Lee and Thong to a 2nd-place overall finish in GT Asia 2016. Diecast construction, opening features, and accurate livery graphics suit a GT3 racing shelf or an Audi motorsport lineup.
The R8 LMS has been one of the most successful customer GT3 platforms of the past decade, and this AAPE-liveried example shows exactly the kind of privateer success that keeps the car winning grids across continents.
Minichamps' Diecast Detailing of a GT3 Contender
The AAPE livery's bold graphics are reproduced with clean, sharply defined edges across the R8's aggressive bodywork, including the fixed rear wing and wide GT3-spec fenders that distinguish it from the road-going R8. Doors open on the diecast to reveal a roll-cage-equipped cabin, a level of detail that separates race-liveried models from their street counterparts. Panel gaps sit tight for the tier, and the model's stance sits low and wide, matching the aerodynamic priorities of GT3 regulations. The #5 car number and sponsor decals are placed to match the actual GT Asia entry, giving collectors confidence this is a faithful representation of a specific chassis rather than a generic racing livery.
GT Asia and the R8 LMS's Global Reach
GT Asia has served as a proving ground for GT3 machinery and driver talent across the region, and Audi's R8 LMS has been a fixture on its grids since the platform's introduction. A 2nd-place overall finish in the 2016 season represents solid, competitive results against a strong customer-racing field, the kind of result that defines GT3 competition more accurately than headline-grabbing wins alone. AAPE's presence on the car reflects the sponsorship-driven, team-based nature of modern GT3 racing.
Placing This Car in an Audi Motorsport Collection
Alongside other R8 LMS liveries from different series, this car helps trace how one GT3 platform competed successfully across multiple continents and driver lineups.














