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Audi R8 Type 42 Suzuka Grey Kyosho 1:18

Audi R8 Type 42 Suzuka Grey Kyosho 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
Audi
Manufacturer
Kyosho
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
09213SG
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About the Audi R8 Type 42 Suzuka Grey Kyosho 1:18

TL;DR: Kyosho's 1:18 diecast Audi R8 Type 42 in Suzuka Grey reproduces the first-generation R8, Audi's breakthrough mid-engine supercar, dated 2008. This racing-circuit-named grey finish gives the model a distinct identity within Kyosho's broader range of R8 color variants.

Naming a paint tone after Suzuka, one of motorsport's most storied circuits, fits an R8's identity well, given the car's own engineering roots trace back to Audi's Le Mans-winning prototype program.

A Circuit-Inspired Grey on the R8's Signature Blades

The R8's side blade intakes remain its most identifiable feature, and Kyosho's diecast keeps those creased surfaces sharply defined under the Suzuka Grey finish, a tone that reads slightly cooler and more technical than the Daytona Grey variant offered on the same casting. Diecast panel lines around the rear engine cover and low front splitter hold consistent, and the finish's understated character suits the R8's engineering-first design philosophy rather than competing for attention with a louder color.

Building a Multi-Color R8 Display

Collectors who appreciate a single subject in multiple factory-style finishes will find this Suzuka Grey R8 a natural companion to other color variants of the same first-generation model, letting a shelf display the car's range of factory options side by side. Beyond color variety, this R8 still carries the same significance as any Type 42 example, marking Audi's arrival as a genuine mid-engine supercar manufacturer with direct ties to its Le Mans racing program.

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