Carrera Evolution Audi R8R #8 – Audi Sport Team Joest, 1999 Le Mans – 1/32

Discontinued Carrera Evolution #25418 recreating the silver-and-black Audi R8R #8 driven by Frank Biela, Emanuele Pirro and Didier Theys at the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the team finished third overall.

This is an exceptionally clean example of a sought-after early Audi prototype. The car shows no visible signs of wear or use and retains the highly detailed Audi Sport Team Joest livery, driver figure, cockpit, silver multi-spoke wheels, Shell and Michelin sponsorship, and distinctive Audi rear wing.

Upgraded Rear Silicone Tires

The rear tires have been upgraded to silicone tires for improved grip and consistent running on suitable slot-car track surfaces. Because of this tire upgrade, the car is not represented as completely factory-original.

Model Specifications

• Manufacturer: Carrera
• Product line: Evolution
• Original Carrera item number: 25418
• Vehicle: Audi R8R open-cockpit prototype
• Race: 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans
• Race number: 8
• Team: Audi Sport Team Joest
• Drivers: Frank Biela / Emanuele Pirro / Didier Theys
• Race result: Third overall
• Scale: 1/32
• Track system: Carrera Evolution analog
• Finish: Silver and black with authentic racing graphics
• Tires: Upgraded rear silicone tires
• Quantity: One complete slot car shown in photographs

Condition and What You Receive

Excellent cosmetic condition. The owner reports no signs of wear or use. Paintwork, graphics, driver, mirrors, and rear wing appear exceptionally clean in the photographs. Upgraded rear silicone tires are installed. A magnet has been added to the magnet plate.  It can be removed or adjusted as weel as he factory magnet.  Tested and runs well.

The photographs show the actual car offered for sale, including its underside. This listing is for the pictured car; no original retail packaging is shown.

Collectible Audi Le Mans History

The Audi R8R marked Audi's debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1999, preceding the celebrated later Audi R8 sports prototypes. This out-of-production Carrera model is an appealing addition to a Le Mans, Audi, prototype-racing or vintage Carrera slot-car collection.