Audi R8 LMX 42
The first production car with laser headlights and the ultimate first-generation R8.
- Power
- 570 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 3.3 s
- Top speed
- 199 mph
- Est. value
- $90k–$140k
About the Audi R8 LMX 42
The Audi R8 LMX was launched in 2014 as a limited-edition 'swansong' for the first-generation R8, famously beating the BMW i8 to become the first production car equipped with laser high-beam headlights. It features a tuned version of the 5.2-litre V10 producing 570 PS, making it more powerful than the contemporary R8 V10 Plus and the earlier R8 GT. Distinguished by its fixed carbon-fibre rear wing and exclusive Ara Blue crystal effect paint, the LMX was limited to just 99 units worldwide. It remains a highly sought-after collector's item for its rarity and its role as a technological pioneer for Audi's lighting systems.
Audi R8 LMX 42 specs
The Audi R8 LMX 42 produces 570 bhp (425 kW) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h).
| Make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Model | R8 LMX |
| Generation | 42 |
| Trim | 5.2 FSI quattro |
| Years | 2014–2015 |
| Type | Supercar |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | About 99 built |
| Engine | 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,204 cc (5.2 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 570 bhp (425 kW) at 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 8,700 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 3.3 s |
| Top speed | 199 mph (320 km/h) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,595 kg (3,516 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 357 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is an Audi R8 LMX 42 worth?
A typical Audi R8 LMX 42 is estimated to be worth $90,000 – $140,000 (about £67,000 – £104,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Audi R8 LMX 42 rarity in CarSpot
The Audi R8 LMX 42 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Audi R8 LMX 42 fun facts
- The R8 LMX's laser high-beams are activated at speeds above 37 mph (60 km/h) and offer twice the range of standard LED headlights.
- Though most were finished in Ara Blue, at least one UK car was famously ordered in Matte Daytona Grey.
- The LMX was unveiled at the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans, celebrating Audi's success with laser lighting on the R18 e-tron quattro race car.