Audi R8 e-tron Special Edition

Description
The Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon is a fictional tuned version of the Audi R8 e-tron with aftermarket modifications.

The red, black & gold colour scheme of the Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon is very similar to that of the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition, but is dog-themed instead.

Summary
The Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon is a high-end Class A car added in the Fall Out Boy Update, with the following rank statistics:


 * Starting rank: 459
 * Note: This gives the Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon the lowest starting rank in the game, even lower than the Dodge Dart GT's 505 and the Ford F-150's 506.
 * MAX rank: 1357
 * MAX+PRO rank: 1695
 * Note: This gives the Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon the distinction of having the highest stock-to-MAX+PRO rank in the whole game, at a whopping 1236 points.
 * Tuning Kit bonus: +95

Performance
The Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon, as with the other "Special Edition" vehicles, sports a number of improved traits from its base model, especially its acceleration, top speed and handling, the handling trait allowing it to maneuver some corners without drifting. It also has a unique and excellent nitro efficiency rating of 5/7.5/10, giving it the second-best level 2 nitro efficiency in the entire game, beaten only by the Renault Trezor.

Usage (Multiplayer)
Given the similarities between the Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon and the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition, i.e. having low starting ranks and hence Multiplayer-tunable, the AR SE is currently the best low-rank Multiplayer car.

While any MAX 0x00 PRO 5050 tune is viable and effective for the Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon (where x denotes any upgrade level, including 0), the following are some of the more optimal tunes for the AR SE:


 * MAX 0400 PRO 5050 = 976 (420 km/h)
 * Best effective tune, but the final AI is unbeatable


 * MAX 0500 PRO 5050 = 1111 (450 km/h)
 * Best possible tune completing the R&D event

Compared to the MAX 0500 PRO 5050 tune, a sub-optimal MAX 0502 + PRO 4050 tune gives the Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon a rank of 1151 and top speed of 445 km/h, making it 40 ranks higher but 5 km/h slower.

At ranks of 1400-1600, the Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon, while still competitive, can be beaten by a variety of "kings" at this range, given its low maximum top speed of 477.1 km/h. For comparison, a Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS at rank 1450 has a top speed of 490.6 km/h. However, given the AR SE's good acceleration and drifting, it can still beat most other cars of similar rank on short/twisty tracks, expecially they wreck. In general, however, it is recommended to keep the AR SE's rank under 1500.

Above rank 1600, the Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon will lose its usefulness, as it will face competition from the Aston Martin Vulcan, SIN R1 and BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage. These cars have similar handling traits but also have a much higher top speed. Depending on the tuning, the AR SE can be up to 35 km/h slower than them.

Price and Availability
The Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon is currently only obtainable from its Research & Development event, which was first held on February 12, 2018.

The Audi R8 e-tron Special Edition is one of only three vehicles that require -only upgrades (the other two vehicles being the Mosler Super GT and BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage). With both and  combined, it costs  and  to MAX out. Pro Kits require, as well as 14 of each Class A part, 6 each of Initial and Early Tech, 12 Mid-Tech, 8 Advanced Tech and 12 Legendary Electric Engine cards.

Research & Development
The Audi R8 e-tron Special Editon's R&D was first held in mid-February 2018 during the Fall Out Boy Update.