Research & Development/Events

A list of all Research & Development events in Asphalt 8: Airborne.

Lamborghini Huracán

Second R&D ad for the Huracán.

Main article: Research & Development/Lamborghini Huracán

This event was published as the 1st event on October 1, 2015 for iOS, with 3 Labs spanning 30 Tests. Players were given 32 days to start the challenge, with 15 days to complete the challenge. In the Lunar New Year Update, they were instead given 10 days to start the challenge.

The same event was relaunched after one day (on November 4, 2015), this time lasting less days; however it was not available for all users, the reason being unclear. The upgrades the player bought on the car remain; however, the player had to start all Labs/Tests from the beginning. When a test the player had already done the first time was finished, they were greeted by a message accusing them of "cheating":

“	Reward already claimed This reward was already claimed, and now that you have reset your profile, it cannot be claimed again. This is normal behavior if you have used cheats.	”

Following the Alfa Romeo 4C in the Lunar New Year Update, the Huracán was featured again as the sixth Research & Development event, published on March 9, 2016.

Just like all the other R&D cars, if a player upgraded the Huracán in the previous event, the upgrades are still applied and the test rewards will be given out again even if the player had already claimed during the Huracán's first R&D. However, if the car was already maxed out prior to the event's revival, any free upgrades re-earned during the R&D would be useless.

 

Lamborghini Egoista

Main article: Research & Development/Lamborghini Egoista

This event was published as the 2nd event on December 19, 2015, featuring the Lamborghini Egoista with 4 Labs spanning 65 Tests. Players are given 15 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 9th R&D event in the Elite Cars Update after the Mosler Super GT's R&D event, on May 11, 2016. It was revived for the second time during the 2019 Spring Update as the 72nd R&D event, on May 30, 2019, as part of the Asphalt Moments series.

 

Peugeot SR1

Main article: Research & Development/Peugeot SR1

This event was published as the 3rd event on January 20, 2016, after the Lamborghini Egoista's R&D event, featuring the Peugeot SR1 with 4 Labs spanning 45 Tests. Players are given eight days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 11th R&D event in the Enduro Update after the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe Touring Car 2014's R&D event, on July 14, 2016. It was revived a second time as the 59th R&D event on February 22, 2019, as part of the Fast Lane Update's Asphalt Moments Series, with a prerequisite of VIP Level 3.

 

ED Design Torq

Main article: Research & Development/ED Design Torq

This event was published as the 4th R&D event in the Monkey's Year Update on February 4, 2016, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 10 days once they start the challenge.

This R&D event is the first R&D event to be themed differently; in this case, it was given a Lunar New Year theme. The same applies to the Renault Alpine Celebration.

This event was revived as the 14th R&D event in the Rio de Janeiro Update after the Aston Martin One-77's revived Enduro Double Down event, on September 29, 2016, this time without the Chinese New Year theme.

 

Alfa Romeo 4C

Main article: Research & Development/Alfa Romeo 4C

This event was published as the 5th R&D event after the ED Design Torq's R&D event in the Monkey's Year Update on February 25, 2016, originally with 3 Labs spanning 35 Tests.

After the Rio de Janeiro Update, players are given 15 days once they start the challenge (originally seven days) and the event now has 5 Labs spanning 50 Tests. The layout of the Tests and Labs is heavily similar to that of the Mosler Super GT, albeit with some differences in the first two Labs.

This event was revived as the 13th R&D event in the Rio de Janeiro Update after the BXR Bailey Blade GT1's Enduro Double Down event on September 4, 2016. It was revived as the 57th R&D event on February 22, 2019, as part of the Fast Lane Update's Asphalt Moments Series, with a prerequisite of VIP Level 1.

 

BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage

Main article: Research & Development/BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage

This event was published as the 7th R&D event in the Elite Cars Update in late March 2016, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 14 days once they start the challenge. The layout of the Tests and Labs are reused from the ED Design Torq's, but is much more difficult in comparison.

This event was revived as the 19th R&D event in the Lunar New Year 2017 Update after the McLaren MP4/8's Championship event, on March 3rd, 2017. It was revived a second time as the 32nd R&D event in the Hot Wheels Update after the BMW S 1000 RR's R&D event, on January 19, 2018. It was revived a third time as the 67th R&D event in the Fast Lane Update after the Ferrari F60 America's R&D event on March 25, 2019. The fourth revival occured as the 95th R&D event on March 21, 2020, as part of the 2020 Spring Update's Asphalt Moments Series.

 

Mosler Super GT

Main article: Research & Development/Mosler Super GT

This event was published as the 8th R&D event in the Elite Cars Update after the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage's R&D event, in mid-April 2016, with 5 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 14 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 16th R&D event in the Multiplayer League Update after the Falcon F7's Enduro Double Down event, on November 22, 2016.

 

Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe Touring Car 2014

Main article: Research & Development/Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe Touring Car 2014

This event was published as the 10th R&D event in the Enduro Update after the Weber Faster One's Enduro Double Down event, in mid-late June 2016, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.

The event was revived as the 23rd R&D event in the Porsche Update after the Porsche 918 Spyder with Weissach Package's Enduro Double Down event on July 29th, 2017. It was revived for the second time as the 49th R&D event on January 4, 2019, as part of the Holiday Update's Asphalt Moments Series, and for the third time as the 96th R&D event on March 21, 2020, as part of the 2020 Spring Update's Asphalt Moments Series.

 

W Motors Fenyr SuperSport

Main article: Research & Development/W Motors Fenyr SuperSport

This event was published as the 12th R&D event in the Rio de Janeiro Update after the Aston Martin One-77's Enduro Double Down event, on August 9th, 2016, with 4 Labs spanning 65 Tests. Players are given 15 days once they start the challenge. The layout of the Tests and Labs is reused from that of the Lamborghini Egoista.

This event was revived for the first time as the 37th R&D event on July 12, 2018, as part of the Asphalt Moments Update's Asphalt Moments Series and for the second time, as the 97th R&D event on March 21, 2020, as part of the 2020 Spring Update's Asphalt Moments Series.

 

GT by CITROEN

Main article: Research & Development/GT by CITROEN

This event was published as the 15th R&D event in the Multiplayer League Update after the Icona Vulcano V12 Hybrid's Enduro Double Down event, on October 25th, 2016, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 14 days once they start the challenge. The layout of the Tests and Labs is reused from those of the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage and ED Design Torq.

This event was revived as the 62nd R&D event on February 22, 2019, as part of the Fast Lane Update's Asphalt Moments Series, with a prerequisite of VIP Level 4.

 

Arash AF10

Main article: Research & Development/Arash AF10

This event was published as the 17th R&D event in the Championship Update after the McLaren M14A's Championship, on December 23, 2016 with 4 Labs spanning 60 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge. The layout of the Tests and Labs is heavily similar to those of the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage and ED Design Torq, but with more Tests.

This event was revived as the 21st R&D event in the Car Blueprints Update after the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport's EDD event, on May 19, 2017. It was revived a second time as the 29th R&D event in the Munich Update on November 20, 2017 after the Arrinera Hussarya GT's Championship event. It was revived for the third time as the 50th R&D event on January 4, 2019, as part of the Holiday Update's Asphalt Moments Series.

 

Renault Alpine Celebration

Main article: Renault Alpine Celebration (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 18th R&D event in the Lunar New Year 2017 Update after the McLaren Mercedes MP4-25's Championship, on January 25, 2017, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 10 days once they start the challenge. The layout of the Tests and Labs is reused completely from that of the ED Design Torq, but with a slight difference: the fifth Ultimate AI Challenge occurs at Test 043 instead of Test 044.

This is also the second R&D event to have a Lunar New Year theme.

This event was revived as the 58th R&D event on Feburary 22, 2019, as part of the Fast Lane Update's Asphalt Moments Series, with a prerequisite of VIP Level 2 and with the generic R&D theme applied instead of the special Lunar New Year theme.

 

Lotus Evora Sport 410

Main article: Lotus Evora Sport 410 (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 20th R&D event in the Car Blueprints Update after the Sbarro Sparta's Enduro Double Down event, on April 25, 2017, with 4 Labs spanning 44 Tests. Players are given 9 days once they start the challenge. The layout of the Tests and Labs is very similar to that of the ED Design Torq, except with 6 less Tests and less Quality Checks per test, making this R&D event the first R&D event whose Test count is not evenly divisible by 5.

This event was revived as the 60th R&D event on February 22, 2019, as part of the Fast Lane Update's Asphalt Moments Series, with a prerequisite of VIP Level 3.

 

Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Main article: Research & Development/Porsche 911 GT3 RS

This event was published as the 22nd R&D event and third event in the Porsche Motor Series in the Porsche Update after the Porsche 959's Championship event, on June 23, 2017, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 14 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 41st R&D event in the Fifth Anniversary Update after the Maserati Alfieri's R&D event on September 20, 2018. However, the revived R&D doesn't give blueprints for the car, the car only being awarded after the completion of all the tests instead. Also, Proto Keys take 4h 30 min to refill, and the time limit has been reduced to 12 days. It was revived for the second time as the 98th R&D on March 21, 2020, as part of the 2020 Spring Update's Asphalt Moments Series.

 

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Main article: KTM 1290 Super Duke R (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 24th R&D event in the Motorcycles Update on August 23, 2017, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 7 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 77th R&D event in the Showdown Update on August 1, 2019 alongside the Koenigsegg Regera's R&D event.

 

Ducati SuperSport S

Main article: Ducati SuperSport S (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 25th R&D event in the Motorcycles Update after the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition's Enduro Double Down event on September 9, 2017, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 10 days once they start the challenge.

 

Peugeot RCZ R

Main article: Peugeot RCZ R (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 26th R&D event in the Motorcycles Update after the Ducati SuperSport S' R&D event on September 24, 2017, with 3 Labs spanning 35 Tests. Players are given 5 days once they start the challenge, making it the shortest R&D ever released throughout the game.

This event was revived as the 56th R&D event on February 22, 2019, as part of the Fast Lane Update's Asphalt Moments Series, with a prerequisite of VIP Level 1.

 

Suzuki Hayabusa

Main article: Research & Development/Suzuki Hayabusa

This event was published as the 27th R&D event in the Motorcycles Update after both the Peugeot RCZ's R&D event and McLaren MP4-31's revived Championship on October 3, 2017, with 4 Labs spanning 65 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.

 

McLaren 650S GT3

Main article: Research & Development/McLaren 650S GT3

This event was published as the 28th R&D event in the Munich Update after the Kawasaki Z800 's Championship event on October 30, 2017 for Android and iOS, and on November 2, 2017 for Windows, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 14 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 61st R&D event on February 22, 2019, as part of the Fast Lane Update's Asphalt Moments Series, with a prerequisite of VIP Level 4. It was revived a second time as the 99th R&D on March 21, 2020, as part of the 2020 Spring Update's Asphalt Moments Series.

 

Pagani Huayra BC

Main article: Pagani Huayra BC (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 30th R&D event in the Hot Wheels Update on December 21, 2017 after the Hot Wheels Rip Rod™'s Championship, with 4 Labs spanning 60 Tests. Players are given 11 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 63rd R&D event on February 22, 2019, as part of the Fast Lane Update's Asphalt Moments Series, with a prerequisite of VIP Level 5.

 

BMW S 1000 RR

Main article: Research & Development/BMW S 1000 RR

This event was published as the 31st R&D event in the Hot Wheels Update on January 6, 2018 after the Hot Wheels Bone Shaker™'s Championship, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 10 days once they start the challenge.

 

Audi R8 e-tron Special Edition

Main article: Research & Development/Audi R8 e-tron Special Edition

This event was published as the 33rd R&D event in the Fall Out Boy Update on February 12th, 2018 after the BMW M2 Special Edition's World Tour, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 10 days once they start the challenge.

It is the third R&D event to have the Lunar New Year Theme.

 

Yamaha YZF-R6

Main article: Yamaha YZF-R6 (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 34th R&D event in the Fall Out Boy Update on March 7, 2018, after the Ariel Atom V8's Championship, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 7 days once they start the challenge.

 

Apollo Intensa Emozione

Main article: Research & Development/Apollo Intensa Emozione

This event was published as the 35th R&D event on May 4th, 2018, with 4 Labs spanning 60 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 45th R&D event in the Halloween Update after the Ferrari 488 Pista's Championship event on November 4, 2018. It was revived a second time as the 89th R&D event in the 2019 Holiday Update after the Winter Festival on December 30, 2019.

 

Rimac Concept S

Main article: Research & Development/Rimac Concept S

This event was published as the 36th R&D event on June 14, 2018 with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 14 days once they start the challenge. It was revived as the 46th R&D event in the Halloween Update, after the Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV's revived EDD on December 5th, 2018. It was revived for the second time as the 100th R&D event on March 21, 2020, as part of the 2020 Spring Update's Asphalt Moments Series.

This event is notable for being identical to the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage's R&D.

 

Mazda RX-8 Special Edition

Main article: Research & Development/Mazda RX-8 Special Edition

This event was published as the 38th R&D event on July 19, 2018, with 4 Labs spanning 44 Tests. Players are given 9 days once they start the challenge.  

This event was revived as the 51st R&D event on January 4, 2019, as part of the Holiday Update's Asphalt Moments Series. It was revived a second time as the 70th R&D event on May 5, 2019, in the 2019 Spring Update after the Equus Bass 770's Championship event.

 

Zenvo TS1 GT 10th Anniversary Edition

Main article: Zenvo TS1 GT 10th Anniversary Edition (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 39th R&D event on August 2, 2018, with 5 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 14 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 64th R&D event on February 22, 2019, as part of the Fast Lane Update's Asphalt Moments Series, with a prerequisite of VIP Level 5.

 

Maserati Alfieri

Main article: Maserati Alfieri (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 40th R&D event on September 13, 2018, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 10 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 76th R&D event on July 25, 2019 in the Showdown Update after the Bentley Continental GT3's Championship event. However, no Free Upgrades or Pro Boxes were given in this running. It was revived a second time as the 102nd R&D event on June 1, 2020, as part of the Fifteenth Anniversary Update's Asphalt Moments series.

 

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR my2017

Main article: Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR my2017 (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 42nd R&D event on September 29, 2018, with 4 Labs spanning 60 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.

This event is only available in countries where Aprilia is licensed.

 

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Black Series

Main article: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Black Series (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 43rd R&D event on October 17, 2018, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 7 days once they start the challenge.

 

Hyundai i30 N

Main article: Hyundai i30 N (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 44th R&D event on October 25, 2018, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 7 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 85th R&D event on November 9, 2019 in the 2019 Halloween Update.

 

Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4

Main article: Research & Development/Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4

This event was published as the 47th R&D event on December 21, 2018, with 4 Labs spanning 60 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 69th R&D event on April 19, 2019 in the 2019 Spring Update, after the Rezvani Beast X's R&D, this time without the special Winter theme. It was revived a second time as the 90th R&D event on January 12, 2020 in the 2019 Holiday Update, after the Apollo Intensa Emozione's second R&D rerun, with the special Winter theme.

 

Infiniti Vision GT

Main article: Infiniti Vision GT (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 48th R&D event on December 29, 2018, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 9 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 94th R&D event in the 2020 Lunar New Year Update on March 14, 2020, after the Nissan 370Z Special Edition's second R&D rerun.

 

Nissan 370Z Special Edition

Main article: Nissan 370Z Special Edition (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 52nd R&D event on January 10, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 9 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 73rd R&D event in the 2019 Spring Update, on May 30, 2019, as part of the Asphalt Moments series. It was revived a second time as the 93rd R&D event in the 2020 Lunar New Year Update, on March 5, 2020, after the Lotus Evija Festival.

 

Ducati XDiavel S

Main article: Ducati XDiavel S (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 53rd R&D event on January 24, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 10 days once they start the challenge.

 

TVR Sagaris Special Edition

Main article: TVR Sagaris Special Edition (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 54th R&D event on February 1, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 60 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.

This is also the fourth R&D to have the Lunar New Year theme.

 

BMW i8 Coupe

Main article: BMW i8 Coupe (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 55th R&D event on February 14, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 79th R&D event on August 16, 2019, in the Showdown Update after the 2018 McLaren X2's fourth Championship rerun.

 

Zeus Twelve Sigma

Main article: Zeus Twelve Sigma (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 65th R&D event on March 2, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 10 days once they start the challenge.

 

Ferrari F60 America

Main article: Ferrari F60 America (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 66th R&D event on March 16, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 86th R&D event on November 14, 2019, in the 2019 Halloween Update, after the Hyundai i30 N's R&D rerun.

 

Rezvani Beast X

Main article: Rezvani Beast X (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 68th R&D event on April 10, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 14 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 101st R&D event on March 21, 2020, as part of the 2020 Spring Update's Asphalt Moments Series.

 

Pininfarina H2 Speed

Main article: Pininfarina H2 Speed (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 70th R&D event on May 9, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 8 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 91st R&D event on February 1, 2020, in the 2020 Lunar New Year Update after the New Year Festival.

 

McLaren 600LT

Main article: McLaren 600LT (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 71st R&D event on May 17, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 60 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.

This R&D event is notable for being identical to the Arash AF10's R&D.

 

Aston Martin Vantage 2018

Main article: Aston Martin Vantage 2018 (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 74th R&D event on June 20, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 8 days once they start the challenge.

This R&D event is notable for being identical to the Pininfarina H2 Speed's R&D.

 

Ford GT (2017)

Main article: Ford GT (2017) (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 75th R&D event on July 4, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 92nd R&D event on February 13, 2020, in the 2020 Lunar New Year Update after the McLaren Senna Festival.

 

Koenigsegg Regera

Main article: Koenigsegg Regera (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 78th R&D event on August 1, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 65 Tests. Players are given 14 days once they start the challenge.

 

Infiniti Project Black S

Main article: Infiniti Project Black S (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 80th R&D event on August 23, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 8 days once they start the challenge.

 

Pontiac Solstice GXP

Main article: Pontiac Solstice GXP (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 81st R&D event on September 26, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 45 Tests. Players are given 8 days once they start the challenge.

 

Rimac C Two

Main article: Rimac C Two (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 82nd R&D event on October 1, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 60 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 103rd R&D event on June 1, 2020, as part of the Fifteenth Anniversary Update's Asphalt Moments series.

 

Acura NSX GT3 Evo

Main article: Acura NSX GT3 Evo (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 83rd R&D event on October 11, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 10 days once they start the challenge.

This event was revived as the 104th R&D event on June 1, 2020, as part of the Fifteenth Anniversary Update's Asphalt Moments series.

 

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

Main article: Lamborghini Aventador SVJ (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 84th R&D event on October 21, 2019, with 5 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 10 days once they start the challenge.

 

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera

Main article: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 87th R&D event on November 20, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 10 days once they start the challenge.

This event was rerun on December 6, 2019 after server issues on November 29 and 30, 2019. It was revived as the 105th R&D event on June 1, 2020, as part of the Fifteenth Anniversary Update's Asphalt Moments series.

 

Ferrari 812 Superfast

Main article: Ferrari 812 Superfast (Research & Development)

This event was published as the 88th R&D event on December 6, 2019, with 4 Labs spanning 50 Tests. Players are given 12 days once they start the challenge.