Audi’s first supercar is a masterpiece – stunning to look at, wonderful to own.
For : Unmatched blend of comfort and handling, superb V8 engine, grabs attention like no other
Against : Width and height hit practicality, mean standard kit, not quite the involvement of a Porsche 911
If you think the R8 looks special, wait until you fire the engine.
The normally-aspirated 4.2-litre V8 (proudly displayed under a glass engine cover, just like a Ferrari) roars into life, and once on the move delivers impressive performance from 2,000rpm.
At the far end of the rev counter, a red line of 8,250rpm means astonishing acceleration, accompanied by an addictive bellow. It’s a proper performance engine. But be very careful with gearbox choice; the R Tronic paddleshift system is OK, but it distances you from the drive.
The same can’t be said for the superb six-speed manual, while the brakes are progressive, strong and reassuring. That’s true of the handling, too. It’s an enormously capable and user-friendly machine, with scarcely believable amounts of grip.
None of its rivals could keep pace on twisting roads during our tests.
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