Inspired by winning racing pedigree
The Audi R8 is a masterpiece; a supreme feat of design engineering and automotive genius. Nothing else on the road looks like it or drives like it.
Audi design engineers took more than inspiration from their multiple Le Mans winning cars. Compare the R8 with its race-winning parents – the most successful ever – and you’ll notice some distinct similarities. But it’s not just the R8’s stunning looks that make it such a desirable vehicle.
Its mighty 5.2-litre FSI V10 engine generates 525PS – enough to propel you from 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 196mph. Naturally, the R8 V10 is equipped with Audi’s legendary permanent all-wheel-drive quattro technology, so road-holding is assured and grippy. And it’s a high-performance sports car you can drive every day: the level of design consideration applied means, for a vehicle of its type, the R8 V10 is amazingly practical.
