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Audi R8 Type 42

First generation (V8 / V10)2008–2015

The everyday supercar — a screaming V10 behind your head, and a gated manual in the first one.

15 reviewers · 23 videos · 6 hours watched

Generations
Type 422008–2015Type 4S2017–2023
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling.

across 15 reviewers

// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/515 of 15 reviewersconsensus

“the way that this engine pulls and the power and the sound, that is why you really get this car because you want a naturally aspirated V10 that just sings and howls”

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 18:54

“this engine is a masterpiece there's no two ways about it”

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 4:56

“the throttle response is insane it really is insane”

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 22:40
// 02

Handling

4.0/515 of 15 reviewersconsensus

“You know what though? It feels its weight. 3900 lb. Yeah, definitely feeling its weight.”

mixed · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 6:41

“this steering it's so much better than the new R8s... I can feel the cambers in the road I can feel the the bumps and I can feel the undulations”

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 21:44

“The steering wheel incredibly direct. Hardly have experienced such a car yet.”

positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 13:26
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/515 of 15 reviewersstrong consensus

“Ah, that gated shifter. Have to be really mindful to get all the way in gate... God, a gated manual is just so satisfying.”

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 3:24

“I love this gated because it kind of like guides you in”

positive · Sam CarLegion · ▶ 12:07

“there's nothing like pounding through those Gates and the sound that it makes... it always makes it a magical experience”

positive · Sonduren Fanarredha · ▶ 10:15
// 04

Daily drivability

4.0/515 of 15 reviewersconsensus

“it really is one of the best daily driver supercars that money can buy”

positive · Sonduren Fanarredha · ▶ 2:14

“it's really comfortable especially on the freeway where the car feels just sort of like an Audi A4”

positive · MotorTrend Channel · ▶ 9:33

“you really can daily drive an r8 there's nothing daunting about it”

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 8:22
// 05

Value

4.0/515 of 15 reviewersconsensus

“For about $70,000, I can't think of a better all-around supercar.”

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 6:50

“it represents the most sensible and affordable entry point into the silly world of supercars”

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 24:47

“if you can find one that is super clean like this specifically well you got yourself an amazing bargain”

positive · Sam CarLegion · ▶ 8:33

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Jubbal & Cars
Posted Jan 19, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
JayEmm & Friends
Posted Jul 4, 2025Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Sonduren Fanarredha
Posted Aug 17, 2023Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
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Power525 hp
TX6-speed gated manual, R tronic, or 7-speed S tronic (2014+)
Manual✓ available