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Since the unveiling of the Audi R8 back in late 2006 the iconic supercar has undergone few major changes apart from the introduction of a V-10 model in addition to the original V-8, as well as a ...
Judging from these recent spy photos, Audi is either preparing some major mechanical upgrades for the R8 coupe and convertible, or the German automaker has enlisted Doc Brown to build a time machine.
After the decision-makers drove the prototype equipped with a 4.2-liter FSI V8 engine, the project was immediately greenlit, ...
Bengt Halvorson April 12, 2013 Comment Now! The 2014 Audi R8 lineup is significantly improved—with the German brand's mid-engine flagship sports car getting various updates to appearance, performance, ...
The Audi R8’s launch was perhaps one of the biggest moments in 2000s performance motoring. It’s as sweet today as back then ...
An Audi R8 owner in the United Kingdom has had the shock of his life when he got a repair bill of over £31,000, or in excess of $40,000 at the current exchange rates. The whole story started last year ...
Remember when Audi offered that glorious gated manual in its flagship R8 supercar? Driving anything with a transmission like that is an experience, and the click-clack of a gear change is one of the ...
We have now reached an awesome point where two automotive trends have overlapped, leading to spectacular high-horsepower sideways stunts. We're talking about drifting, which is finally getting the ...
As every red-blooded automotive enthusiast knows, a three-pedal setup is the most engaging and entertaining way to wring the most out of a car. But that's not the way Audi's head of Quattro GmbH, ...
The Audi R8 is one of the more noble supercars of them all, and it’s due to be discontinued soon. Throughout its entire two-generations, it has always been powered by the legendary 5.2-liter ...
Famed nameplates making a comeback after previously being discontinued is a familiar story that plays out repeatedly in the car industry. Now, following a two-year absence from American sales lots, it ...
On the technical side, the R8 showcased the remarkable ingenuity of Audi's engineering team. With aluminum construction, a dry sump oil system, and an open-gate six-speed manual transmission, each ...