Audi R8 Type 42
The everyday supercar — a screaming V10 behind your head, and a gated manual in the first one.
15 reviewers · 24 videos · 6 hours watched
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling.
across 15 reviewers
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 · ▶ 22:40Handling
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“the suspension is compliant the steering feel is so precise”
positive · Sonduren Fanarredha · ▶ 7:49“The control weights are beautifully balanced. There's something almost Lotus-like about that. And the car has this wonderful sense of agility and poise”
positive · Top Gear · ▶ 3:38Fun 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“that engine with that transmission really makes the entire Driving Experience phenomenal”
positive · Sonduren Fanarredha · ▶ 2:04“This car is a sweet spot. This car has inherent rightness about everything.”
positive · Top Gear · ▶ 3:09Daily 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 · ▶ 8:22Value
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“it's grown in value... in the five years it's grown by 20% in total”
positive · Sonduren Fanarredha · ▶ 12:31Hear it in the reviewer’s words
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