Audi R8

This road-legal Audi R8 GT2 makes Porsche's GT3 RS look tame
Audi R8 GT2 road car – front
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This road-legal Audi R8 GT2 makes Porsche's GT3 RS look tame

As the Audi R8 bows out of production this year, Abt Sportsline is developing the ultimate swansong
27 Oct 2023
Audi R8 review
Audi R8 front
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Audi R8 review

The second-generation R8 is nearing the end of its life, but it's still an exciting and thoroughly involving supercar
20 Jun 2023
Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD 2023 review – a rear-drive rival to the Porsche 911 GT3?
Audi R8 RWD Performance
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Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD 2023 review – a rear-drive rival to the Porsche 911 GT3?

Changes to the range give the rear-drive R8 more power, but no more finesse
10 Jan 2023
Audi R8 V10 GT RWD 2022 review
Audi R8 V10 RWD GT – front cornering
Reviews

Audi R8 V10 GT RWD 2022 review

The Audi R8 has never been more exciting, raw or engaging. Audi Sport has saved the best for last.
23 Nov 2022
Audi R8 V10 GT RWD revealed
Audi R8 V10 GT RWD – front header
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Audi R8 V10 GT RWD revealed

Audi’s signing off its V10 engine with a hardcore rear-wheel drive R8 GT RWD special
3 Oct 2022

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Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8 quattro: review, history and specs of an icon
Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro icon
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Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8 quattro: review, history and specs of an icon

Audi’s first mid-engined car was utterly brilliant straight out of the box – and it proves every bit as seductive today
1 Oct 2022
An unplanned excursion in an Audi R8 GT – evo Archive
evo Archive eCoty 2010
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An unplanned excursion in an Audi R8 GT – evo Archive

How three of 2010’s best cars made unplanned excursions on that year’s eCoty
30 Aug 2022
Aston Martin Vantage vs Audi R8 V10 RWD – back to basics
Aston Martin Vantage vs Audi R8
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Aston Martin Vantage vs Audi R8 V10 RWD – back to basics

Can forgoing performance-enhancing technology such as an auto gearbox or four-wheel drive make for a more engaging car? The new manual Aston Martin Va…
7 Mar 2022
New Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD revealed with upgraded 562bhp V10 engine
Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD – front tracking
Audi R8

New Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD revealed with upgraded 562bhp V10 engine

Audi’s simplified the R8 range, upgrading the RWD model to 562bhp in both coupe and Spyder forms
7 Oct 2021
When Audi first humbled Porsche – evo Archive
When Audi first humbled Porsche
Audi R8

When Audi first humbled Porsche – evo Archive

In 2007, the R8 definitely, absolutely beat a 911 at the first time of asking. But had we made the right call?
2 Jun 2021
Audi R8 V10 RWD (2020-2022) review – the full-time follow up to the RWS
R8 RWD header
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Audi R8 V10 RWD (2020-2022) review – the full-time follow up to the RWS

Entry-level R8 is rear-drive and a bit lighter, but ultimately proves no sportier or more engaging than the quattro V10
24 Jul 2020
Entry-level Audi R8 V10 RWD added to the range
Audi R8

Entry-level Audi R8 V10 RWD added to the range

Audi’s once again ditched the front driveshafts to create a rear-wheel-drive R8, but this time it won’t be a limited-run model
6 Nov 2019
Audi R8 RWS vs BMW M4 CS
R8 RWS vs M4 CS - header
Audi R8 coupe

Audi R8 RWS vs BMW M4 CS

How will Audi's first rear-drive R8 stack up against the mighty BMW M4 CS?
1 Jun 2019
Audi R8 review
Audi R8 coupe

Audi R8 review

Standard or Performance, coupe or Spyder – the current R8 is a quality, exciting and thoroughly involving supercar
28 Mar 2019
2019 Audi R8 review
Audi R8 facelift review - profile
Audi R8 V10

2019 Audi R8 review

Audi hasn’t messed with a winning formula, while that V10 remains a masterpiece
20 Nov 2018
New Audi R8 revealed: More performance, more precision
Audi R8 facelift - front
Audi R8 coupe

New Audi R8 revealed: More performance, more precision

Audi's R8 supercar has undergone a mid-life update, with more power from its V10 engine
24 Oct 2018
Audi’s new R8 LMS GT3 race car unveiled at Paris motor show
Audi R8 LMS GT3 - side
Audi R8 coupe

Audi’s new R8 LMS GT3 race car unveiled at Paris motor show

Audi Sport’s latest GT3 racer could preview facelifted version of the road car due later this year
2 Oct 2018
Audi Sport Performance Parts R8 – the most focussed R8 yet
Audi Sport Performance Parts R8
Audi R8 coupe

Audi Sport Performance Parts R8 – the most focussed R8 yet

A motorsport-inspired suite of upgrades delivers a limited-edition hardcore R8
10 Jul 2018
Subtle 2019 Audi R8 facelift spied
Audi R8 facelift - front quarter
Audi R8 coupe

Subtle 2019 Audi R8 facelift spied

Audi’s R8 is poised to get a shake-up. Is this facelift the start of its transformation?
26 Apr 2018
Audi R8 RWS review
Audi R8 RWS - side
Audi R8 coupe

Audi R8 RWS review

RWS has rarity on its side, but for the most part it doesn’t feel different enough from the already excellent standard car
27 Feb 2018
Audi R8 V10 Plus Spyder – the best open-top supercar?
Audi R8 V10 Plus Spyder – front quarter
Audi R8 coupe

Audi R8 V10 Plus Spyder – the best open-top supercar?

More power provides Audi’s R8 Spyder with the ultimate performance, but we’d be hard pushed to take one over a McLaren 570S
25 Oct 2017
New Audi R8 RWS
Audi R8 coupe

New Audi R8 RWS

Audi R8 RWS unveiled at Frankfurt motor show - the beginning of a new era of performance Audis?
13 Sep 2017
Audi R8 V10 review - better than the V10 Plus?
Audi R8 V10

Audi R8 V10 review - better than the V10 Plus?

533bhp entry-level model (for now) joins the second-generation R8 range. Is it enough to stop you yearning for the Plus?
10 Sep 2017
Audi Sport launches new Performance Parts upgrade package
Audi performance parts - R8 and TT RS
Audi R8 coupe

Audi Sport launches new Performance Parts upgrade package

Lightweight components and improved aero for TT and R8
11 Jul 2017
Audi R8 Spyder V10 Plus unveiled at Goodwood
Audi R8 Spyder

Audi R8 Spyder V10 Plus unveiled at Goodwood

The new Audi R8 Spyder V10 Plus has 601bhp and top speed of 203mph
29 Jun 2017
Audi R8 Spyder review
Audi R8 Spyder

Audi R8 Spyder review

Open-top R8 brings added noise with roof open, still retains practical supercar quality
26 Jun 2017
Audi R8 gets an 'Audi Sport' makeover
Audi R8 Audi Sport Edition - front three quarter
Audi R8 coupe

Audi R8 gets an 'Audi Sport' makeover

A special edition Audi R8 is set to be produced in limited numbers by Audi Sport honouring the company's motorsport success
12 Apr 2017
Audi R8 LMS GT4 debuts at New York auto show
Audi R8 LMS GT4 front three quarters
Audi R8 coupe

Audi R8 LMS GT4 debuts at New York auto show

Production-based race car will compete with Corvettes and Caymans in GT4 series worldwide
12 Apr 2017
Best used sports cars for £50k
Audi R8 - front cornering
Audi R8 coupe

Best used sports cars for £50k

If a brand new car doesn't flick your switch, here are three alternatives for £50k
13 Mar 2017
Abt to show four modified Audis at Geneva 2017
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Abt to show four modified Audis at Geneva 2017

German tuning firm to display a selection of its cars from a wild looking R8 to a powerful SUV
3 Mar 2017
Audi R8 Spyder order books open
Audi R8 Spyder

Audi R8 Spyder order books open

158kg weight penalty over standard coupe, but still has serious performance. Updated with pricing information.
2 Aug 2016
New limited edition Audi R8 'selection 24h' confirmed
Audi R8 V10 Plus

New limited edition Audi R8 'selection 24h' confirmed

'Selection 24h' celebrates over 300 victories for the R8 LMS race car
10 May 2016
Audi’s R8 LMS GT3 racing car now on sale
Audi R8 V10

Audi’s R8 LMS GT3 racing car now on sale

Customer racing teams can purchase Audi’s proven racer
10 Sep 2015
Audi R8 V10 Plus review
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Audi R8 V10 Plus review

Worthy of the original, but we’re not sold on the looks or the regrettable Dynamic Steering
13 Jul 2015