Audi R8 V10 Performance Quattro

Highlights 

• Second generation facelift example

• Unmistakably sonorous 612bhp, 5.2-litre V10 and Quattro four wheel drive

• Low miles

• Superb condition inside and out 

• Full Audi service history

Overview

It's hard to believe that Audi's seminal R8 first broke cover over 20 years ago. It seems like only yesterday that the sleek German sports car hit the streets, wowing everyone in the process. It was a bit of a shock really because big power, handsome two-door supercars like the R8 were historically the reserve of exotic auto makers such as Ferrari and Lamborghini rather than the more composed, technologically focussed German firm but then it did share its underpinnings, and indeed its engine with the Gallardo. 

Back in 2006 when the R8 launched, if you were going to borrow some bits and pieces to get the ball rolling on your brand new supercar then you could certainly do a hell of a lot worse than Lamborghini's fire-breathing, V10-equipped sports car but Audi did just that and the R8 concept debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003.

Fast forward to 2015 and the second generation R8 makes its grand entrance, once more to universal acclaim, and once again utilising a Lambo's platform and engine – this time those of the Huracan. Ditching the V8 offered previously though and instead focussing on a 5.2-litre V10 FSI engine, the new Type 4S R8 produced 533bhp from the factory, powering all four wheels, a figure that would creep up to 602bhp in the more performance-oriented V10 Plus.

These figures would again increase for the post-2018 facelift models, now named the V10 Quattro and V10 Performance Quattro respectively, with 562bhp for the former and a whopping 612bhp for the latter being the order of business. Various tweaks to the brakes, steering and styling were also made at this point but suffice to say the later V10 Performance variant such as this particular 2020 example is arguably the pick of the litter.

Officially a paid up member of the 200mph+ club and with a 0-60mph time of around three seconds it's a seriously fast bit of kit that remains accessible in a way those more “exotic” supercars mentioned above can only dream of. Equipped with Audi's lightning fast seven-speed double-clutch gearbox paired to that gloriously lively V10, it's a match made in heaven and the car reportedly drives perfectly.

Complete with full online service history and in utterly superb condition throughout this low mileage Audi R8 Performance Quattro is as menacing as they come in its jet black colour scheme. It looks good, sounds incredible and will no doubt have you grinning from ear to ear every time you climb behind the wheel.  

History and documentation

• 2020 model year

• First registered 10 Nov 2020

• In current ownership since 08 Jun 2022

• Three former keepers

• Two keys

• Original book pack

• Full service history with online Audi service record showing inspections at the following intervals: delivery inspection at 43 miles (2020), oil service at 6,402 miles (2022), brake fluid service at 10,038 miles (2022), oil service at 13,813 miles (2023), oil service+brake fluid+dust and pollen filter at 15,152 miles (2024)

• Advisory-free MOT until 16 Jun 2026

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

• 15,420 indicated miles

Interior

• In excellent order

• Clean and tidy throughout

• No apparent damage or significant wear and tear to speak of

• The vendor reports that everything works

• Door cards, carpets and kick plates appear to be unmarked

• Quilted leather seats remain in fine condition

• Steering wheel is wearing well

• All displays are free from issues and there are no reports of any warning lights

• The area under the bonnet is in fine shape and comes complete with R8-branded carry case

• Engine bay is beautifully presented

Exterior

• In superb shape across the board

• Black paintwork retains a deep shine with no sign of any swirl marks

• All shut lines are uniform

• No evidence of any damage or corrosion

• Some small, very light marks to the front end commensurate with age and mileage

• All glasswork is intact and free from issues

• Carbon rear wing presents well

• Side skirts and front diffuser remain undamaged

• Original 20” alloy wheels look to be in top condition with no evidence of any kerb damage

• Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres all round

• Carbon ceramic brakes appear to be in fine fettle

Mechanical

• 612bhp, 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine

• Seven-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox

• Quattro all-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 3.1s

• 205mph top speed

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor informs us that the battery seems good and that the car starts well

• Furthermore he reports that it is very fast (as you’d hope), the engine is nice and loud and the carbon ceramic brakes “will throw you through the window without a seat belt” 

Summary

The Audi R8 is no longer being made, which is a crying shame because regardless of which generation you choose it remains an absolutely stunning piece of engineering and it would have been interesting to see which direction the model went in should it have continued production. 

We'll always have the R8 though and this beautiful and hugely capable second-gen facelift example represents the pinnacle of the marque for many. Equal parts brains and brawn it's as if the Huracan put itself through University and got its doctorate. An extraordinary machine.

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