RE: Audi R8 V8 manual: Spotted
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I have the gen 1 facelifted plus... a mighty tool, very quick, stonking engine and gearbox. The car still looks very fresh imo, interior is somewhat dated (especially the tech ) but very well built and the carbon stuff certainly elevates things not sure if that was available on the older V8s? Dont see many of them around in either engine configuration tbh so still a fairly rare car and a lot less ubiquitous than a 911
My beautiful V8 manual. I had a choice of this or a GTR in petrol blue at the same price point. I've loved every drive in the R8 and am not ready to swap anytime soon. GTR is faster but I just love this as a weekend car. I don't care about storage or economy. The big service has just cost me £800 at Audi and it doesn't need servicing now for 18k miles or 2 yrs.
I will probably do an interim oil change perhaps but it's not obligatory.
It's got a proper exhaust. It sounds stunning in open pipe mode. It drives superbly on lanes and twisty roads. It's full of carbon bits. The brakes are stunning. The stereo (rarely used) is stunning. (Upgraded Audison amp plus B&O stereo.
It turns heads. It attracts way more attention (all good so far) than my 911 did.
Ok it's not a true supercar. It's not modern in terms of sat nav. The interior with carbon and leather is fab.
It's probably not dropped a penny in value in the 6 months I've had it and 3k miles.
Until I get bored my only other thoughts are try a V10 next, or similar price used Aston. Maybe a GTR but I'll just speed even more and it won't look as nice.
I'm glad I didn't listen to comments about bland ness I can it assume it was with stock exhausts.
It does sometimes attract nob jockeys driving 3 foot from behind or cutting you up wanting a race but generally reaction is cool.
Great second hand buy if you get a minter with low miles and low owner numbers imho.
Shnozz said:
looks great in blue. Such a shame so many were ordered in bland colours. Blue really gives it some pronounced lines to it.
Cheers. Sepang blue metallic it's just stunning in sunlight. There are a lot of mundane colours without the carbon blades around, and too many wrapped cars too. White with carbon blades is nice.Smokey32 said:
Wow that blue is a gorgeous colour congrats. Yeah there a bit meh in silver or white IMO. Bit slow as well 
Having had this I think the V10 would be Cool, even in a gen1. Think you can get circa 560bhp out of them with a decent exhaust and remap.Not fussed about the gen 2 look tbh
Shnozz said:
I agree re the practicality and it's part of the reason I ruled one out. I don't need to carry a fridge but even a weekend away would be pushing it, let alone a European jaunt. Add to that the mahoosive barn doors in a normal car park.
Then you have to consider there is a very practical, 4(ish) seat TT-RS with a luggage swallowing hatchback and a very similar interior that, with a quick remap, is sat 2" off your bumper. Made the R8 a hard car to justify, even if it has many attributes that neither the TT-RS nor other cars of that price range have.
If you were taking about he convertible I’d agree, but I find the Coupe is pretty good for storage.Then you have to consider there is a very practical, 4(ish) seat TT-RS with a luggage swallowing hatchback and a very similar interior that, with a quick remap, is sat 2" off your bumper. Made the R8 a hard car to justify, even if it has many attributes that neither the TT-RS nor other cars of that price range have.
You’ll fit two max-sized airline carry-on cases on the shelf, a suit carrier behind each seat, and that leaves the front boot empty. For me and the wife a carry-one each is enough for a fortnight.
Krikkit said:
I don't think they're directly comparable really. OK they're both handsome Audis with 400+hp, but I bet the drive is chalk and cheese.
The existence of the TT RS is one reason that I upgraded from the V8 R8 to a V10 Plus.I loved my V8, but it never felt hugely fast, and I was tempted to get the more modern, just as fast TT.
I tried one, and it wasn’t the same, sompaid the extra for the faster R8.
As much as I borrow my mates A6 occasionally, the R8 which shares a lot of the interior is nothing like it to drive. I seriously doubt anyone's contemplating the switchgear while trying to keep a 400+BHP engine on the boil.
I worked on the development of the powertrain of the R8. I used to work for MannB&W Diesels, many of my colleagues are ex Jag, Perkins, Nissan, Ford etc etc. I think the Chief designer was ex BMW but it's not a BMW underneath! I dont know what you'd call it. It's not like I went to Audi school from the age of 4 ;-)
I've also been involved with development of the Aston, the Audi R5 TFSI engine and a few other cars mentioned above. The R8 engines are the most thoroughly tested and durable engines I've worked on in my career hence why I chose one but my daily driver is based on the VW MQB platform and it's not a TT! Good old Golf GTD estate.
Anyway, sadly I have to fund a bucket list now so my R8 is for sale. It's almost the same as the one in the ad but half the mileage for £43K ono. msg me.
I worked on the development of the powertrain of the R8. I used to work for MannB&W Diesels, many of my colleagues are ex Jag, Perkins, Nissan, Ford etc etc. I think the Chief designer was ex BMW but it's not a BMW underneath! I dont know what you'd call it. It's not like I went to Audi school from the age of 4 ;-)
I've also been involved with development of the Aston, the Audi R5 TFSI engine and a few other cars mentioned above. The R8 engines are the most thoroughly tested and durable engines I've worked on in my career hence why I chose one but my daily driver is based on the VW MQB platform and it's not a TT! Good old Golf GTD estate.
Anyway, sadly I have to fund a bucket list now so my R8 is for sale. It's almost the same as the one in the ad but half the mileage for £43K ono. msg me.
200Plus Club said:
Cheers. Sepang blue metallic it's just stunning in sunlight. There are a lot of mundane colours without the carbon blades around, and too many wrapped cars too. White with carbon blades is nice.
It was white with carbon blades that I test drove. Looks wise it was spot on. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff