A Guide To Buying A 2007-2015 Audi R8
, 2022-12-11 11:00:00,
For the longest time in the 20th century, putting AWD on regular cars was just a pipe dream. AWD, or rather, 4WD, was only something that big off-roaders and SUVs got to enjoy. That was until British automaker Jensen decided to see what would happen if they outfitted an AWD system to a regular car, which resulted in the underdog Interceptor.
The first automaker to truly make AWD on regular cars work was Audi. They then went to show off the benefits of AWD by absolutely dominating world rally championships with the Quattro. This was one of the key factors in establishing Audi as a major player in the world of premium cars and performance cars. However, their first proper halo car since the Quattro wouldn’t arrive until 2007 with the original R8.
- V8 and V10 power
- Manual transmission
- AWD
- Model: R8
- Engine/Motor: 4.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 / 5.2-liter naturally-aspirated V10
- Horsepower: 414-552 hp
- Torque: 317-398 lb/ft
- Drivetrain: Longitudinal mid-rear engine, AWD
- Transmission: 6-speed manual / 6-speed semi-automatic / 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
- MSRP: $61,900 (when new)
- Striking looks
- Characterful powertrains
- Surprisingly reliable
- Maintenance can be expensive
- Manual transmission is getting rarer
- The V8 engine is also getting pretty rare
2007-2015 R8 Overview
The first generation Audi R8 was Audi’s first proper attack on the sports car segment since the Quattro. During…
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