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Audi R8
One of the planet's sexiest automobiles, the Audi R8 isn’t just a pretty face. Its performance is every bit as beautiful as its looks, as evidenced by its 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time—and that’s just the base version! That figure drops to 3.3 seconds for the most powerful version. It’s the real deal. The 5.2L V10 generates up to 610 horsepower. A slightly more sensible variant is said to be in the works and the convertible R8 Spyder will soon be available too.
2023 Audi R8: Waving the Checkered Flag
Test Drives
Monterey, California —As the naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10 screams and shoots its way to an 8,700-rpm redline, the 2023 Audi R8 V10 performance I’m driving at Laguna Seca feels like the end of a glorious era. In front of me, nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen is driving an all-electric …August 24, 2023
The Car Guide Podcast: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla and 2023 Audi R8 GT Test Drives
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Louis-Philippe Dubé and Gabriel Gélinas share their driving impressions on the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla and 2023 Audi R8 GT on the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast LP drove the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla on the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit for the first time. This new extreme Corolla …December 8, 2022
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2023 Audi R8 GT: Last Blast
First Drives
As we all know, Audi is firmly committed to electrification and the glorious days of internal combustion engines are numbered in Ingolstadt, but that hasn't stopped Audi Sport engineers from fine-tuning the sporty R8 by creating the new GT variant powered by the most powerful version of the naturally aspirated …November 24, 2022
2023 Audi R8 RWD: Bless the Return of Rear-Wheel Drive
First Drives
The naturally aspirated Audi R8 sports car is nearing the end of line, but the Ingolstadt-based automaker is now adding a rear-wheel drive variant that will go on sale in Canada as a 2023 model. Unlike the 2018 R8 RWS, which was limited to 999 units, the new R8 V10 …December 20, 2021
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2020 Audi R8 V10 performance quattro: Racing is in its Blood
First Drives
RONDA, Spain – It came as no surprise that Audi decided to introduce its new sports car at the Ascari circuit and gave us the chance to drive a few R8 Coupes on the track. It’s no coincidence either that the manufacturer offered us rides in the R8 LMS GT3 …November 23, 2018
2018 Audi R8 V10 RWS: The Rear-wheel-drive R8
First Drives
MADRID, Spain – Wow! The R8’s naturally aspirated 5.2L V10 is still as impressive. It howls as revs climb smoothly all the way up to 8700 rpm in what is an instant response to our foot mashing the accelerator. The experience can only be described as nirvana. Except that in …March 8, 2018
2017 Audi R8 Spyder: Faster, Lighter and More Dynamic
First Drives
COSTA BRAVA, Spain – The title says it all for the second-generation R8 Spyder. The new head honcho at Audi Sport was proud to present the vehicle to us and also took the time to inform us of his new role within the group: he’ll be laying the groundwork for …October 19, 2016The Car Guide Podcast: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla and 2023 Audi R8 GT Test Drives
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Louis-Philippe Dubé and Gabriel Gélinas share their driving impressions on the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla and 2023 Audi R8 GT on the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast LP drove the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla on the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit for the first time. This new extreme Corolla …December 8, 2022
Audi R8 V10 GT Limited Edition is the V10’s Swan Song
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Just like it did a dozen years ago, Audi Sport GmbH is introducing a limited-edition R8 GT, and this one comes with a variety of exterior and interior touches paying tribute to the original, such as light-alloy wheels and a black/red interior. Only 333 units will be available globally, each …October 4, 2022
Audi R8 to be Replaced with an Electric Supercar?
Electric
Introduced in 2015, the current generation of Audi’s premium sports car is getting a significant update for 2020 —due this summer—that includes mechanical and exterior changes. And just a few days ago at the 2019 New York Auto Show, the brand unveiled the limited-edition R8 Decennium. That being said, many …April 23, 2019
Significant Updates for the 2019 Audi R8
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While Audi still hasn’t spoken of a possible replacement for its iconic supercar, it’s nevertheless giving it a bunch of updates for 2019. Aggressive The most notable change is on the outside, as the R8 gets a new fascia and rocker panels. Oddly enough, Audi has not supplied us with …October 25, 2018
Canadian Premiere: Audi R8 Spyder V10 plus Adds on More Power
Montreal
The ever-impressive Audi R8 is available in coupe and roadster (aka Spyder) configurations.This sports car has a naturally aspirated V10—meaning no turbo or supercharger. In the “base” version, it delivers 540 horsepower and 398 lb.-ft. of torque. If that’s not enough for you, there’s another version of this engine, simply …January 12, 2018
2017 World Car Awards: Top Three Finalists Revealed
Geneva
At the Geneva Auto Show last week, the top three finalists in each of six distinct World Car Awards categories were announced. In terms of media reach, the World Car Awards have been ranked as the number one automotive awards program in the world, and its jury consists of 75 …March 12, 2017
2017 World Car Awards: Finalists Announced
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For the fourth year in a row, in terms of media reach, the World Car Awards have been ranked as the number one automotive awards program in world. Its jury of 75 automotive journalists spread across the planet, including two from Canada, have chosen the finalists in six different categories. February 9, 2017
Audi R8 V10 Plus Exclusive Edition: Now with Lasers!
Los Angeles
Audi has been hard at work upgrading their car’s lighting system: instead of installing simple LEDs (or antiquated light bulbs) in their front assembly, the German manufacturer recently launched a technology that comes from the future: they will light the road in front of their car with lasers! This isn’t …November 7, 2016
New Audi R8 V10 plus selection 24h limited to just 24 units
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Worried a $214,000 Audi R8 V10 plus won't cut it on the exclusivity scale? Well the German automaker has your back, announcing the limited edition R8 V10 plus selection 24h, a nod to the R8 LMS race car. Limited to just 24 units worldwide, the selection 24h builds on the …May 12, 2016
2016 World Car of the Year Winners Announced in New York - Mazda MX-5 Gets the Crown
New York
This morning at the New York International Auto Show, the World Car Awards announced this year’s winners in five distinct categories. The panel of 73 automotive journalists from around the world submitted their votes by secret ballot earlier this year, and international accounting firm KPMG compiled the results. After unveiling …March 24, 2016
2017 Audi R8 Spyder V10 Presented in New York
New York
After unveiling the second-generation R8 Coupé two years ago, it’s now time for the new topless version of Audi’s sports car to appear, and its world debut is happening today in the Big Apple. The 2017 Audi R8 Spyder V10 gets a power-folding soft top that stretches out into two …March 23, 2016
A More Affordable Audi R8?
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Here is an interesting tidbit of information we picked up this morning: according to Car & Driver , there is a more affordable variant of the Audi R8 on its way. Starting at almost $200,000, the 2017 Audi R8 isn’t exactly for everyone. Then again, putting a 540-horsepower V10 in …March 14, 2016
2020 Audi R8 V10 performance quattro
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Review: 2017 Audi R8 Spyder
Motoring TV
Every car company desires a "Halo Car" that brings consumers into the showroom. The R8 is just that car for Audi, and Russ got a chance to drive the latest flavour. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 Episode #9) …
Motoring TV: Performance Car of the Year for 2017
Motoring TV
Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Performance category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …
Review: 2017 Audi R8 V10
Video Reviews
Graeme Fletcher has been doing Test Drive for 29 years on Motoring TV. Every now and then, something special comes along. That something special is the Audi R8 V10. There is virtually nothing shared between the out going model and this new one. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV …
Two-Minute Test Drive: 2015 Audi R8 LM
Video Reviews
If there was one car that was tailor-made for the Two-Minute Test Drive it would be the Audi R8. So why has one never appeared on the segment? Well, Russ Bond claims he was waiting for "a very special" version of it. Transgressions aside, that special one has arrived: The …
Audi R8 e-tron Trailer
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The Audi R8 supercar get an eco-friendly, electric powered, e-tron version.
Audi R8 V10
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Audi R8 V10 making a high performance test on dyno 
2012 Audi R8 GT Spider
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Our review of the amazing 2012 Audi R8 GT Spider
