The Audi R8 is stunning in this monochromatic color pallete. The only glaring omission is a set of blacked-out wheels. I think bright alloys look wrong on a car that's otherwise devilishly dark and ...

More on the R8's new DSG and why even Audi insiders reckoned the old robo-manual R tronic was a weak spot It's funny how the official line alters on these things once a new variant emerges, but an ...

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: The extra 100 hp is exactly what this car needs to make it really terrific. With this much horsepower on hand, the R8 finally lives up to its sleek, race-car-like design.

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...

But no longer Audi, which, following in the footsteps of BMW (remember SMG? Blech!), just binned its old R-Tronic in favor of a new seven-speed dual clutch transmission called S-Tronic. Why the, ahem, ...

Since the unveiling of the Audi R8 back in late 2006 the iconic supercar has undergone few major changes apart from the introduction of a V-10 model in addition to the original V-8, as well as a ...

“Here are the keys, and off you go.” So runs the normal introduction to a new press car. Usually, it’s accompanied by a frisson of excitement, but this time, there was more than a touch of ...

Audi has listened to criticisms of the R8. By including more equipment as standard and replacing the clunky R tronic gearbox, the company has come close to perfection with the R8. Even this ...

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Engines range from V8 4.2 FSI quattro R Tronic to V10 5.2 FSI quattro Plus S tronic Readers report Real MPG to be between 16–25 mpg The Audi R8 is offered with the choice of three engines: a 4.2-litre ...

It's been seven years since the Audi R8 propelled Germany's third luxury car brand into supercar territory for the first time. In terms of both sales and brand image, the car that's based on a ...

Taking the roof off the R8 has done nothing to dilute its appeal or ability – in fact the experience is enhanced in every way. Performance is just as searing as the coupe and there’s even more chance ...