Audi R8 Reviews and Information
- "To drive it is to mind-meld with a sophisticated being that can be an unholy freakin'
animal. James Cameron's film 'Avatar' dreams a world where humans can telepathically
plug into beautiful blue creatures of extraordinary power and speed, with glittery
feline eyes and rock-hard butts. Audi beat him to it." -- Los Angeles Times
- "To say Audi's R8 is a very special car is an understatement. Not only does it possess
Hollywood-level look-at-me styling, incredible handling and top-notch workmanship,
but it does all this while asking for few, if any, concessions from its driver and
passenger. That's unlike most exotic sports cars, which are any combination of hard
to get in and out of, difficult to see out of, are so low the air dam nearly scrapes
on Botts dots...or they're just hard to drive." -- Road and Track
- The "Audi R8 is a supercar, but that doesn't mean it's uncompromising and hard-edged.
It's an incredibly capable performance machine, yet every bit as luxurious as it
is sporting. ... Then again, it had better be really good if it is to compete with
its most obvious rival, the Porsche 911 Turbo." -- Kelley Blue Book
420 hp. quattro® and a heritage of performance, luxury and exquisite detailing.
That, quite simply, is what the R8 is all about. Supreme performance that’s
been heralded by anyone who’s been fortunate enough to drive one.
Performance
The R8 4.2 makes no compromises on its race-inspired performance thanks to its potent
engine, Audi magnetic ride, and the legendary power of quattro® all-wheel drive.
Exterior Design
Not only was the R8 4.2 inspired by the Le Mans winning racecar, it shares the same
designer. The R8 4.2 features a visible engine compartment, available Carbon Fiber
Sigma sideblades and a prominent singleframe® grille. The R8 4.2 has hit the
reset button when it comes to high performance car design.
Interior Design
The R8 4.2 offers an exquisite interior that has been carefully laid out to focus
on performance while still delivering luxury. The driver-oriented cockpit of the
R8 4.2 features Brushed Aluminum interior inlays, race-bred Alcantara® leather
seats or available Fine Nappa leather seats and leather throughout. Luxurious yet
completely purposeful, the R8 4.2 is ready to deliver the experience of a lifetime.
Luxury and Entertainment
Every aspect of the hand-assembled R8 4.2 is infused with thoughtful luxuries, such
as Bluetooth® and a driver information system with a lap timer.
Technology
In every respect, the Audi R8 4.2 is ahead of its time. And nowhere is this more
evident than with the abundance of leading-edge technology you’ll find in
the R8 4.2, such as Audi magnetic ride, LED exterior lighting, and the available
Audi parking system plus with rearview camera.
Safety
Audi relentlessly works to create the safest cars possible, and the R8 4.2 is the
latest in a long line of cars featuring industry-leading safety features, such as
dual-stage airbags, quattro® all-wheel drive and ESP® with “Sport”
mode.