Audi R8
Despite its 150,000$ price tag, the Audi R8 was a real breath of fresh air in the 2008 auto world. And it was awarded the coveted ?ÒCar of the Year?Ó title by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. This superb GT is brought to life by a 420 horsepower 4,2-litre V8 engine. Even though it takes a little time to get used to the synchro shift transmission, driving with the manual transmission is simply breathtaking. What's more, this two-place powerhouse is comfortable!
Tests and Features
All Audi R8 reviewsTest Drives2023 Audi R8: Waving the Checkered Flag
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 …
NewsThe Car Guide Podcast: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla and 2023 Audi R8 GT Test Drives
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 …
First Drives2023 Audi R8 GT: Last Blast
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 …
First Drives2023 Audi R8 RWD: Bless the Return of Rear-Wheel Drive
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 …
News
All Audi R8 newsNewsThe Car Guide Podcast: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla and 2023 Audi R8 GT Test Drives
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 …
NewsAudi R8 V10 GT Limited Edition is the V10’s Swan Song
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 …
ElectricAudi R8 to be Replaced with an Electric Supercar?
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 …
NewsSignificant Updates for the 2019 Audi R8
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 …
MontrealCanadian Premiere: Audi R8 Spyder V10 plus Adds on More Power
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 …
Geneva2017 World Car Awards: Top Three Finalists Revealed
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 …
News2017 World Car Awards: Finalists Announced
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.
Los AngelesAudi R8 V10 Plus Exclusive Edition: Now with Lasers!
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 …
Videos
All Audi R8 videosMotoring TVReview: 2017 Audi R8 Spyder
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 TVMotoring TV: Performance Car of the Year for 2017
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) …
Video ReviewsReview: 2017 Audi R8 V10
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 …
Video ReviewsTwo-Minute Test Drive: 2015 Audi R8 LM
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 …
ClipsAudi R8 e-tron Trailer
The Audi R8 supercar get an eco-friendly, electric powered, e-tron version.