Twenty-three seconds is all it takes for your ears to perk up when listening to the video, then by 0:42 seconds when the exhausts spit out their unburnt fuel you’re left in no doubt – Audi’s newest product promo hits the nail squarely on the head.

The new R8 V10 plus is a 542bhp coupé with soul in its DNA, zero to 62mph in 3.5 seconds, a top speed of 197mph and a list price of £124,675 make it the most expensive Audi ever sold, but also the most charismatic.

With a kerb weight of 1,570 kg, double wishbone front and rear suspension and standard carbon ceramic brakes it’s also a technical feast of all that Audi’s learned in its 14-year Le Mans campaign.

Evolution on the outside. Revolution on the inside. I’ll say.. (crank the volume up)


Written By

Steve Davies

Steve is an investor, private equity advisor and former Partner at KPMG, PwC and Bain.   Most importantly he's a life-long car enthusiast, mountain biker and active sports enthusiast. He designs and builds technology platforms and is the architect behind Transmission.

More from this author

Try These Next

Stories we think you'll enjoy

Privacy Preference Center

Discover more from Transmission

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading