Used Sports Cars: Audi R8 – Sports Cars

I remember like it was a road test yesterdayAudi R8 in my favorite car magazine, and also the first time I saw it live, at the Bologna Motor Show. The side carbon bar that cuts the car in half is a detail that has always driven me crazy and, unfortunately, has not been developed further. new generation R8.

Browsing through the mileage sites, we found that you can take home a well-maintained Audi R8 for € 50-60k in the V8 version.

DAILY SPORT

TheAudi R8 it's not just the stage presence of a supercar - it's actually one Lamborghini Gallardo dressed like an Audi - but it's also a car that can be used every day. That said, I'm not saying it's as practical as a BMW 3 Series, but it's not a cruiser either. Dimensions are generally indicated, visibility is acceptable. Even the dampers make the R8 fly over bumps, and the cabin is comfortable and neatly finished.

ONE HEART V8

Behind the two front seatsThe Audi R8 is powered by a naturally aspirated 8-liter V4.2 engine. Audi RS4 (now old) with 430 hp and 430 Nm of torque, available in the range from 4.500 to 6.000 rpm.

Traction is not breathtaking, but the increase to 8.000 rpm is impressive, and the lighter kilogram than the version equipped with the 5.2-liter V10 makes the V8 version more agile and balanced.: The first R8 series goes from 0 to 100 km / h in 4,3. 300 seconds and reaches a top speed of XNUMX km / h.

DRIVENESS

Although there are four rings of the House of Zuffenhausen on the bonnet,Audi R8 does a story in itself. Its character and handling are far from the Quattro drive concept. In fact, despite the four-wheel drive, the power is mostly transferred to the rear axle, making the car oversteer and ... extremely fun.

The same goes for the steering and chassis: the first is direct and feedback, and the second is sewn and sharpened, all reinforced by a manual transmission with an H-shaped grille and aluminum handle; pleasure for the eyes and fingertips. Optionally, you can also choose with a robotic gearbox R-Tronik, quick and dry in changes, but also grumpy at low speeds.

PRICE OF USED MODELS

And here's the most interesting thing: from 45 to 65 thousand euros you can find many copies in excellent condition, depending on the year and mileage. Don't be scared Km: V8 is from this point of view a (reliable) "tractor", even if it eats a lot of oil - a typical engine defect. old 4.2 V8 Audi... It is better to choose copies with certified coupons and, possibly, with a manual transmission, more reliable and, why not, even more beautiful to drive. But this is a matter of taste.

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