2017 Audi R8 V10 VS McLaren 570S Comparison

Sometimes, we need to break away from our crossover comparisons and compact car reviews and indulge in a pair of the hottest new players in the almost-supercar segment, the redesigned 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus and McLaren’s Sport Series 570S.

So which of these stunning machines is worthy of your dream-car dollars? Well, it all depends on what you want to do with it…

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[breakingcycles]

The R8 V10 Plus is definitely a supercar. How is a mid-engine V10, 0-60 in the 2 second range, $200, 000, 2-seater considered "almost-supercar"?? I swear Audi doesn't get the respect they deserve sometimes.

[MiningLegendzYT]

"Almost supercar" are you that triggered to not consider these supercars? Maybe your Sienna is a supercar lmao

[TekNeez]

How dare you call these two marvelous engineered machines "almost supercars"?!?! The Audi R8's motor is the same engine as in the Huraćan. Is the Huraćan not a supercar??

[alanjackson]

R8 v10 plus not a super car? It has 610bhp and 200mph....you lost me after that not being credible!

[nevanranasinghe]

The 570s does not have scissor doors! It has dihiedral doors

[johnfunkor]

why are The autoguide videos soo boring even with such exotic cars the videos are very dull and boring ... Craig Cole is probably the only proper car journalist at Autoguide who can make interesting videos

[chrissorreda]

Jesus christ. 2006 called, it wants its shitty car review back.

[MrRhaegar]

The R8 is and has always been my dream car.

[tmat]

"Almost Super"?! You're a very funny guy! Lol.

[rauda]

Mustang type car- sports car
Huracán type car- super car
Laferrari type car- hypercar
Egg one:1- megacar

[RicanSoldierBoy]

"Almost" super car? So confused

[sweiboi]

The funny part is that he totally praised the 570S at first and then all the negativity for the R8. And in the end, the praised 570S lost against the R8. Make Up Your Goddamn Mind AutoGuide 😂😂. I personally would choose the R8 V10 Plus

[ChristopherWalkenActor]

This review is so boring I can't even watch the whole thing. Thumbs down and move on.

[benkrapf]

Holy shit now. Every other proper driver who's reviewed these cars says the R8 gets old, while you could daily the 570S for years and not get bored.

[aphaedes]

both of them are my dream cars and both of them are beautiful as hell

[michaellui]

great review👍👍I will buy lamborgani huracan before r8 or 570

[coureurdebois]

Mclaren wins hands down. RWD, V8, light weight, more unique, and its orange.

[skylerssupercarlife]

If these 2 dont even qualify to be called supercars, then I don't know what to think.

[tantemarianne]

the mclaren a brilliant car, but that audi wins for me

[jjuhring]

Many haters and shit-talkers posting comments, so here's some honest feedback... both good and bad.
On the good side: Great couple of cars to review. Yes, they are expensive but not completely out of reach of someone who's made some good business decisions and the kids are now out of the house. Making entertaining and interesting car review videos is difficult, especially when the bar is set high by folks like the original top gear team, Carlos Lago at MT, and Chris Harris. Jonathan, you actually do fine in front of the camera.
On the bad side: The purpose of these cars is not driving them on the street. These are high-end track cars that happen to be street legal. With power to weight ratios of around 2.5 kilos per HP, we all know they are going to be quicker than nearly every other car on the road. Therefore this review is desperately in need of some track testing footage, preferably with a highly skilled driver at the wheel. At a minimum you needed a closed road with some high speed video. We got none of that!
As a result, what we're left with is a regular guy telling us things about these cars like seat comfort, steering wheel buttons, and outward visibility. All things we can see and hear at our local dealership or at a car show.
Sorry Jonathan but you didn't present anything that every single viewer didn't already know about both of these cars.

Hopefully you take this feedback seriously and work to improve the AutoGuide video review product.