Audi R8 Review: BETTER Than A Lambo Huracan? | 4K

If you're shopping for a Lamborghini Huracan, you might also want to consider the Audi R8. Rory breaks down why the latter might be the better of these very similar - yet still incredibly different - supercars.

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[MultiSaffran]

Fun fact: it’s not Audi using Lambo’s V10 engine, it’s Lambo using Audi’s V10 engine.

[ead]

I'm thoroughly disappointed with Audi discontinuing the R8.

I remember well when I'd drive from work back home and park my car next to my neighbours Gen1 R8. Boy was that a beautiful car.. Even my friends, who'd drop by my house occasionally, would just look at that R8 and remain speechless.

Farewell oh R8. You shall be missed dearly..

[sumuqh]

“R8 is the thinking man's Lamborghini”
Couldn't have said it better myself !

[mwongeramwongera]

His description of this car has made feel like I am in the drivers seat. Well done. The R8, V10 will be missed

[gauravsen]

Honestly Rory, you are a fabulous motoring journalist! Your reviews are what the motoring world needs!

[DiverseMentality]

I placed my order for one in November of last year, got 1 of 1 Audi Exclusive interior too. Can't wait! I love the R8. Amazing video.

[moannan]

Hands down, he is the best reviewer, fun, insightful, trustworthy and a tracksuit!

[Nicolas-zqcl]

6:22 when you said it goes from benign to beast, you should've said from benign to bananas. too good of an opportunity to miss especially considering the car was yellow too lol

[ddot]

Still one of my favorite supercars to exist. The simple and elegant design is just so sexy and feels very timeless. Even the older models don't look old.

[joshwalton]

The R8 will always be my favourite car ❤️ I really hope that they make a crazy final edition like the rumours suggest!

[jobdiaz]

THANK GOD he made a video about this car. I want an R8 and I hope whoever wants one will someday have the oppertunity to get one. It’s my dream car ever

[YogisGarage]

It's truly amazing what Audi chooses to skimp on quality. They were one of the first to use the fake exhausts and now they put a bunch of fake ports and vents that aren't necessary. Whatever, the V10 is what it's all about and it's NOICE!

[panavmendiratta]

Much Appreciated AutoTrader team, keep up the good work

[luisandresguevararamirez]

I've always liked the R8 and the 911 because they are understated.

[fracer]

Another show stopper review and love your input on the Audi. Job well done. Rory you are one of the top in the business. 👏👏👏

[frankmabo]

Amazing review, very well put together and addresses many of the things we take into consideration when we provide software for these engines, there are a few bits of information or a follow up video I could contribute to if wanted, for example, the ecu on the R8 (which we provide calibrations for) has certain limitations that don't allow it to output the same exact numbers as the other versions using this engine even in NA form, this can be delimited and then further tuned for a bit of a higher output, also, the standing rev limiter, pedal response as well as a few other adjustments that even only through software would greatly improve the driving experience. Obviously when you start adding hardware anything would be possible, twinturbos, superchargers, etc. but only a software upgrade on the ECU and TCU would arguably make it a quite different experience.

[pummyy]

Lived in my friends 2008 model V8Tfsi R8, that too in India. Had Tubi exhaust as well. It was so very liveable every day even in country like India where we don't have silk roads. Can live with the humps and bumps easily. And if you put the foot down, instantly screams and launches you. It's very practical like a porsche.
The brakes, standard are more than enough for city but if you take to track for fun even once in 6 months, you have a max of 7 laps before you get a brake temp warning. So carbon makes sense.

[cptmorgans]

Great Video Rory :) It's exactly why I own a 2018 R8 V10 Plus :) I go on regular car club runs up here in Scotland and as much as I love drooling over the proper exotica that often turn up when we reach our destination most of the drivers look like nervous wrecks lol. I always come away thinking damn this car is good! And let's remember, 2018 pre-face lifts, no OPF/GPF and no soft limiter. Pops, bangs and screams and oh sweet lord with an aftermarket exhaust yer putting lambos to shame lol It's all about that Love it.

[LoftechUK]

Took this or another like it out on a track day with many another cars. If I’m correct when you take your foot off the peddle it will keep that speed around the corner without slowing. Amazing experience

[njengaalex]

Rory is awesome at car reviews. Literally watched almost all his car reviews.