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The Audi R8, built to take your breath away. Audi’s leading designers have pushed the boundaries of racing technology, futuristic construction and luxury refinement to deliver a genuine masterpiece.

Audi R8 consumer reviews by year of make: 2007  2011 

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Spyder 2010 - They said it couldn’t be done, but when Audi first launched the R8 in 2007, it took critics and consumers by surprise. Could a volume manufacturer, even one that operates in the premium sector, really build a supercar that could be taken seriously by the petrolhead cognoscenti? Remarkably, the answe [...]

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5.2 FSI Quattro - How do you improve on a car as good as the R8? Well, if you’re Audi, you replace the 4.2-litre V8 with an even more awesome V10. Yes, Audi has seen fit to up the power on the R8 by fitting a version of the V10 found in the RS6 and Lamborghini Gallardo. The rest of the package is pretty much as you’d [...]

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The Audi R8 is a head-turner, even the Italian supercars don’t grab as much attention as our R8 did on test. The R8 has a menace to it that other cars just don’t have, it has a powerful stance and even the rear of the car evokes power wrapped in beauty. The flagship car from the German maker was ins [...]

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Audi R8 consumer car reviews

Rick James, United States of America

Audi R8 2011

5 star review

Absolutely love it, perfect driving machine, awesome.

Submitted: 13/06/2011 08:57:22 | ID: 7844

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Tia, England

Audi R8 2007

5 star review

Great little car.

Submitted: 28/02/2011 11:04:20 | ID: 7238

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Ketan, England

Audi R8 Sports Quattro 2007

5 star review

The Audi A8 is an excellent car and has lived up to all my expectations. I have owned BMWs and Mercs but they do not compare to this car in terms of comfort, all-round driving and equipment. Bought it from Audi in Cambridge and the service from the dealer was outstanding.

Submitted: 30/01/2008 09:25:59 | ID: 984

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Paul Bates, Cornwall

Audi R8 4.2 V8 2007

4 star review

Fun, fabulous car with space age looks make this a excellent sport car for someone who wants a safe yet thrilling drive.

Submitted: 05/11/2007 09:23:30 | ID: 502

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