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Audi R8 to get "one more adventure" in short film that you can help make

Fans can vote on different aspects of the film, like the location and opening shot.
By Brian Potter 13 September 2023
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Audi teases "something special" for outgoing R8 on 12 September

Audi seems to be saying farewell to the R8 in an exciting way.
By Brian Potter 07 September 2023
13:49 Races and Chases UK: Watch Audi R8 GT drag race R8 Spyder with AWD, RWD R8 coupe

UK: Watch Audi R8 GT drag race R8 Spyder with AWD, RWD R8 coupe

The end is nearing for Audi’s supercar.
By Brian Potter 30 August 2023
15:02 Races and Chases UK: See Audi S1 Hoonitron smoke tyres in drag race with R8, RS E-Tron GT

UK: See Audi S1 Hoonitron smoke tyres in drag race with R8, RS E-Tron GT

Ken Block's former ride has gobs of power, but using it isn't so easy.
By Brian Potter 22 August 2023
18:28 Races and Chases UK: See tuned Nissan GT-R with 1,000 bhp drag race 900-bhp 911 Turbo S, 950-bhp R8

UK: See tuned Nissan GT-R with 1,000 bhp drag race 900-bhp 911 Turbo S, 950-bhp R8

The GT-R might have the most power, but it’s also the heaviest car in the fight.
By Brian Potter 18 August 2023
Manufacturing / Production Audi says farewell to the R8 with a final lap at Monterey Car Week

Audi says farewell to the R8 with a final lap at Monterey Car Week

The Audi R8 will take its final lap around the storied Laguna Seca raceway during the annual Monterey Car Week.
By Brian Potter 09 August 2023
UK: Audi RS 6 Performance Avant vs Audi R8: Which wins a drag race?

UK: Audi RS 6 Performance Avant vs Audi R8: Which wins a drag race?

A supercar goes toe-to-toe with a supercar in an estate’s clothing.
By Brian Potter 13 July 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning Audi R8 supercharged to 830 bhp by VF Engineering

Audi R8 supercharged to 830 bhp by VF Engineering

The supercharger kit starts at £24,900.
By Anthony Karr 08 July 2023
05:13 Races and Chases See Tesla Model S Plaid spar with 1,400-bhp Audi R8 at drag strip

See Tesla Model S Plaid spar with 1,400-bhp Audi R8 at drag strip

Can the Tesla Model S Plaid ever be beaten in a drag race?
By Brian Potter 25 April 2023
Races and Chases Audi R8 with gated manual at full throttle on Autobahn is automotive nirvana

Audi R8 with gated manual at full throttle on Autobahn is automotive nirvana

The naturally aspirated supercar hits 163 mph and 8,000 rpm.
By Brian Potter 10 April 2023
Supercars Audi R8 with five-cylinder turbo engine, RWD, manual gearbox was once considered

Audi R8 with five-cylinder turbo engine, RWD, manual gearbox was once considered

It had more torque than the V10 and would've been offered with the dual-clutch auto as well.
By Brian Potter 01 April 2023
01:21 Classics See Lamborghini Miura cruise with Porsche, Audi, McLaren in anniversary video

See Lamborghini Miura cruise with Porsche, Audi, McLaren in anniversary video

The automaker is celebrating 60 years since the Miura debuted.
By Brian Potter 16 February 2023
07:31 Races and Chases Ford Mustang GT battles gated Audi R8, Ferrari F430 in drag races

Ford Mustang GT battles gated Audi R8, Ferrari F430 in drag races

The Mustang is the heaviest of the bunch.
By Anthony Alaniz 04 February 2023
13:10 Races and Chases UK: Audi R8 drag races itself in RWD vs AWD duel on an indoor ski slope

UK: Audi R8 drag races itself in RWD vs AWD duel on an indoor ski slope

Winter tyres make a substantial difference.
By Anthony Alaniz 29 October 2022
Official Audi R8 V10 GT RWD revealed as the supercar’s swan song

Audi R8 V10 GT RWD revealed as the supercar’s swan song

15 are allocated for the UK.
By Brian Potter 04 October 2022
Supercars AI-designed supercars appear to come from nightmarish dystopian future

AI-designed supercars appear to come from nightmarish dystopian future

These cars aren't the prettiest things but they certainly appear exotic.
By Brian Potter 03 October 2022
Rumours Audi R8 electric successor coming in 2025 on Porsche platform - report

Audi R8 electric successor coming in 2025 on Porsche platform - report

It could be mechanically related to the 718 EV.
By Brian Potter 12 September 2022
10:57 Races and Chases UK: Audi R8 RWD battles Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT with AWD in drag races

UK: Audi R8 RWD battles Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT with AWD in drag races

The Porsche makes way more power, but it’s heavier, too.
By Brian Potter 01 September 2022
12:49 Races and Chases UK: Audi R8 drag races RS Q E-Tron Dakar rally car in EV vs ICE battle

UK: Audi R8 drag races RS Q E-Tron Dakar rally car in EV vs ICE battle

The RS Q E-Tron makes a wild sound.
By Brian Potter 23 August 2022
08:43 Races and Chases UK: AWD BMW M5 with turbo V8 races naturally aspirated Audi R8 V10 RWD

UK: AWD BMW M5 with turbo V8 races naturally aspirated Audi R8 V10 RWD

The BMW has more power, but the Audi is lighter.
By Brian Potter 12 August 2022
09:31 Races and Chases UK: Chevy Corvette faces 911, Audi R8 in a lopsided RWD drag race

UK: Chevy Corvette faces 911, Audi R8 in a lopsided RWD drag race

You probably know which is the runaway winner here, but how about the other two?
By Brian Potter 30 May 2022
14:36 Races and Chases Hop inside straight-piped Audi R8 V10 RWS for a fast Nürburgring lap

Hop inside straight-piped Audi R8 V10 RWS for a fast Nürburgring lap

Loud pipes save lives.
By Brian Potter 13 May 2022
Rumours Audi R8 could get V10 performance RS final edition with 650 bhp - report

Audi R8 could get V10 performance RS final edition with 650 bhp - report

We've seen spy photos of an R8 wearing all kinds of aero upgrades.
By Brian Potter 19 April 2022
00:55 Crashes / Wrecks Audi R8 crashing hard reminds us that drag races are still dangerous

Audi R8 crashing hard reminds us that drag races are still dangerous

And that's why they shouldn't be done on public thoroughfares.
By Brian Potter 21 March 2022
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