R8 (2006 to 2024)

Introduced in 2006, the Audi R8 was Audi’s first true mid-engine supercar, developed with direct influence from the brand’s Le Mans–winning R8 LMP race cars, and quickly became a defining halo model for Audi Sport. Offered across two generations, the R8 was powered exclusively by naturally aspirated V8 and V10 engines, paired with either a gated manual (early cars) or Audi’s R tronic / S tronic dual-clutch transmissions, delivering everyday usability with genuine supercar performance. Body styles included Coupe and Spyder, with standout variants such as the V10 Plus, V10 Performance, R8 GT, and R8 LMS race cars reinforcing its motorsport credibility. Total global production is estimated at around 45,000 units before production ended in 2024. In the Australian market, the R8 was officially sold and has become one of the most respected modern exotics, with values driven by V10 engines, manual transmissions (Gen 1 premium), limited editions, low kilometres, and condition, as buyers increasingly recognise the R8 as the last of the naturally aspirated, analogue-feeling supercars of its era.