Coupe (2007 to 2015)

The Audi R8 Type 42 Coupe (2007–2015) is the definitive modern classic supercar, marking Audi’s first entry into the mid-engine segment with a design that has remained remarkably timeless. Available in both the high-revving 4.2L V8 and the Lamborghini-derived 5.2L V10, the Coupe is prized for its "sideblade" aesthetic and its choice of a gated 6-speed manual or the S-tronic dual-clutch transmission (which replaced the earlier, clunkier R-tronic in the 2013 facelift). In the 2026 Australian market, the Type 42 Coupe is a high-desirability asset for a buyer pool of "analog" enthusiasts and collectors who view it as a more usable and reliable alternative to its Italian cousins. Market value for the V8 Coupe in Australia typically ranges from $85,000 to $125,000 AUD, while the more potent V10 Coupe commands between $145,000 and $190,000 AUD. The absolute pinnacle of desirability remains the gated manual V10 Plus, which can exceed $240,000 AUD at specialist auctions like Collecting Cars or Lloyds, as purists seek to secure the last of the naturally aspirated, manual-shift Audi supercars.

The Audi R8 Type 42 Coupe (2007–2015) is the definitive modern classic supercar, marking Audi’s first entry into the mid-engine segment with a design that has remained remarkably timeless. Available in both the high-revving 4.2L V8 and the Lamborghini-derived 5.2L V10, the Coupe is prized for its "sideblade" aesthetic and its choice of a gated 6-speed manual or the S-tronic dual-clutch transmission (which replaced the earlier, clunkier R-tronic in the 2013 facelift). In the 2026 Australian marke… Read more