Type 4S (2016 to 2024)

The Audi R8 Type 4S (2016–2024) represents the high-tech, razor-edged final chapter of Audi’s mid-engine supercar, famously sharing its core architecture and sonorous 5.2L V10 with the Lamborghini Huracán. This generation moved exclusively to the lightning-fast 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission and introduced radical aerodynamic leaps in the V10 Plus and Performance trims, alongside the rare, rear-wheel-drive RWS and RWD variants. In the 2026 Australian market, the Type 4S is a high-desirability target for the buyer pool of supercar collectors and weekend driving enthusiasts, as it marks the definitive end of the naturally aspirated V10 era. Resale desirability is particularly focused on the late-model Performance Quattro and the limited GT RWD, which are seen as the "last-of-the-line" investments. Market values in Australia reflect this status: early 2016–2018 V10 Coupes are currently trading between $175,000 and $215,000 AUD, while mid-life Performance models command $295,000 to $340,000 AUD. The final 2022–2024 production units and high-spec Spyders remain at the top of the market, with prices frequently exceeding $410,000 AUD for pristine, low-kilometer examples.

The Audi R8 Type 4S (2016–2024) represents the high-tech, razor-edged final chapter of Audi’s mid-engine supercar, famously sharing its core architecture and sonorous 5.2L V10 with the Lamborghini Huracán. This generation moved exclusively to the lightning-fast 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission and introduced radical aerodynamic leaps in the V10 Plus and Performance trims, alongside the rare, rear-wheel-drive RWS and RWD variants. In the 2026 Australian market, the Type 4S is a high-desi… Read more