Audi R8 (Gen 2) — RossDrives

Verdict

A

BHP

602 bhp

0–60

3.1 s

Top speed

205 mph

MPG

16 mpg

Used

$95,000-$200,000

Strengths

5.2 V10 NA character is now extinct
More usable daily than a Huracán
Reliability is genuinely Audi-level

Weaknesses

No manual ever offered (Gen 2)
RWD variant deletes Quattro safety net
Discontinued — no factory parts pipeline long-term

Notable tech

MSS shared with Lamborghini Huracán
5.2 NA V10 (latest tune in V10 Performance)
7-speed DCT (S Tronic)
Quattro standard, RWD added 2018
Magnetic Ride dampers

Common issues

Lambo-shared throttle body actuator failures
DCT mechatronic at high mileage
Carbon-ceramic disc cracking on track use

Used-market budget

$125,000

Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.