Peak global sales reached over 5,000 units (Coupe and Spyder) in 2008 ... The final Audi R8 rolled off the production line in 2024, capping a sterling 17-year production run.

With supercar performance comes supercar running costs. Audi claims 22mpg and 21mpg on the combined cycle for the V10 RWD and Quattro respectively, both according to the WLTP regulations.

The R8 V10 and R8 V10 Plus of 2015 were only marginally tardier, managing 0-62mph in 3.4 and 3.2sec, with top speeds of 198 and 205mph respectively. Audi quotes ... The Spyder versions of the ...