Audi R8 V8 review - see why it's a £40,000 bargain supercar!
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The Audi R8 V8 is an instant classic. When it was released in 2007 it showed that Audi could build a genuine rival to the Porsche 911.
With a mid-mounted 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 with 420hp combined with Quattro all-wheel drive, the R8 had the performance to match its futuristic looks. A few years later the addition of the 5.2-litre V10 from the Lamborghini Gallardo transformed the R8 from a sports car into a supercar.
In this video I review this 2007 version of the R8, talk through common faults to look out for as part of a buying guide, take it for a drive and see how quick the it can accelerate from 0-60mph.
my tuned 2005 4.2l Audi S4 does 0-60 in 5.0 😅, although it is an auto and im sure this R8 could do a lot better run with a new clutch and better conditions
It shouldn’t really be a question to buy an r8, it should be “ when I buy an r8” In other words... yes Matt, but one
Let's see how many subscribers can I get from this video
I run performance and supercar road rally events and everyone's always so shocked when I tell them I've never had points! 😂 Audi's infotainment systems felt dated when they were new! At least it's a simple job to swap it out. You priced very high for those jobs, a clutch job on this is £1k at almost any indy inc. parts. The mag suspension is expensive, around £2500 inc. parts, but you can convert to standard suspension and have it coded out.
Looks so much nicer than the newer designs
Get the V8
A bargain at 40,000 quid ,but you need another 40K to maintain and replace parts,just saying...
Definitely a futur classic but I'd spend the extra money on the v10
Get one and let Yanni wrap it!!
Get one that car is amazing I'd rather get the audi than the tesla model s
Actually DONT EVER TOUCH IT... 🤣🤣🤣
Then gear changes be so slow
I'd much rather see someone else driving that car than own it myself... so I can see it and say ' yep, that was nice' and get on with the rest of my day with more money in the ba
Or buy a f10 m5 for 5 k cheaper that is also faster
Damn bro you work
hahahahaa me as a german, when Matt everytime tries to speak german with culture 😆
3 youtubers comment in this video
I do love this car. Super nice!
Love your reviews,no bull just straight as it is,great stuff.
Nice car but not really aupercar performance, same in straight line as my m140. Which, if I had 40k I'd have the 140 for 20k and 20k left for a new Aprilia RSV4 1100 thankyou very much :)
Even though it has a V8 underneath, that back glass still has heater wires 🤔
Yes we know it's the 2007 R8
orrr just get an f type v6
I honestly love the car and especially that gated shifter being a Manual Elitist! Though I'm quite surprised to learn it's slower to 60mph than my 2014 WRX 5-speed. Before a tune, I was getting 4.6 on the 0-60 in a sedan with a huge trunk. I'd love to catch one at the Tail of the Dragon and see if it can keep up, lol.
I could afford to buy one but it’s the maintenance that worries me
Well obviously you should get one! My wife who doesn't really care at all about cars and drives a diesel Skoda still ranks this as her dream car ever since she first saw one. There definitely is a timelessness to them.
Nfs Carbon
I'd much rather see someone else driving that car than own it myself... so I can see it and say ' yep, that was nice' and get on with the rest of my day with more money in the bank.
New Audio system=£400....Aux cable=£2 and your phone battery lasts longer too.
I thought Alan Partridge drove a Lexus?
It's a Bargain!! Until it breaks and your in debt.
Get one! My dream car ever since it was released! One day I will own one, just need to work another 20 years at this rate to even be able to consider it 😭🤣
Love your chanel. Great video,great car. One day i will do review on one like this as well.
I think that you should get one. It would be great for content and they are very cheap for a supercar!
You shouldnt get 1 car u have to get moreeee
Mats almost becoming yianni with all his cars.
Matt, pone este canal es Español porfa!!! Saludos desde Argentina.
Dream car right here, as long as you got the cash to maintain it
Yes get one
Love Audi's design language from that period. Not a big fan of the current one.
I could afford to buy one but it’s the maintenance that worries me
Love the content keep it up
Definitely get one
I didnt know English talk in miles??? WTF? Americanized? You stupid people, i stop watching your shows. Miles??? LOOOOL
Matt. Goodbye to your Porsche, and hello to your new Audi R8 V8
This car was the first supercar that i loved amd first time when i become audi fanboi
this is the exact car that Top gear tested back when it was new
Hi hi
R8 looks as sterile as a hospital corridor, no thanks.
vw i want: this r8 vw i have: 07’ passat
Mats almost becoming yianni with all his cars.
Have you bought it yet?
Buy one
The question is... Base C8 corvette or V8 R8?
As follows ;) 1. R8 future classic. 2. My dream car 3. Buy one!
me with 600 bucks salary: It's a bargain!
We’re you at Clarkson’s farm!?
What is progress ,then ?
In finland here, this costs $150,000 lmao
Those front brake discs arent even that badly priced for a super car. The front brake discs on an astra j vxr are at around £500 per disc 🤣
The other day I watched a carbuyer episode from 2010 with you in 😂
mat definitely snap one up while they are cheap
hehe looks like a fancy version of my b7 audi a4 :)
Get mat armstrong on here mat watson 👍👍
How much is servicing, tyres, parts etc??? Might only be 40k but what’s the point if you still can’t afford to run it?
Did he just change gears without pressing in clutch? O_O
Hello from Kazakhstan🇰🇿
Have you bought it yet?
Looks way better than the new one!
Get one
I was shopping for an everyday super/luxurycar back in November 2020 and it was between the r8, i8, gran turismo. In the end guess which one I bough
@Jaheim Williams lol thanks, it was the doors and oddly enough it felt faster than the other two with much better economy that made me buy it
@Teletubby Po oh i was joking the i8 is actually really good man well done on you
@Jaheim Williams nope I bought the i8
i8 because it’s an awesome car
I think the design of this car is timeless and even much better than the new one.
The breaks are not that good. They are borrowed from the RS4 which makes them unfit for the weight of the R8.
No Mat you're gonna push the prices/desire up!!!
Great car but I’d take a 997 S at this price point
In finland here, this costs $150,000 lmao
Fun fact: this exact same car was on Top Gear Edit: I apologize in advance if I "copied" someone without knowing
Sell the porsche and buy the R8.
is just a tt
Definitely a good buy for that money, but for now i have to stick with my A8 D2 4.2 V8 at least i have the sound and decent HP hahahah
Get it!!!!!!!
Better get a gtr
Too many ads
Looks way better than the new one!
Hello from Kazakhstan🇰🇿
You've now planted the seed in your head. You need to get one. It's nice in blue.
I wish Audi offered this car still. V8. AWD. Manual gear box. This doesn't really exist anymore.
definitely get one just like that, but blue
Don't get it, save your money for the Model S Plaid
Good review
Get one!
I think this is the same car as the one shown in top gear, which is very cool seworld.info/will/pZmps6yVrKdokok/video
Definitely a good buy for that money, but for now i have to stick with my A8 D2 4.2 V8 at least i have the sound and decent HP hahahah
Sell the porsche and buy the R8.
0:57 a bit of excited Joe Swanson there lol
Wow, you've said enough to put me off.... beautiful car though.
40k bargain for a 14 years old car and how many issues? Sounds like a money pit! Plus 40k car or 40k paid off house haha!
I LOVE THE AUDI R8!!!!!
Can you review an ALPINA B7 ?
If the buyer has any inkling of the folly he is committing, he would be offering not more than 12.000, hoping he will be able to secure spare parts below the price if a new VW Polo.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Creepy. Was just talking with a friend yesterday about him getting a 1st gen r8 and build up the 4.2 to b8.5 rs5 performance, or just jump to turbo/ super charge it.
Get the v10 spider
GET IT MATT DO IT
Mat go for it...Not only it's a beautiful looking beast..but also a fantastic thing to own..A true Future Classic..And ofcourse the manual shift gearbox..that makes it a proper supercar 👍
Absolutely get one. Now I'm gonna have to get one too, thanks a lot Mat lol
Still remember why its my dream car Saw a documentary on it, and it was so cool, i didnt want a ferrari or a lambo or a bugatti just wanted this
I´d recommend the second gen R8 V8, 2014 and up V8 R8 are much more reliable (the best way to know is by the exhaust, gen 2 R8 all have the oval tailpipes). If u want a V10 R8, either get a gen 1 manual or a one with S-tronic.
Id have that but with the Lambo V10!
What kind of insurance do you have Matt?