Audi R8 Review: BETTER Than A Lambo Huracan? | 4K 

Fun fact: it’s not Audi using Lambo’s V10 engine, it’s Lambo using Audi’s V10 engine.

“R8 is the thinking man's Lamborghini” Couldn't have said it better myself !

I'm thoroughly disappointed with Audi discontinuing the R8. I remember well when I'd drive from work back home and park my car next to my neighbours Gen1 R8. Boy was that a beautiful car.. Even my friends, who'd drop by my house occasionally, would just look at that R8 and remain speechless. Farewell oh R8. You shall be missed dearly..

Honestly Rory, you are a fabulous motoring journalist! Your reviews are what the motoring world needs!

His description of this car has made feel like I am in the drivers seat. Well done. The R8, V10 will be missed

Hands down, he is the best reviewer, fun, insightful, trustworthy and a tracksuit!

6:22 when you said it goes from benign to beast, you should've said from benign to bananas. too good of an opportunity to miss especially considering the car was yellow too lol

I placed my order for one in November of last year, got 1 of 1 Audi Exclusive interior too. Can't wait! I love the R8. Amazing video.

Still one of my favorite supercars to exist. The simple and elegant design is just so sexy and feels very timeless. Even the older models don't look old.

Let's be honest, if you can afford 146k, you can afford 164k.

THANK GOD he made a video about this car. I want an R8 and I hope whoever wants one will someday have the oppertunity to get one. It’s my dream car ever

The R8 will always be my favourite car ❤️ I really hope that they make a crazy final edition like the rumours suggest!

It's truly amazing what Audi chooses to skimp on quality. They were one of the first to use the fake exhausts and now they put a bunch of fake ports and vents that aren't necessary. Whatever, the V10 is what it's all about and it's NOICE!

I've literally just ordered an R8 and I'm going to feel very foolish in 10 minutes if Rory doesn't give it his seal if approval

The old R8 looked way better and more futuristic than this TT looking 1, it looked like a super car!

I've always liked the R8 and the 911 because they are understated.

Much Appreciated AutoTrader team, keep up the good work

Amazing review, very well put together and addresses many of the things we take into consideration when we provide software for these engines, there are a few bits of information or a follow up video I could contribute to if wanted, for example, the ecu on the R8 (which we provide calibrations for) has certain limitations that don't allow it to output the same exact numbers as the other versions using this engine even in NA form, this can be delimited and then further tuned for a bit of a higher output, also, the standing rev limiter, pedal response as well as a few other adjustments that even only through software would greatly improve the driving experience. Obviously when you start adding hardware anything would be possible, twinturbos, superchargers, etc. but only a software upgrade on the ECU and TCU would arguably make it a quite different experience.

Are we gonna ignore that beautiful exhaust to background music transition 9:39 … 🔥

He mentioned that if you wanted to change from manual back to auto, you need to move the central gear lever to manual then back. All you need to do is tap on the central gear change lever down once it it throws it back in auto mode. I agree with him on the central screen. When I reverse, it would have been nicer to have another screen to see where you’re backing up. The camera displays where the speedometer is and depending on the angle of the wheel on reverse, it can block the screen. Great video!

Brilliant video mate. Your vernacular and Choice of words is GOLD‼️👌🏼

Another show stopper review and love your input on the Audi. Job well done. Rory you are one of the top in the business. 👏👏👏

Lived in my friends 2008 model V8Tfsi R8 , that too in India. Had Tubi exhaust as well. It was so very liveable every day even in country like India where we don't have silk roads. Can live with the humps and bumps easily. And if you put the foot down, instantly screams and launches you. It's very practical like a porsche. The brakes, standard are more than enough for city but if you take to track for fun even once in 6 months , you have a max of 7 laps before you get a brake temp warning. So carbon makes sense.

Great Video Rory :) It's exactly why I own a 2018 R8 V10 Plus :) I go on regular car club runs up here in Scotland and as much as I love drooling over the proper exotica that often turn up when we reach our destination most of the drivers look like nervous wrecks lol. I always come away thinking damn this car is good! And let's remember, 2018 pre-face lifts, no OPF/GPF and no soft limiter. Pops, bangs and screams and oh sweet lord with an aftermarket exhaust yer putting lambos to shame lol It's all about that engine!!!!! Love it.

Always love Rory’s reviews

Another great review Rory. Great job!

*When you see budget Lambo replacement in the thumbnail and you google the R8 to find out its 111k which isn't your idea of budget* 🤣🤣

Another great review from you Rory. I love the R8.

This was a great video. Cheers

I love your video reviews. Great work 👏 👍

Took this or another like it out on a track day with many another cars. If I’m correct when you take your foot off the peddle it will keep that speed around the corner without slowing. Amazing experience

Rory is awesome at car reviews. Literally watched almost all his car reviews.

Love your videos keep up the good work brother!

Excellent review of the formidable Audi R8! The Type 4S is a wonderful evolution of the original 2007 Type 42, a modern legend. The V10 sounds glorious, all engine, no assistance! I'll definitely miss this car when it's gone.

I watch a lot of car reviews....you're a natural man. I always enjoy your take.

It's always a pleasure watching your reviews. 🎉

What a way to start February I see good content 🔥🔥

Awesome video, simply love it👍🏻👍🏻

Excellent review Rory!

Another great review! I ordered a 2023 RWD Spyder for many reasons Rory shared. Incredible performance, yet civilized enough to drive for a weekend getaway.

AutoTrder videos are genuinley cinematic masterpeices

I had to like this video twice becuase it was so good!. Rory you're a masterclass motorjournalist! 👏

Great car , sad to see it go . Best every day usable supercar . But, that first edition ,with that manual gated shifter was the best version , it can't be beaten IMHO , even today !!

Agreed! Thx for vid! 👍🏼

Yudaa Best MotorCar Review, Handsdown💯! I always wait for the next one🤗🤗🤗

I always enjoy Rory’s presentations. He is refreshing.

Great videos always

Awesome ..it has a great design inside out..love that paint job too...one of my favorite cars V10

Another great review from Mr Reid👍🏾

That bgm at end is 🔥🔥🔥♥️

A super car you can use daily.. what's not to like.. Another great review Rory!

Had the R8, now the Lambo, same platform, most people won't notice the performance difference but the characteristics are completely different. R8 is great if you want a true daily but if you want an aggressive weekend warrior, the Lambo hands down. Every drive is an event!

Dude, 30 secs and I've already hitten the like button. Keep it like this, guys!

The first Generation Audi R8 with the gated manual and the first Audi R8 V10 will always be my favourite Audi ever. The defined the supercar rule book when the first generation Audi R8 came out

Another great review 👍🏾

Superb Review!

Completely agree, I would buy the R8 hands down.... And "yes" he has become one of the worlds greatest car reviewers

The quietness thats something i would definitely go for.

I made a cup of nespresso and was wondering what am I missing until I got notified that Rory the king is BACK!!!

Brilliant review.

Rory I’m afraid you got it wrong on the Manual gear change faff ! one flick back on the gear lever gets sport mode & press either paddle & its straight in sport manual.I know I’ve got one & I love it ❤️

great video! RS3 video soon?

Great review as ever Rory 👍 I do personally love the R8

The Audi R8 will go down as a modern classic. What a car.

Brilliant review

Great review as always. I don't know if i'd take this over a new NSX type S though.

That last line hit it right on the nail

That V10 sound 🔥

On the button again rory!! , cheers 👍

I have so much respect for you, Rory 🤜🏿🤛🏿

This is something I have known for years and he is presenting it now.

Sir please one video on Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren review please sir request 🙏❤️.... please

Great review

I love the cinematography!!!

Fantastic review

Keep it going Rori, You are one of my favourite without a doubt...

Great review...very indepth! This was like reading the manual but more fun :) Do people even read manuals anymore though...lol. Great job on your video :)

God, this car is beautiful. I love it in yellow. I think if i had the money i would buy it in this colour and with a red interior.

It's a sad day indeed when we find out that Audi are planning to stop making the R8. I have always like this car & the sound of that V10 engine is incredible! Thank you Rory for another interesting & informative review........I want one in that colour please!🤗

I agree I have one and love it

7:24 I don’t see a problem when I shift from manual to auto in it. I just flick the center clutch down and it’s easy as that. I have not experienced 911s so I can’t really critique his opinion, I was just adding on that it isn’t as hard as it sounds and it is do able on a track.

Put some subtle stripes on the bonnet and it could really improve the look of the front end.

The first R8 was the classiest, sleekest looking super car ever

Your videos are insane. Literally you can convince someone to buy any car😌🤣…great one

The r8 has gradually gone down looks wise. The 1st gen was a beauty. The designers have not even come close to matching the 1st gens looks let alone make it better with the consecutive generations

Great job

I agree mate, love the R8, but personally I'd have the pre face lift model without the moustache.

Great video sir, I feel your channel is so much underrated on this car platform. Can wait to see more super car review videos from you. Keep up the great work and have a good one 👍🏻🔥🔥🔥

Rory - always liked you in top gear and now like you more in these reviews. Thanks, let me share my 2 cents. I think the whole video is meant to prove that R8 is a softer Lambo Huracan which is correct but there is more to R8 which wasn't fully shown here. 1) This UK version of 2022 R8 Performance Quattro is missing so many things including more aggressive carbon exterior and most importantly Sport Exhaust (which are standard in US/Canada) 2) UK versions did screw things up by adding particle filter, soft limit etc. 3) You probably didn't push the car enough, just to show how different this is from Huracan. 4) The cost difference between R8 and Huracan is not shown properly. In US, the RWD R8 (562 HP) starts at $148K and a fully loaded Quattro R8 (610 HP) can go up to $220K. Huracan RWD (602 HP) starts at $270K and a loaded Huracan AWD easily will hit $350K. So the price difference is huge. 5) About the manual mode, it is very simple. You just push the gear knob to right (in left side driving) and you will be in manual mode. You are right, R8 is a car which is benign in comfort mode (which Hurcan doesn't have) but can go beast put in Dynamic or Race mode. With sport exhaust, R8 performance Quattro makes awesome sound with pops and crackles. How do I know? I have a 2020 R8 V10 Performance Quattro (which has no soft limit, no particle filter etc). I also liked when you said, R8 is a thinking man's Lambo! Anyways, thanks for the great content and I am a huge fan of you!

Amazing video

This is one of the best car reviewers of all time period

Theres some corrections worth noting here... First Audi owns/controls Lamborghini, secondly the Huracan/Gallardo are based on the R8 which came first. The Huracan is a hardcore/extreme R8, its a disservice to the R8 to call it a budget Huracan when the reality is that the Huracan is overpriced R8. The subtleties may miss many but its truly worth noting, to the Lambos credit its a bit lighter but its quite a bit more uncomfortable as well.

I was on r8 Spyder Tour. Great car. Special in Alps.

The editor did a good job the video it self looks amazing who ever did it good job.

in the uk, the price diference is 17k, in brazil, the diference is more than 138k, the r8 cost around 200k (1.5m BRL) and the huracan cost 370k (2.7m BRL)

Personally I might have a biased opinion since I have a huracan at the moment, but I didn’t like the R8 on the track when compared to the Huracan in terms of gear ratios and also I found controlling it slightly difficult. But again if you have to compare which one is better in terms of a daily and usability stand point it’ll be the R8 due to its ample availability of tech and smoother design language making it easier to drive around.

This has been my dream car ever since the first gen came out.

Rory at it again!

Mr Rory when are you going to try the Swedish vava vooom the best of best, I'm talking Konniggseg?

I love your reviews