Highlights

Full service history with Audi main dealers and independent marque specialists
Well-documented service record
Recent comprehensive maintenance including new suspension struts and brake pads
Brilliant red with custom matte black metallic racing decals
Private 'R8' plate included in the sale
Only 59,000 miles from new

The Appeal

"Supercars are tricky. All the things that make them great on sunny days in the Tuscan hills make them utter pigs in Shepherd’s Bush on a dark, wet Wednesday. They steam up. They pop. They bang. They growl. They won’t fit through gaps. You can’t see out properly. And they are uncomfortable.

"The R8, though, has always been different. It feels normal. The cockpit is big. Everything is where you expect it to be and it all works. It can traverse speed humps without leaving 40% of its undersides behind. It’s quiet. It’s unruffled."

- Jeremy Clarkson on the R8 V10 5.2 FSI S Tronic, 2013

As he so often does, Mr Clarkson has hit the nail on the head with the R8. It's not your usual supercar, the sort of vehicle that doesn't work in the real world. The R8 was something entirely new and remains unique for that very reason to this day. That's why it has earned a spot on your driveway.

This would be a great example to buy. This 2013 V10-engined R8 comes with full service history and just 58,000 miles under its belt. The car has been subject to copious recent maintenance, including a service less than 1,000 miles ago, with new front suspension struts and rear brake pads. With an MOT until June 2025, this sensible supercar is ready for a new custodian.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in November 2013
Full service history with Audi and independent specialists
Recent service in June 2023, including oil and filter change for the S Tronic gearbox
New front suspension struts and rear brake pads in June 2023
Air conditioning service and various repairs in May 2022
HPI clear according to the vendor
Comes with two keys and all the owner’s manuals
Private plate (photographed) included in the sale

The Condition

Paintwork has benefited from a stage 1 paint correction and ceramic coating
Custom matte black metallic racing decals, wing mirrors, and roof
Interior presents superbly with no notable defects reported
Wheels and tyres all in very smart condition
All controls and instrumentation are reported to function correctly
The vendor informs us that they can arrange for the car to be professionally wrapped in a colour of your choice (Ibis White, Suzuka, Nardo, Kemora Grey etc) for £2,200, if the red is not for you

Sensible supercar it may be, but that doesn't mean the R8 looks any less dramatic. Resplendent in red and adorned with custom matte black metallic racing decals, wing mirrors, and roof, this car really looks the part. As you will observe in the photographs, it looks very indeed and with so few miles on the clock, this R8 has accrued very little in the way of wear.

The Mechanics

5.2-litre V10
Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
Quattro four-wheel-drive system
Recent service, including oil and filter change for the S Tronic gearbox
New front suspension struts and rear brake pads installed in June 2023
Recent vacuum pipe replacement in July 2023
Air conditioning serviced in May 2022

With 525 horsepower sent to all four wheels via the super-capable Quattro system and lightning-fast S Tronic gearbox, this is a seriously quick machine. As many road testers found out, Jeremy Clarkson included, these are supremely usable cars that could readily be driven every day. Recently serviced and complete with a long MOT, this example is ready to enjoy.

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