This V8, Manual Audi R8 Is A Future Classic For The Price Of A TT

After news emerged that Audi might not build another generation of R8, we reckon that the time might be ripe to invest in an early, manual V8
This V8, Manual Audi R8 Is A Future Classic For The Price Of A TT

If Audi really is going to allow the R8 to fade into a quiet retirement, to be replaced by electrified future-coupes, now’s the time to buy one – before values go through the roof.

Arguably the definitive, classic R8 was the very first. Built with a gated manual gearbox and a 414bhp V8 that sounded like God’s own adult movie, it had an incredible balance of speed, handling, driver involvement and style. Eventually canned because the likes of the RS6 and even the TT RS Plus had become faster than it, the V8 manual is still the one that really steams our clams.

This V8, Manual Audi R8 Is A Future Classic For The Price Of A TT

In a rare twist of good fortune it’s also the cheapest kind of R8 you’ll find in the classifieds. About three nanoseconds of searching turned-up one for less than £32,000, but since the dealer selling it has only provided one picture and they couldn’t even get the whole car into the frame, we think we’ll give that one a miss. Matt’ll go mad.

Instead, this is the next-cheapest manual V8 on Auto Trader. Dressed all in Phantom Black over silver five-twin-spoke wheels, it’s a classic shape and all the better for its understated colours. It’s black on the inside, too; leather seats sitting among a long list of handy kit.

This V8, Manual Audi R8 Is A Future Classic For The Price Of A TT

Parking sensors at both ends, a CD changer, Audi Navigation Plus, Bluetooth, the all-important Magnetic Ride, automatic headlights and just 64,000 miles grace its timeless body. It also has a ‘dim view mirror,’ which we can only assume is a mirror into which you’re meant to frown at stuff.

For the privilege of putting it on your drive you’ll be asked for £35,000, or the same as a brand new 226bhp Audi TT Coupe in S line spec. A difficult decision? The latest TT is really good, but we’d always pick the R8.

Comments

mxrrrrrrr

So. Much. Want 😍

03/17/2018 - 08:19 |
16 | 0
Ali Mahfooz

Thecrazyman You’ve been obsessed with it recently. Now start saving up. 😅

03/17/2018 - 08:24 |
6 | 0

I’ve got other priorities but f*ck I need it lol

03/17/2018 - 13:30 |
6 | 0
Tomislav Celić

Future classic? Most defenetly. But still too much for me

03/17/2018 - 08:27 |
6 | 4

You’d be grateful to get that good of a price if you knew what they cost around here

03/17/2018 - 17:42 |
4 | 0
Ali Mahfooz

The gated shifter and the V8 isn’t a bad combo. I remember when the R8 first came out, I was really obsessed with it how it looked and sounded. Very subtle and futuristic looks. Even by today’s standards, it has aged well. Definitely a petrolheads choice of supercar.

03/17/2018 - 08:30 |
156 | 0

Yup, and its one of the most reliable vag engines too

03/17/2018 - 17:40 |
18 | 2
Anonymous

“and a 414bhp V8 that sounded like God’s own adult movie” Nice lol

03/17/2018 - 08:34 |
12 | 0
Nishant Dash

Manual
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god entered the server

03/17/2018 - 08:48 |
28 | 32
Anonymous

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03/17/2018 - 09:22 |
2 | 12
Jakob

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

This car is a very early model from 2007. The V10 wasn’t available until 2009 and guess what: it’s an excellent car even with “just” eight cylinders.

03/17/2018 - 09:47 |
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Aaron 15

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

After experiencing the V10 Spyder, it’s a great car. But the V8 has its own appeal to it - plus it’s a damn site cheaper and less expensive to run.

03/17/2018 - 12:18 |
2 | 0
HCR Writing Space

Speaking of Audi’s
BlackPanthaa

03/17/2018 - 10:21 |
2 | 2
Anonymous

These UK prices aren’t fair.

  • Greetings from Austria, where the cheapest R8s still cost about 60.000 Euros.
03/17/2018 - 12:09 |
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Phil Drift

It looks better than the new model. In fact, this is probably the best looking R8.

03/17/2018 - 13:18 |
20 | 2

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