The exterior styling of the R8 is truly unique.

Competition
The base price of the 2008 Audi R8 is $139,000. Adding the R tronic transmission will raise the bill to $150,500. You can also select various options and packages amounting to nearly $20,000 (navigation system, premium audio, additional leather and alcantara trim pieces, etc.).

Based on prices and performance levels, the Audi R8 is set to compete with the 480-hp Porsche 911 Turbo ($158,300), the 500-hp BMW M6 ($128,300), the 420-hp Jaguar XKR ($117,000), the 518-hp Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG ($158,000) and finally the 380-hp Aston Martin V8 Vantage ($188,000).

Compared with such devilish cars as the Lamborghini Gallardo and the Ferrari F430, the R8 will attract about the same amount of attention at a fraction of the cost.

Wrap-up
It's pretty hard to make a case against the new R8 -- fast, comfortable and, above all, drop dead gorgeous. This Audi is definitely not cheap, but the price remains reasonable given the exceptional value and quality of the product.

Could the R8 be... perfect?


Breathtaking looks
Performance and fun factor
Visibility



Lack of storage




None


Photo Credit : Philippe Champoux