Jalopnik: Audi R8

Facebook Answers Audi Engineer's Cry For Help During Dubai 24 Hours Race

Mike Spinelli — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:00:00 EST

Eight-and-a-half hours into the Dubai 24 Hours endurance race, United Autosports mechanics had a question about their Audi R8 GT3 LMS racecar. Lucky for them, a very well-connected Audi engineer was reading. More »

Evil-Looking Audi R8 To Haunt Daytona 24 Hours

Patrick Frawley — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:30:00 EST

Renowned Alabama-based VW/Audi/Porsche tuner APR will run this year's 24 Hours of Daytona with a brutal-looking Audi R8 LMS, done in a particularly glowering version of their traditional black and white and red all over. More »

SUV-driving teenage girl crashes into Audi R8

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:30:00 EST

A poster over at Luxury4Play found out the hard way that teenage girls in SUVs aren't always the most attentive drivers when one barreled into his Audi R8. It hurts to look at. More »

Here's the first Audi R8 in a U.S. racing series

Mike Spinelli — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST

APR Motorsport has already committed to racing the Audi R8 LMS in the 2012 Rolex Grand Am series. But this is the first actual photo of the Grand Am prepped car, on track at today's test session at Daytona. More »

How to ruin an Audi R8

Patrick Frawley — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EDT

We're not sure what this Audi R8's owner had in mind with this paint choice for his car's sideblades. It's certainly a high-quality job, and admittedly creative, but it's hard to get around the fact that it's also incredibly ugly. More »

Transporter lends customer's Audi R8 to teens with predictable results

Justin Hyde — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:30:00 EDT

Buying a high-end sports car often involves trusting a whole chain of professionals. What happens when one person in that chain hands over the key fob of an Audi R8 to a group of 17-year-olds? Hoon school, caught on tape. More »

Police say Bullrun drivers racing ahead of crash

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:45:00 EDT

Drivers in this morning's Bullrun Rally crash were racing according to a police report from the Florida Highway Patrol, which also identifies 30-year-old Greg Roselli as the driver of the Audi R8 that wrecked. More »

Bullrun Rally driver arrested after five-car crash including Ice-T

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:15:00 EDT

A competitor in this year's Bullrun Rally caused a five-car crash when an Audi R8 apparently lost control near Orlando, Florida on the multi-state, high-speed rally from Las Vegas to Miami. The driver was arrested and Ice-T was apparently there. UPDATE. More »

Watch an 11-year-old spin out an Audi R8

Justin Hyde — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:30:00 EDT

Growing up on a farm often means learning to drive wheeled machines as soon as one can reach the pedals. But most farms don't have an Audi R8, nor a parent working to turn his 11-year-old son into the next Sebastian Vettel. More »

This is why Audi R8 drivers are asshats

Ray Wert — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:45:00 EDT

Look, we hate hybrids as much as any god-fearin' 'murican with a fear of over-complexity in our cars, but a parking sign's a parking sign. And this shot of an Audi R8 parked in what is clearly not one, but two spots — one for hybrids and the other for motorcycles — is why this Audi R8 driver is clearly an asshat. More »

Audi R8 shot 37 times by police during wild gunfight

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:30:00 EDT

Police in Germany were called to the scene of a domestic dispute involving an armed man in an Audi R8 who, upon noticing the officer, started opening fire. A pursuit followed and the German police managed to get 37 rounds into the R8 and four into the driver. More »

An Audi TT with sideblades still isn't an R8

Mike Spinelli — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:00:00 EDT

When is an Audi TT an Audi R8? Despite what Afzal Kahn may render in his English workshop, the answer is never. But if you've got the bucks, you can get pretty close. At least visually. More »

The Audi R8 GT Spyder is Satan's convertible

Mike Spinelli — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:30:00 EDT

Despite our misgivings about an R8 GT with a removable roof, Audi's going ahead with plans for a 552-hp version of its Spyder. Teamspeed's spies in Germany caught what looks to be a pre-production model in all its wing'd glory. More »

This is Audi's lighter R8 GT Spyder

Mike Spinelli — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EDT

Remember the Audi R8 GT, the lighter, faster version of the gentleman's supercar? It seems Audi's building one that's nearly the same, only sans top. Sans is French for "nope, doesn't have one." More »

The Hyper Black R8 wants to be the dark night of your soul

Justin Hyde — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EDT

The Audi R8 has offered tuners a near-perfect canvas to work their dark arts, with a pleasing shape that can take a little tweaking, but not too much. German tunerhaus Anderson's Hyper Black R8 V-10 is more dark than art. More »

These Kids Are Such Assholes

Ray Wert — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:00:00 EST

Wiping feces on the car door handle of a Czech singer's Audi R8 and taping the hapless victim is what constitutes a prank these days? Jeesh. In my day we just dumped Biff into a truck full of manure. More »

Audi R8 Makes Great Snow-Powered Donuts

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:30:00 EST

An Audi R8. A snow-covered parking lot. A disregard for property financial well-being approaching Charlie Sheen levels. It's a delight to watch. More »

She'd Just Be Extra Weight

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:30:00 EST

The Audi R8 GT drops weight, adds power, and oozes sex. It's how they say "good morning" in Detroit... three days a year. More »

710 HP STaSIS V10 Audi R8 Will Make You Giggle Like An Idiot

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:00:00 EST

Manchild Matt Farah says the 710 hp STaSIS V10 R8 is so good it leaves him speechless. Unfortunately, when he can't speak he lets out an unnerving maniacal laugh. It's the only thing that'll make you want more commentary. More »

F1 Driver Heikki Kovalainen Crashes Audi at Race of Champions

Tom Joslin — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EST

The 2010 Race of Champions is being held this weekend in Dusseldorf, Germany. Watch F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen wipe out in his Audi R8 after a suspension failure during today's first race. (Hat Tip to D-Fence) More »

Light Graffiti Artists Tag 458 Italia, SSC Aero II, Ariel Atom

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST

The light graffiti artists behind last year's awesome set of incandescent supercars are back with a new, brighter fleet of exotics. A Brown Audi R8 convertible? Yes, please. More »

Adorable Two-Year-Old Adorably Rides In "Turbo" Audi R8

Justin Hyde — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EST

How do you get children to share your love of cars? Step one: Start 'em young, say 2 years old. Step two: Get a car seat for your Audi R8. Step three: Make sure their vocabulary includes "turbo." (Thanks Chris!) More »

Audi "Stay In School" Billboard Offers False Hope To Diligent Students

Ray Wert — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EDT

This new Audi billboard in Toronto offers diligent students the hope of eventually owning an Audi R8 Spyder if they "Stay in School." Or you could just drop out and Audi'll give you one for free. (H/t to Andrew!) More »

This Used To Be An Audi R8 GT

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:30:00 EDT

The limited edition Audi R8 GT combines the power of an LP560-4 with the robotic sensuality of an R8. Combine this with an old German dude on fast, wet roads and you get this mess. More »

Audi Loans Digg Founder A Supercar, Expect Sales To Immediately Drop 24%

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT

Audi loans Digg founder Kevin Rose an R8. Expect Audi U.S. sales to immediately plummet 24%. More »

Correction: This Is NOT The Audi R8 GT RS

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:45:00 EDT

The Audi R8 GT RS from yesterday? Actually a V10 swap from tuner MTM. AutoExpress got it wrong. Grain of salt and all that. [WCF] More »

Audi R8 GT RS: One Tasty Creamsiclet

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:20:00 EDT

This Creamsicle-painted tester caught gassing up at the Nürburgring is supposedly the R8 GT RS, the hard-edged version of Audi's supercar with a stripped interior, bigger brakes, aggressive aerodynamics, bigger side scoops, tighter suspension and apparently 600-hp. Delicious. [AuoExpress] More »

Truth In Parking: An Audi Fanatic's Ultimate Garage

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Every car nut dreams of building the ultimate garage and showing it off to friends/forum members/strangers. This Audi aficionado's garage is impressive, but let's be honest, it's really all about that sexy RS2. More »

Always Bet On Black

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EDT

The Audi R8 stirs emotions in every color, but this shot makes the absence of more black versions conspicuous. Maybe it's the $46,000 paint. (Photo Credit: Phillipluecke) More »

Unconscious Manchester United Player Pulled From Burning Audi

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Manchester United's Anderson Oliveira had to be pulled, unconscious, from the burning wreckage of his Audi R8 moments before it exploded in a single-car accident in rural Portugal this weekend. This is why soccer players can't have nice things. More »

This Is The Purple Audi R8 Brandon Phillips Was Arrested In

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Cincinnati Reds 2nd Baseman Brandon Phillips was arrested last month for "reckless driving" with his mom in the car. This is the hideous purple Audi R8 V10 he was arrested in. Update! More »

Powerball Winner's Week-Old Audi R8 Burns On Highway

Sam Smith — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:20:00 EDT

At 9 A.M. yesterday, Powerball winner Rahul Patel watched his brand-new Audi R8 burn to a brucey crisp on Connecticut's Merritt Parkway. Talk about a string of weird luck. More »

FYI: The Audi R8 Is Not A Truck

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:30:00 EDT

This Audi R8 was spotted doing to the duties of a truck. It is not a truck. It's a series of rings, followed by sumptuous body work and a glorious engine. Not a truck. [RoadandTrack] More »

Play Forza Motorsport 3 In New York, Win Track Drive In Audi R8

Sam Smith — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EDT

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Audi and Microsoft are sponsoring a Forza Motorsport Le Mans battle that will take place in New York June 12th. The lucky winner will get to drive an R8 at Infineon Raceway. Game on! [Audi] More »

The Carnage Of Iron Man 2

Sam Smith — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT

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Even for a metal-suited superhero film, Iron Man 2 destroyed an awful lot of cars. The list contains everything from smashed Rolls-Royce Phantoms to formula cars sliced in half by laser whips. Here's how the magic is made. More »

Audi R8 Remembers It's A Lamborghini, Catches Fire

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 11 May 2010 13:30:00 EDT

Here's a friendly reminder to all those considering purchase of a supercar: Always remember, kids — the Audi R8 is practically a Lamborghini and thus prone to unfortunate bouts of self-immolation. (Hat tip to m2m) [Autogespot] More »

Audi To Let Any Slob Race An R8 LMS On The 'Ring

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 06 May 2010 10:30:00 EDT

Forget driving a Chevy Volt at Milford, how about an Audi R8 LMS race car in a race! Audi is offering customers the opportunity to drive factory-backed R8s in races backed by professional racing teams — for a price. More »

Audi R8 GT Strikes New Poses

Wes Siler — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:30:00 EDT

The Audi R8 GT is a little lighter and a little more powerful than the Audi R8 5.2 FSI it's based on. It's also a lot sexier, something conveniently highlighted by these new photos. More »

Audi R8 V10: The Supercar's New Clothes

Peter Orosz — Wed, 05 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT

We love our supercars to death. We obsess over their top speeds and great power. But what is it like to actually use one? Over 500 miles of European motorway, we discover an inconvenient truth. More »

Audi R8 GT: Lighter, Faster, Stronger

Matt Hardigree — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:55:00 EDT

The Audi R8 GT gives Ingolstadt's übercar the 560 HP and 398 lb-ft of torque to match the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560. Its production run of just 333 units — half the mark of the beast — gives it demonic powers! More »