With a V8, the R8 is possibly the perfect super car, striking the right balance between performance and usability. The 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI adds 105 HP and $32,000. Is the extra performance really necessary?

We spent part of the week in California, testing various new Audi products, the headliner being the 2010 Audi R8 V10. Check back Monday for more. Until then, here's a teaser video of our run at Infineon Raceway.